Vespers psalm settings by Victoria, Lassus and Rachmaninov have been mentioned several times on this blog - see for example Psalms 103, 104, 112, 116 and 127. Canberra area readers will be interested in an opportunity to hear some of the wonderful Rachmaninov All-Night Vigil ('Vespers') this Saturday. Extracts from the Vespers will be performed in the extraordinary … Continue reading Vespers, 26 Aug 17
Category: Notices
Crystal ball Aug-Sep 2017
This 'sticky' post is for the information of South Woden readers. Warm the cold weather with a tuneful and harmonious setting of the chosen psalm on coming Sundays. Subject to the decisions of the worship leader of the day, here's Plan A: 6 Aug: We are going with the alternative reading, Psalm 145. While we … Continue reading Crystal ball Aug-Sep 2017
Crystal Ball, Apr-May 17
Note: Another bulletin for South Woden members. Scroll down for weekly posts. Psalm leaders are needed for this whole period. Assuming leaders follow the Revised Common Lectionary and want to sing a psalm, here are weekly suggestions for April and May. Copies of PFAS in the Library, Helen has NCH, TEP available for download from … Continue reading Crystal Ball, Apr-May 17
Crystal Ball Feb-March 2017
Notes: (this will be a sticky post until next CB mid-March) This series of Crystal Ball posts offers planning information for members of South Woden. Other followers around the world may skip this post -- or think of us prayerfully. Thanks to enthusiastic director Helen S and all singers who contributed so willingly and tunefully to music … Continue reading Crystal Ball Feb-March 2017
Crystal Ball, June-July 2016
Best laid plans, bare of commentary on musical options and based on the leader choosing the first reading listed in the lectionary, are as follows: 5 June: PFAS 146B, with Taizé refrain and first tone. 12 June: PFAS 5B (or 5C if the right singers are available) 19 June: Psalms 42-43, use song-sheet on Dropbox library to … Continue reading Crystal Ball, June-July 2016
Victoria’s Requiem, 28 May 2016
Acclaimed early music performer Jordi Savall once wrote: Culture, art, and especially music, are the foundation of an education that allows us to realize ourselves personally and at the same time, be present as a cultural entity, in an increasingly globalized world. I am deeply convinced that art is useful to society, contributing to the education of … Continue reading Victoria’s Requiem, 28 May 2016
Crystal Ball, August 2015
Thanks to the Two Joans and other participants for a great Taizé gathering today. Some lovely singing by all present. Here's the ... I was going to say "plan", but to be honest it's more guesswork than prediction. Thing is, while we have so many different wonderful people leading us in such interesting and inspiring … Continue reading Crystal Ball, August 2015
The Last Post
An anniversary As all Australasian readers will know, it's the centenary of ANZAC Day on 25 April 2015. The Last Post will be played at ceremonies around the world from Tasmania to Turkey. David will lead the Sunday service on the next day, referring to the events of a century ago and the role of faith … Continue reading The Last Post
SWUC leaders late 2015
For some recommendations on psalm selection (from a few limited sources) during September and October 2015, see the Notes for Leaders page>
Shadows and light
Recent speakers at South Woden have chosen the topics of light and water for their reflections. Meanwhile, during Lent we are conscious of the shadows and earth, complementary elements. We enjoyed last week a lovely setting of Psalm 51 by Lassus. our people are involved in all sorts of other musical contributions. We mention but … Continue reading Shadows and light
Psalms in the South 