Kristen joined us again on piano. The piano was still a bit overpowering, but we also discovered that all the microphones (including the troublesome choir mics) appear to be working. Let's continue tweaking the levels in the coming weeks and hopefully we'll find a balance that works.
Really the only notable issue besides the mics was the tempo on several songs felt a bit too fast to me. That was probably my fault, though, for not giving more clear direction.
For those who didn't hear the news, Kristen will likely be leaving the area to take a job out-of-state. It goes without saying that it's been wonderful and refreshing to have such a talented pianist work with us! I definitely don't want to jump the gun, but if we do need to find a successor, we should sit down and come up with a plan. More on this later.
I finished picking the music for most of March (through Palm Sunday) over the weekend and sent it to the Office for approval. I've opted for more guitar-friendly songs since I'm not sure how much longer we'll have piano coverage. I'll let you know if there are any changes.
We'll be using verses 2, 10 and 11 of 'Whatsoever You Do' this week.
Also, since we'll be down a couple of instrumentalists, if you know the harmonies on any of these songs, let's definitely use them. I can also play saxophone as needed to fill in the gaps.
Finally, with Holy Week right around the corner, I'd like to get a couple of dress rehearsals on the board to avoid a last-minute rush to prepare programs. Stay tuned for details.
Maggie and Tom are out this week.
There will be no practice after Mass.
Gathering:
GC #670 – Whatsoever You Do (vs 2, 10 & 11)
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Penitential Rite:
GC #398 – Hold Us In Your Mercy
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Response:
SS #062 – Psalm 34 – Taste and See
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Lenten Gospel Acclamation:
Mass of Remembrance
Offertory:
SS #122 - In This Place
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Holy, Holy, Holy:
Mass of Remembrance
Eucharistic Acclamation:
Mass of Remembrance
Eucharistic Doxology:
Mass of Remembrance
Lamb of God:
Mass of Remembrance
Communion:
GC #881 – Remember Your Love
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
Closing:
SS #121 – In the Day of the Lord
Materials (audio) (sheet music)
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