As social distancing continues, music selections remain focussed on easy and inspiring listening at home. The original advisory task of this blog -- informing our merry band of Singers in the South Woden Uniting Church of the choice for the next happy, sometimes ragged but enjoyable sing together -- is still out of reach. Patience, … Continue reading Crystal ball, Sep-Oct 20
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Crystal ball; August ’20
2 Aug '20. Psalm 17:1-7, 15. Together in Song 6 or PFAS 17B suggested. 9 Aug '20. Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b. See 26 July in the previous Crystal Ball. We plan to use one recording for all four occurrences of this psalm from July to September. 16 Aug '20. Psalm 133. ¡Miren qué bueno!, … Continue reading Crystal ball; August ’20
Crystal Ball, July ’20
Recorded and online ministry continues, thanks to the dedication and inspiration of ministers, members and more remote resources. 5 July '20. Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13. The voices in the Old Testament readings this Sunday are female, a welcome change in a literary collection that reflects the male domination of its era. [No … Continue reading Crystal Ball, July ’20
Crystal Ball, June 2020.
For SWUC: volunteer psalm singers please contact the webmaster with your song choice. 7 Jun 20. Psalm 8. In the cosmology of Psalm 8, humankind is a jewel of creation, somewhat less than perfect, yet ‘adorned with glory and honour’ (v.5). Significantly, the creation is placed under our care (v. 6), a responsibility that is … Continue reading Crystal Ball, June 2020.
Crystal Ball; May 2020.
The Crystal Ball drafted a month or so ago was not much use to people who are now so 'distanced'. Like so many of our best-laid plans, it's in the bin. Several beautiful poems and songs are coming up for the set psalms. Regrettably, singing together is largely out of reach at present. Selections have … Continue reading Crystal Ball; May 2020.
Crystal Ball: Lent and Easter, 2020
At SWUC, our reflective music during Lent will include a flute solo of 'Peace', a classic song by Horace Silver from 1959. The unusual and wonderfully evocative harmony in the background (eg. C7 BΔ Cø BbΔ) are merely suggested. Originally from the jazz world, this song can yet invite peace in hearts and communities in … Continue reading Crystal Ball: Lent and Easter, 2020
Crystal Ball: Advent and into 2020
As Year C closes, this post looks at the opening of Year A, Advent and through Epiphany to the start of Lent. At South Woden, since we draw on limited resources, our musical attention for the set psalm each Sunday will have to pass over many tempting settings to focus on the options suggested below: … Continue reading Crystal Ball: Advent and into 2020
Crystal Ball, Sep-Nov ’19
Crystal ball, by J Waterhouse. Here are some brief suggestions for these few lovely spring months -- or autumn for readers in the far north. Note for South Woden members: with your Cantor and Webmaster absent, suggested choices are drawn largely from the readily available sources of 'Together in Song' and 'Psalms for All Seasons' … Continue reading Crystal Ball, Sep-Nov ’19
Crystal Ball, Jun-Aug ’19
30 Jun: PFAS 77C looks fun for a winter's day. 7 Jul: Psalm 30, A Slavonian Orthodox theme infuses this week's deliberations. Accordingly, the male voices will present a taste of Psalm 103, Blagoslovi, Bless the Lord, from the Rachmaninoff All night vigil 14 Jul: PFAS 82B, social justice to the fore; the refrain goes: … Continue reading Crystal Ball, Jun-Aug ’19
Crystal Ball, March-May 2019
This ‘sticky’ post is intended for South Woden readers If an elaborating post for the coming Sunday does not appear below, go to the Index pages in the menu for previous commentary 3 Mar, Ps. 99. A red-letter day? Certainly -- at least for this author, noting the foundational statement in verse 4 of this … Continue reading Crystal Ball, March-May 2019
