My dear friend Richard Schletty has turned this site into a music treasure! There is so much music to discover and enjoy. I have known Richard for many years (since about 2005), and we worked together on many projects, many of which you can find on this website. Recently, he surprised me by adding a live radio feature which streams a massive playlist 24/7 (from what I understand). I suggest you have a dive into this huge collection of original music and enjoy it! Also, if you find a song that needs a specific arrangement or key, simply ask, and we will create it for you in a very short time.
André van Haren
https://andrevanharen.com

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary (which is available on this site). This piece can easily be used for any prelude or as a meditation for any church service.

Tender setting of Psalm 112 that is scored for a variety of arrangements on sheetmusicplus.com, jwpepper.com and musicnotes.com. Appropriate for many times throughout the liturgical year.

A haunting, contemplative hymn for Holy Thursday or Tenebrae services, this piece captures John’s memory of the Upper Room—where awe, innocence, and betrayal meet. Poetic verses and a searching refrain reflect the moment Jesus breaks bread and announces His betrayal. Perfect for Tenebrae or Communion meditations, especially in narrative-driven services. Scored for a Tenor solo with Piano accompaniment.

Also known as the Easter Proclamation (Latin: Praeconium Paschale), is a lengthy sung proclamation delivered before the paschal candle during the Easter Vigil in the Roman Rite of Mass. Scored for a variety of arrangements.

 

Responsorial Psalm 39(40):2,4,7-10 for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

Key of C

 

                       C    Am     Dm   F                  G            C

Response - Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.

 

    F               G                       C

I waited, I waited for the Lord

         Em                                Am

 and he stooped down to me;

  F      G              C

 he heard my cry.

        F                G                      Am

He put a new song into my mouth,

    D      D7         G

 praise of our God.

 

                       C    Am     Dm   F                  G            C

Response - Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.

Instrumentation: Voice, ukulele, percussion
Duration: 1’

Another one’s gone
And I’m no nearer.
I hear You calling but I don’t respond the way I know I should
Please don’t give up on me (2x)

Another one’s here
And I’m no better
I see You waving to me but the distance never seems to close
Please don’t give up on me
Don’t give what I deserve

(sheet music attached)
 

Tender setting of Psalm 18 that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Can be used anytime throughout the liturgical year. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting.

Prepare for Lent and Easter with some help from OCP. Discover choral music, seasonal playlists and more to help you plan for these holy seasons, including free PDF liturgy outlines created by veteran music director Angela Westhoff-Johnson, composer Tom Booth and other OCP experts. 

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1) Our hearts are earthly  restless
And  we thirst  for more and more
Our hunger for Love is  endless
For God who is love and Life
Whom we seek to love and adore

2) You will be pruned and tested
By your Father who is in heaven

Tender musical theatre song based on an aria from Mozart's "The Magic Flute" which is scored for Bass/Baritone solo with Piano accompaniment that has been reinvented to be used in the Parable of the Prodigal Son which is also featured in "The Prodigal Son: the musical" which can be found on Amazon, sheetmusicplus, musicnotes.com. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary.

A song inspired by the sorrow of estrangement from a loved one.

Sanctify My Sorrow (Baby Bird)

When the morning breaks, and so does your heart,
When the weight of all my bad mistakes has set us worlds apart.
I held your hand in mine, as every night we'd pray.
Now I'm praying, rain or shine, just to get me through today. 

 

Calm Your Heart 

© 2017, Antonio Resende and Richard Schletty
http://antonioresende.com
youtube.com/@AntonioResendeMusic
http://schlettysound.com

Music: Antonio Resende
Vocals: Richard Schletty
Translated to English from Portuguese by Antonio Resende and Richard Schletty

Calm your heart
Calm your mind
Let Jesus transform your suffering
Be not afraid
Open your... 

Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) para Domingo 2 Ordinario A – Salmo 39 – Aquí estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad. Para el 19 de enero 2020. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

insong.org/product/domingo-2-ordinario-a-salmo-39-aqui-estoy-senor-para-hacer-tu-voluntad

 

Responsorial Psalm 28(29):1-4,9-10 for the Baptism of the Lord, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

 

                             C                               F                    C

Response - The Lord will bless His people with peace.

 

    Am                            F            C

O give the Lord, you sons of God,

Am                     F               C

give the Lord glory and power;

 G            Dm7          F     G         Am

give the Lord the glory of His name.

   G                                   F      C

Adore the Lord in His holy court.

 

                             C                               F                    C

Response - The Lord will bless His people with peace.

Here is a hymn about Our Lady. "Ave Maria".