SERVICE MUSIC
Many churches regularly sing the ordinary of the Mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus Dei). The following set of service responses are an attempt to fuse these enduring songs of the Church with the Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music. Almost all of them use inclusive language for God or can be easily adapted so they are inclusive.
Lord Have Mercy – effective in a litany of confession or as a response, this bluesy, Duke Ellington-inspired piece can be used throughout the church year.
Congregational License: Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me – first published in Glory to God, this uplifting, Gospel-style response can be used as an Assurance of Pardon, a song of praise, or even a Doxology. This license allows for unlimited use of the piece in congregations that do not own the hymnal.
SATB Arrangement: Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me – This SATB choral arrangement can be used in conjunction with the unison congregational setting in Glory to God (#582).
Congregational License: Holy, Holy, Holy – published in Glory to God, this rhythmic, inclusive language setting of the Sanctus is ideal for a joyful celebration of the Eucharist. This license allows for unlimited use of the piece in congregations that do not own the hymnal.
Congregational License: Lamb of God – an expressive, Jazz-inspired setting of the Agnus Dei published in Glory to God. This license allows for unlimited use of the piece in congregations that do not own the hymnal.
SATB Arrangement: Lamb of God – this SATB choral arrangement can be used in conjunction with the unison congregational setting in Glory to God (#603).
SEASONAL MUSIC:
We Are Forgiven, Loved, and Free – a joyful, Gospel-inspired tune that invites us to share the blessing of forgiveness and peace with others. It was written as a sung response to the Assurance of Pardon but can also be used for the Passing of the Peace, Baptism, a Benediction, or as a general song of praise. A recording of the piece can be found here.
We Cannot Live by Bread Alone (forthcoming) – a Gospel Acclamation for the Lenten season or a song that can be sung to prepare for the hearing of Scripture. An easy call and response piece that can be learned quickly.