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This is another of the wonderful Patricia Smith hymns, this time for Eucharist, from the digital archive of As One Voice. She catalogues many aspects of the meaning of Eucharist. The sheet music can be purchased at Willow. My backing … Continue reading →

This is another song from As One Voice for Kids that remains in Willow’s digital archive for purchase. There is also a snippet of the song to listen to there. It probably is best for children. It is by Elizabeth … Continue reading →

In my survey of songs at As One Voice/Willow in their digital archive I am coming across songs from As One Voice for Kids, which I have never covered, like this song from Nathaniel Ford. The text is based on … Continue reading →

Gen Bryant is a young songwriter who wrote this song for a school graduation with the class of 2019 from Our Lady’s Primary, Craigieburn. There’s a bit of the feel of Hunters and Collector’s Holy Grail in it, which would … Continue reading →

I am still looking at the previews at As One Voice/Willow to see what they have in their digital archive. This one is a song of praise from Peter Grant. You can only see the refrain at the site but … Continue reading →

This is a Patricia Smith song that seems ideal for primary school masses, with its condensed version of the New Testament for verses, and an invitation in the chorus especially for children getting ready for first communion who are overwhelmed. … Continue reading →

This one is very pretty chant written by Monica O’Brien and Gina Ogilvie. The sheet music can be purchased at Willow. My backing has BIAB soloing over the instrumental verses. Eternal is your love. Faithful is your word. Holy is … Continue reading →

This Kevin Bates song was in As One Voice for Kids. It is a song about the stolen generations and reconciliation. You can hear a snippet and buy the sheet music at Willow. 1 Around this land we love so … Continue reading →

Erica Marshall’s hymn is subtitled, “A Blessing Song for God’s Mercy on Those in Grief” which says it all. You can hear an instrumental snippet at Willow where you can purchase the sheet music. This is my backing for learning … Continue reading →

Entrance: Gather Your People (Hurd) AOV 1/71 Psalm 65 Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. Alleluia. Music by Amanda McKenna Gifts: A Trusting Psalm (Bates) AOV 1/115 Communion: I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 Recessional: … Continue reading →