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Resources for song planning

October 28, 2025 - 3:03pm — Richard Schletty

I have used GIA and OCP song selection resources for many years. I am familiar with GIA Gather series, RitualSong and Grail Psalms by Michel Guimont. I have also been using OCP's Heritage Missal and Respond and Acclaim.

One obvious starting point is to use the indices that are contained in the hymnal used by a given church. There is usually a seasonal index as well as a topical index.

Beyond that, you can obtain free or subscription access to planners such as those listed below. More info here: topcatholicsongs.com/Resources

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Music planning links by publisher

June 12, 2017 - 2:17pm — Richard Schletty

I found this helpful summary of music planning guides at the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. I updated some outdated links. Also see our TCS resources page here: topcatholicsongs.com/Resources

Music planning links by publisher

Publisher	Link	Fee
Liturgical Press	Free Downloadable Music Planner – updated quarterly Liturgical Psalter Index by Psalm Number	free
GIA	GIAplanner.net - weekly suggestions Note 3 options at right	$129/yr $39/yr free
	Quarterly Planning Pages	free
	Choral music weekly suggestions	free
	GIA Quarterly - planning magazine	see site for details
Liturgy Help	Liturgyhelp.com - comprehensive liturgical planning site	see site for details
OCP	Support materials for your missal program Accompaniment books, resources for music and prayer, quarterly planning tools and more	see site for details
	Today's Liturgy - planning magazine (paper and electronic)	see site for details
	Liturgy.com - comprehensive liturgical planning site Free online planning guide: Liturgy.com Planner	$129/year free

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