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No posts for a few weeks, but I should be back up and running for Advent.

I drove down to Hobart (~3 1/2 hours) for Stephen Kirk‘s workshop on music in the Eucharist. It was part of a Parish Mission Plan, that I hadn’t heard of, so I can’t be paying much attention apparently. The presentation … Continue reading →

I am about to have a break from blogging for a couple of weeks, so I’d better have a look at Advent. This might be provisional, because we are going to get suggestions from our coordinator, but barring any of … Continue reading →

This is a sincere sung pray, inspired by Psalm 5, and written by Dolly McGaughey, from the Torres Strait. I should have mentioned by now that the fine arrangements are by Lindsay Scandrett. The songs I have looked at so … Continue reading →

This is a song of praise from Dolly McGaughey. While not specifically mentioned it suggests Christmas to me. As with all her songs, I recommend you listen to her singing it at Willow, where the sheet music can be purchased. … Continue reading →

This is a lovely reflection on the person of Jesus from Dolly McGaughey. Listen to her singing the song at Willow, where you can purchase the sheet music. I did a simple backing: … and then I noticed the syncopation, … Continue reading →

This is another impressive Dolly McGaughey song for Gifts and Communion. I am approaching this as a form a chant that feels natural. Listen to her sing it and buy the sheet music at Willow. You can also hear her … Continue reading →

This is a song of praise from Dolly McGaughey from the Torres Strait. The sheet music is at Willow and I would encourage you to listen to the snippet of her singing her song there. I made a backing to … Continue reading →

Having heard one Dolly McGaughey song I looked for others, and they all have an other worldly simplicity that is most engaging. This would be lovely at an anointing. The sheet music is at Willow and I encourage you to … Continue reading →

Monica O’Brien mentioned Dolly McGaughey in one of her newsletters. She is a Torres Strait Islander who has a unique voice and has written remarkable songs. They strike me as indigenous chant like Taize perhaps, that could be used in … Continue reading →