Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Soundscape: Sounds of the Supper

On Maundy Thursday, many faith communities will gather to remember the events of the Last Supper. To that end I offer Sounds of the Supper soundscape for use in your faith community.

Please remember soundscape are aural, not visual, presentations and amplification of each sound effect and speaker is crucial to success. Rehearsal with amplification is also important.
What is a soundscape?

The soundscape is freely available for use in worship and for christian education with due acknowledgement. If you do make use of this soundscape, I'd be interested to hear about your experience. 

View/Print Sounds of the Supper


More soundscapes
How to write a Soundscape
Sounds Outside the Square 
More seasonal resources

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Wedding Songs

Singing as the gathered community of family and friends is one of the few ways for those not in the official party, to participate in a marriage ceremony. Sadly, it seems to be something of a dying practice. This is a pity because song allows space, enhancing moments of reflection, reiteration and joy in what is an important and life-changing event.

Here is a list of contemporary songs, some with familiar tunes, that may find a place in a marriage ceremony.

Will you let me be your servant
Richard Gillard
Source: Together in Song, and many others

As man and woman we were made
Brian Wren (Tune: English trad)
Source: Together in Song

Blessing the Marriage
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from Below

A Christmas Blessing
Robin Mann
Source: All Together Again

God beyond Glory
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from Below

Lord and Lover of Creation
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from Below

Come as you are
Deidre Brown
Source: Gather Australia, Together in Song

For you. deep stillness
Julie Perrin & Robin Mann
Source: God Version One, NCYC 1999

Gifts that last
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from below

Faith, Hope and Love
Trish Watts
Source: All Together OK, and many others


Give us hearts to know you
Annette Fechner
Source: All Together OK

Take this moment
John L Bell
Source: Love from below, All Together OK

Bridegroom and Bride
John L Bell
Source: Love from below, Gather Australia

Come to a wedding
Shirley Erena Murray
Source: Gather Australia

May the Lord bless you today
Sharney Russell-Schleckner
Source: All Together OK

The Peace of the Earth
Guatemalen Trad, arr John L Bell
Source: There is one among us

Please add your own suggestions.

You may also be interested in
How to Teach a Song in 4 Steps
Songmakers: short course for songleaders
Seasonal resources