No, I have not been flooded by your clamouring voices reminding me that the last prediction by the haruspex fails to extend its comforting knowledge of the musical delights we may anticipate after O frondens virga. Clearly this means everyone is reading the psalm selection plan on Dropbox, or else lurking in the wings to … Continue reading Crystal Ball, March – April 2015
Category: Notices
Psalm 51, 22 March 2015
Completely side-stepping the set Psalm 107 last week (yes, and St Patrick's Day too although I did have a Celtic style song up my sleeve), we leapt forward to preview that well-used Psalm 51 that comes up this Sunday, Lent 5. Well-used it is; for centuries it has been sung during Lent particularly Ash Wednesday, Tenebrae services, and … Continue reading Psalm 51, 22 March 2015
Crystal Ball Feb 15
Here's an updated snapshot, still incomplete, for the coming months. Singers, please note the dates. 25 Jan, Ps 62 TiS 33 men's group 1 Feb, Ps 111 TiS 68 all singers 8 Feb, Ps 147 Emergent psalter (music>) all singers 15 Feb, Ps 50 PFAS 50C, men 22 Feb, Ps 25 Emergent Psalter women 1 March, Ps … Continue reading Crystal Ball Feb 15
Crystal Ball, January 2015
The last time we looked into the mists of the ball was for the month that has just gone under the bridge and downstream. Happy New Year has already been wished to all readers in the last entry. The harbingers are indeed propitious for an excellent year in music, with Canberra's many groups and festivals presenting a … Continue reading Crystal Ball, January 2015
Crystal Ball, December 2014
At the final gathering in the church year last Sunday 23 November, we relished Psalm 100 in various forms and much more, including Josquin des Prez and the Old Hundredth. We sang If ye love me by Thomas Tallis for the induction of Elders, who have our full support in their demanding role. Year B and Advent … Continue reading Crystal Ball, December 2014
Crystal Ball, Sep and Oct ’14
Our days quickly pass -- Psalm 90:10 They surely fly by, and meanwhile we have gone from one psalm to another, one style to another, ancient to modern in the twinkling of an eye. So it must be time for another look into that Crystal Ball to reflect the twinkle in our eyes for the coming … Continue reading Crystal Ball, Sep and Oct ’14
Crystal Ball, July to September 14
The Crystal Ball post for June did not quite foresee how lovely the music selections would turn out to be these last weeks. Many thanks to our singers in various combinations for not just good song but also for enthusiasm, support and interpretation of this engaging and meaningful poetry. The current snapshot Singers are invited to sign up … Continue reading Crystal Ball, July to September 14
Crystal ball June 14 et seq.
The Crystal Ball post in February pointed out that there is an evolving psalm selection plan spreadsheet on Dropbox (ask for access if you wish). The current snapshot, for which singers are invited, looks something like this (subject always to worship plan decisions by RevR or other leader of the day): 1 June Psalm 68 with a … Continue reading Crystal ball June 14 et seq.
Pärt and Psalm 100, 17 April 14
For those interested in sacred songs that you will probably never hear at South Woden, The Oriana Chorale will sing music of some interest at Wesley Uniting Church on Thursday 17th April ('Maundy' or Holy Thursday) at 7:00 pm. Their notice says: The principal work will be Arvo Pärt’s 1990 Berlin Mass. The sections of the Mass … Continue reading Pärt and Psalm 100, 17 April 14
CIMF helpers
May is the month for the Canberra International Music Festival, with an extensive program of musical events. Several of our regular singers will be performing in at least one event (think Brahms, not psalms). Details are available at cimf.org.au. Each year many highly talented and accomplished musicians come to Canberra from far and wide to make … Continue reading CIMF helpers
Psalms in the South 