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Details here: St. James Music Press $10 Anthem Program

Here are two $10 anthems for the week. You may download these without becoming a subscriber. If you choose to use one or both, the cost is $10 (per-anthem please...) Just send them a check. Then make whatever copies you need and put it in your library.

Pentecost, the birthday of the church! Yes, a bit ahead of time, but we know you like to plan ahead.

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Details here: St. James Music Press $10 Anthem Program

Here are two $10 anthems for the week. You may download these without becoming a subscriber. If you choose to use one or both, the cost is $10 (per-anthem please...) Just send them a check. Then make whatever copies you need and put it in your library.

I received notice of this new psalm setting from SundayPsalm.com. – TCS admin R. Schletty

"Katy Blythe is an absolute rock star when it comes to leading worship. Please give her some love for this great psalm arrangement for the 4th Sunday of Lent."

Get the free chord sheet for Psalm 23 for 4th Sunday of Lent, cycle A, by Katy Blythe

Psalm verses: PS 23: 1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6

Book Katy for a gig.

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I've Just Come from the Fountain, sung at St. Mary's Church  3/19/2017 by Richard, his daughter Anne, and Mary Joy. Song for Christian Initiation; Holy Name; Holy Spirit; Spirituals and Gospel Songs; Water Rites and Devotion. 

Refrain:
I've just come from the fountain,
I've just come from the fountain,
Lord, I've just come from the fountain,
His name's so sweet. 

1. O brothers, I love Jesus.
O brothers, I love Jesus.
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Come, O Spirit, Come was composed by Paul F. Page (pictured at left). Visit Paul's awesome music site: www.paulpage.org.

Paul sent these comments to me with the piece:

"For our Easter Vigil this year we’re singing the attached Taize-like ostinato meditation during the confirmations (solo, choir/assembly). It’s easy, short, and prayerful."

Download the sheet music and an MP3 audio demo using the links at end of story. Paul plays piano and sings the two demos—one models solo voice and the other is a more richly layered version with two voices. Use your creativity when presenting this song at church liturgies and devotions!

See this article – lots of free sheet music available for soloists, choirs and organists: Free Catholic music scores and audio samples composed by Paul F. Page

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Celebrating the legacy of David Haas, Marty Haugen, and Michael Joncas

David, Marty, and Michael have been writing, singing, and performing together for over 30 years. This compilation of some of their best music—and one new one from each of them—will be sure to brighten your day.

They have donated their royalties on the sale of this CD to Music Ministry Alive, The Southside Family Nurturing Center and the University of St. Thomas with gratitude for God’s rich blessings on their lives.

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My Light. My Salvation. (based on Psalm 34) was composed by Paul F. Page (pictured at left). Visit Paul's awesome music site: www.paulpage.org.

Although written for SAB choir, it can be presented entirely with solo voice. Another possibility is to have the assembly sing the refrain with a soloist doing the verses. It’s decidedly not a guitar-accompaniment number. 

Download the sheet music and an MP3 audio demo using the links at end of story. 

See this article – lots of free sheet music available for soloists, choirs and organists: Free Catholic music scores and audio samples composed by Paul F. Page Read Full Story >>>

TCS admin Richard Schletty received this emailing from Keith at InspireSong:

Hi!

Keith Mohr here to let you know now is the time to register for INSPIRESONG 2017, being held May 18-21, 2017 in beautiful Aspen, CO! Flights into Denver are at their lowest 1-2 months out.

If you are a Christian songwriter who loves to "create with the creator," this event is for you! INSPIRESONG is the premier Christian songwriting event in 2017!

Come meet and learn from mentors, Matthew West, CCM Producer of the Year, Seth Mosely, WORD Songwriters, Benji and Jenna Cowart, Tony Wood, Matt Armstrong, Daniel Doss, Jonathan Lee, Jonathan Mason (WORD Worship director), Paul Herman (CCLI), Derek Brown (Crossroads Church Aspen, CO) Sue Mohr (The Inner Vizion) and Keith Mohr (Indieheaven.com, and creator/director of InspireSong)

Here's a great testimony that happened for an InspireSong 2016 attendee! This was taken from...  Read Full Story >>>

I received notice of this new psalm setting from SundayPsalm.com. – TCS admin R. Schletty

This is Abraham's first time writing a psalm setting for Sunday Psalm. Please give him some love for this great psalm arrangement for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. Thanks again, Abe! Check him out at www.abrahamgross.com

Psalm 95 for 3rd Sunday of Lent, cycle A, by Abraham Gross
Psalm verses: PS 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9

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Who Am I to You? by Abraham Gross, featuring Connor Flanagan and Dan Minogue

Words from Abraham:

"Hi! I love praising Jesus. I grew up playing guitar, writing music and singing. I met Jesus in 2008. In 2009 I lived with songwriter Ed Conlin, who pushed me to learn to lead worship. Since then I have served and led worship with Saint Paul's Outreach. I currently serve as their National Worship Coordinator. I would love to lead worship at your next event!"

Book Abraham Gross for a gig at the SundayPsalm.com website

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Here is a story showing my progress in learning "Taste and See" – from my initial slow, choppy guitar exploration (first YouTube video), to my basement studio recording and mixdown using Paul's excellent, flowing piano track (second YouTube video), to our presentation at Mass on 2nd Sunday of Lent (audio file attachment at end of story). You can also download a piano soundtrack MP3 file and sing along or make your own recording (which I encourage you to share with us). 

Taste and See, based on Psalm 33, was composed by Paul F. Page (pictured at left). Visit Paul's awesome music site: www.paulpage.org

Download the sheet music and an MP3 audio demo using the links at end of story. Vocals and archtop guitar: Richard Schletty. Piano: Paul Page. Mixed in Apple Logic Pro X by Richard.

The third attachment, Taste and See-Paul Page-St. Mary.mp3, is our live presentation at St. Mary's Church at 4:30 Mass on 3/11/2017.

See this article – lots of free sheet music available for soloists, choirs and organists: Free Catholic music scores and audio samples composed by Paul F. Page

Taste And See (based on Psalm 33)

REFRAIN
Taste and see that the Lord is sweet. 
Blessed is the one who comes to Him. 
The blessed Lord is our refuge. He is our shield. 
Praise and honor Him! Praise the Lord!

1. I will bless the Lord at all times. 
I will sing His praises evermore.
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Chorus:  Oh, Holy Spirit
Call on children of the world

Verse 1:  Oh, Holy Spirit, call on children of the world
Be shine and bright
Day and night, walk in the light of Christ.

Verse 2:  Oh, Holy Spirit, call on children of the world
Listen to inner voices of Holy Spirit
Day and night, walk in the truth of Christ.

Verse 3:  Oh, Holy Spirit, children of the world
Follow the call of Holy Spirit
Day and night, walk in the way of Christ.

Psalm 33: Lord, Let Your Mercy Be on Us for 2nd Sunday of Lent, by Gabby Banzon

Based on Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22

Gabby is featured this week at SundayPsalm.com. Here is her psalm arrangement for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. Check her out at https://www.gabbybanzon.com/

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Chicago born and Atlanta grown, Gabby Banzon is a music therapist, songwriter, and worship leader living in Denton, TX. She grew up playing a variety of instruments in both school ensembles and charismatic worship teams. Gabby graduated from Georgia College & State University in 2014 with...  Read Full Story >>>

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Sundays with the Artist

NEW MUSIC FOR YOUR LENTEN PRAYER

Some pretty intimate prayer time in these new videos... definitely a late night, and the only time I have to write or create art these days!

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An email blast sent to me by Michael Corsini. 

Sundays with the Artist

NEW MUSIC FOR YOUR LENTEN PRAYER

Some pretty intimate prayer time in these new videos... definitely a late night, and the only time I have to write or create art these days!

Get "Sundays with the Artist" every week in your inbox by subscribing to my email list: www.michaelcorsini.com

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