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
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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
Crystal Ball, May 2016
The plan for the coming month looks roughly like this -- a first cut, and anything can happen according to leaders' inspirations, the Cantor's whim and happenstance. 1 May. Psalm 67 is quite like the Aaronic blessing, suggesting lots of atmospherics. There's a famous canon by Tallis, but it needs preparation. If our visiting leader wishes, we could sing The emergent psalter (May God … Continue reading Crystal Ball, 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
Crystal Ball, March – April 2015
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
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
Psalms in the South 