Fragile! Pre-Christmas parent; handle with care!
My apologies, one and all. I have been remiss in posting details of seasonal music played at Killermont. Christmas preparations and festivities are catching up with me.
5th December : Bible Sunday. You heard Reger's "Wachet auf", then Flor Peeters' "Of the Father's love begotten" before the service. The outgoing voluntary was "Nun danket", by Johann Sebastian Bach.
12th December : a Baptism. Before the service, you heard "Angels guard thee", by Godard, then a "Christmas prelude on Divinum mysterium", by Watkinson.
During the offering, I played "Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding", by Archer. The outgoing voluntary was the Overture to "Unto us a child is born", by Bach.
Which brings us to this weekend. On the morning of Sunday 19th December, I shall be playing Brahms' "Es ist ein Ros' ", op.122 no.8 - and if there's time, "Puer natus in Bethlehem", by Buxtehude.
The offering music is a special surprise for the children. They'll soon tell you what it is, when they hear it. The outgoing voluntary will be "Offertoire sur deux Noels", by Guilmant.
On Sunday evening, it is the Killermont Carol Service. Before the service, you'll hear "Christmas cradle song", by Alfred Hollins, and (if time), "It came upon the midnight clear", by Stephen Kemp.
During the offering, I shall play "Noel : offertoire on a subject by Berlioz", by Guilmant. The outgoing voluntary will be my all-time favourite "In dulci jubilo", by Bach. And the louder, the better! Stirring stuff.
Friday, December 17, 2004
Friday, December 03, 2004
Last Sunday, 28th November, was the first Sunday in Advent. Before the service, I played "Adam lay-ybounden", followed by Bach's rousing "Wachet auf".
During Communion, I played an organ prelude on "O come, o come Emmanuel", op.100 by Peeters. This was followed by Taladh Chrisada - The Christ-Child's lullaby, a tune from the Outer Isles.
The outgoing voluntary was the eighth short prelude, in B flat, by J S Bach.
This coming Sunday, 5th December, you will only need to bring your hymn-book. Some of the words, not in CH3, will be printed in the order of service and projected on The Big Screen.
The Choir has moved into the festive season, so expect appropriate choral music!
During Communion, I played an organ prelude on "O come, o come Emmanuel", op.100 by Peeters. This was followed by Taladh Chrisada - The Christ-Child's lullaby, a tune from the Outer Isles.
The outgoing voluntary was the eighth short prelude, in B flat, by J S Bach.
This coming Sunday, 5th December, you will only need to bring your hymn-book. Some of the words, not in CH3, will be printed in the order of service and projected on The Big Screen.
The Choir has moved into the festive season, so expect appropriate choral music!
Friday, November 26, 2004
If you would like to know what the words were, for 'The Hillwalker's Benediction' last Sunday, then I'll copy them here:-
The heather soft beneath my tread,
The bothy where I rest my head;
If I my maker's touch would feel,
Scenes such as these my sorrows heal.
For Scotland's grandeur,
In sunshine or in rain,
Is a symphony in nature
To restore my soul again.
If I'm made to know such beauty,
If it's truly made for me,
Such a harmony of purpose
Must affirm God's deity.
Copyright Karen E McAulay, 2004.
While I rehearsed the choir this evening, a disaster was unfolding at home. Our youngest son had just gone to bed, when he came back downstairs in a complete panic. He told our babysitter that he had just swallowed a small metal ball from a construction game. What induced him to do something so stupid, when he was meant to be going to sleep, I can't imagine! The babysitter dialled 999, and apparently we had the ambulance with sirens blaring, lights flashing, paramedics with an oxygen tank - except that he was actually okay. He wasn't choking - he had literally swallowed it.
I went to Yorkhill with him, where they waved a metal-detector over his tummy and agreed that yes, something was in there, but it would pass through with no further bother. He thought it was all a very exciting adventure. We have to go back for another metal-detector scan in a fortnight – at 10 am on Thursday 9th December, just for a check-up.
Earlier in the afternoon, the poor wee soul got a bump on his head when he tripped over on the way home from school. You could say it hasn’t been his day!
And at 00.58, I am shattered. Good night!
The heather soft beneath my tread,
The bothy where I rest my head;
If I my maker's touch would feel,
Scenes such as these my sorrows heal.
For Scotland's grandeur,
In sunshine or in rain,
Is a symphony in nature
To restore my soul again.
If I'm made to know such beauty,
If it's truly made for me,
Such a harmony of purpose
Must affirm God's deity.
Copyright Karen E McAulay, 2004.
While I rehearsed the choir this evening, a disaster was unfolding at home. Our youngest son had just gone to bed, when he came back downstairs in a complete panic. He told our babysitter that he had just swallowed a small metal ball from a construction game. What induced him to do something so stupid, when he was meant to be going to sleep, I can't imagine! The babysitter dialled 999, and apparently we had the ambulance with sirens blaring, lights flashing, paramedics with an oxygen tank - except that he was actually okay. He wasn't choking - he had literally swallowed it.
I went to Yorkhill with him, where they waved a metal-detector over his tummy and agreed that yes, something was in there, but it would pass through with no further bother. He thought it was all a very exciting adventure. We have to go back for another metal-detector scan in a fortnight – at 10 am on Thursday 9th December, just for a check-up.
Earlier in the afternoon, the poor wee soul got a bump on his head when he tripped over on the way home from school. You could say it hasn’t been his day!
And at 00.58, I am shattered. Good night!
Sunday, November 21, 2004
21 November 2004
The organ music before the service was Bach's Air on a G string, followed by Ashokan Farewell, by Jay Ungar.
Our visiting clarsach player, Karen Marshalsay, played during the offering.
The outgoing organ voluntary was England's Glory, by Nigel Ogden.
Forthcoming Choir music (Advent and Christmas)
It might be of interest to you to know what the Choir will be singing for the next few weeks:-
5 December
Introit CFC2 (orange) 27 p.120 O come O come Emmanuel
Anthem CAB 48 p.231 Mary’s Magnificat ; Carter
Recessional CFC2 (orange) 3 p.10 Adam lay y-bounden ; Ord
6.30 PM CHOIR GOES TO BUCHANAN HOUSE
12 December
Introit Archer p.34 v 1 The Linden tree carol ; Archer
Anthem Archer p.14 In dulci jubilo ; Archer
Recessional CFC2 (orange) 35 p.162 Bethlehem, there (v.3) ; arr. Willcocks
19 Dec am
Introit Archer p.18 verse 2 Flocks were sleeping ; Archer
Anthem Archer p.29 Rise up, shepherds ; Archer
Recessional CFC2 (orange) 6 p.16 Nativity carol : Born in a stable so fair ; Rutter
19 Dec pm LESSONS AND CAROLS
Introit CFC3 (blue) 2, p.15 A babe is born in Bethlehem (vv 1-2)
Lighting of Advent Candle & Call to Worship
Praise CH3 165 O come, o come, Emmanuel
1st Lesson Isaiah 40, vs.3-5
Choir Carol CFC3 (blue) 19, p.74 Jesus Child (vv 1,2,4,5) ; Rutter
Prayer
Praise CH3 193 Once in royal David’s city
2nd Lesson Mark 1, vs.1-7
Choir Carol CFC3 (blue) 20, p.86 He smiles within his cradle ; arr.
Willcocks
Praise CH3 176 Still the night
3rd Lesson Luke 1, vs.26-38
Choir Carol Archer, p.11 I saw three ships – with children
Prayers
Praise CH3 190 Christians, awake
4th Lesson Luke 2, vs.1-7
Choir Carol See the baby in a manger ; McAulay
Offering
Offering Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
5th Lesson Luke 2, vs.8-20
Choir Carol CFC3 (blue) 29 p.123 King Jesus hath a garden, vv.1,3,5
arr. Rutter
Praise CH3 191 O come, all ye faithful
Benediction & 3-fold Amen
Choir sing “Glory to God”, from Handel’s Messiah (no.17, p.68)
24 Dec 11.30 PM Watchnight
25 Dec 11 am Family worship
26 Dec
Int CH3 203 v.4 Joyful, joyful, all you people
Anthem Archer p.22 Mary had a baby
Recessional Archer p.50 Of his love and mercy mild (vv.4-5)
2 Jan
Introit CH3 611 O God, our help in ages pas
Anthem CFC3 (blue) 7, p.31 Flemish carol ; arr. Rutter
Recessional CFC3 (blue) 9, p.40 v.5 Jesus, whom the Gentiles worshipped
The organ music before the service was Bach's Air on a G string, followed by Ashokan Farewell, by Jay Ungar.
Our visiting clarsach player, Karen Marshalsay, played during the offering.
The outgoing organ voluntary was England's Glory, by Nigel Ogden.
Forthcoming Choir music (Advent and Christmas)
It might be of interest to you to know what the Choir will be singing for the next few weeks:-
5 December
Introit CFC2 (orange) 27 p.120 O come O come Emmanuel
Anthem CAB 48 p.231 Mary’s Magnificat ; Carter
Recessional CFC2 (orange) 3 p.10 Adam lay y-bounden ; Ord
6.30 PM CHOIR GOES TO BUCHANAN HOUSE
12 December
Introit Archer p.34 v 1 The Linden tree carol ; Archer
Anthem Archer p.14 In dulci jubilo ; Archer
Recessional CFC2 (orange) 35 p.162 Bethlehem, there (v.3) ; arr. Willcocks
19 Dec am
Introit Archer p.18 verse 2 Flocks were sleeping ; Archer
Anthem Archer p.29 Rise up, shepherds ; Archer
Recessional CFC2 (orange) 6 p.16 Nativity carol : Born in a stable so fair ; Rutter
19 Dec pm LESSONS AND CAROLS
Introit CFC3 (blue) 2, p.15 A babe is born in Bethlehem (vv 1-2)
Lighting of Advent Candle & Call to Worship
Praise CH3 165 O come, o come, Emmanuel
1st Lesson Isaiah 40, vs.3-5
Choir Carol CFC3 (blue) 19, p.74 Jesus Child (vv 1,2,4,5) ; Rutter
Prayer
Praise CH3 193 Once in royal David’s city
2nd Lesson Mark 1, vs.1-7
Choir Carol CFC3 (blue) 20, p.86 He smiles within his cradle ; arr.
Willcocks
Praise CH3 176 Still the night
3rd Lesson Luke 1, vs.26-38
Choir Carol Archer, p.11 I saw three ships – with children
Prayers
Praise CH3 190 Christians, awake
4th Lesson Luke 2, vs.1-7
Choir Carol See the baby in a manger ; McAulay
Offering
Offering Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
5th Lesson Luke 2, vs.8-20
Choir Carol CFC3 (blue) 29 p.123 King Jesus hath a garden, vv.1,3,5
arr. Rutter
Praise CH3 191 O come, all ye faithful
Benediction & 3-fold Amen
Choir sing “Glory to God”, from Handel’s Messiah (no.17, p.68)
24 Dec 11.30 PM Watchnight
25 Dec 11 am Family worship
26 Dec
Int CH3 203 v.4 Joyful, joyful, all you people
Anthem Archer p.22 Mary had a baby
Recessional Archer p.50 Of his love and mercy mild (vv.4-5)
2 Jan
Introit CH3 611 O God, our help in ages pas
Anthem CFC3 (blue) 7, p.31 Flemish carol ; arr. Rutter
Recessional CFC3 (blue) 9, p.40 v.5 Jesus, whom the Gentiles worshipped
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Today, you heard - carefully chosen for Remembrance Sunday -
Pie Jesu, and Agnus Dei, from Faure's Requiem
An introduction to the last hymn - the tune for "God of the nations"
"Nimrod", from Elgar's Enigma Variations
The truth will out - the new "Gaelic-sounding" tune is actually called Govan Cross - because that's where it first saw daylight. I'm afraid it is no more Gaelic than your organist! However, if the proof of the pudding is in the eating, then the proof of the tune must be in the singing. And it did turn out to be singable!
Pie Jesu, and Agnus Dei, from Faure's Requiem
An introduction to the last hymn - the tune for "God of the nations"
"Nimrod", from Elgar's Enigma Variations
The truth will out - the new "Gaelic-sounding" tune is actually called Govan Cross - because that's where it first saw daylight. I'm afraid it is no more Gaelic than your organist! However, if the proof of the pudding is in the eating, then the proof of the tune must be in the singing. And it did turn out to be singable!
Friday, November 12, 2004
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Where did she get to?
Relax - the organist is back! After Church on Sunday, I nipped down to Norwich for a very quick visit, just to reassure myself that my Ageing Father really is recovered after his operation and ill-health earlier this Autumn. I'm happy to report that he does seem much better.
Yesterday was spent recovering (and trying to do a decent day's work) after the trip, so this is my first opportunity to post anything on Killermont Praise!
On Sunday, you heard:-
Prelude in blue, by Blinko
Sunday morning swing, by Mawby
- and as the outgoing voluntary, John played The trumpet shall sound, from Handel's Messiah. Wasn't it great?
This coming Sunday, hymns are taken from Common Ground, The Church Hymnary, and two hymns are in neither. All will be printed on the order of service and projected onto The Big Screen.
The Choir will be singing:-
Introit - Thou knowest, Lord (Purcell)
Anthem - Kyrie = Lord, have mercy, from The armed man (Karl Jenkins)
Recessional - God be in my head (Walford Davies)
And next week - just wait for this - the Choir is singing "The hillwalker's Benediction" - music by RSAMD Lecturer Eric Rice, words by "yours truly", clarsach played by eminent proponent of the art, Karen Marshalsay, and violin by Helen Dale. Be there!
Relax - the organist is back! After Church on Sunday, I nipped down to Norwich for a very quick visit, just to reassure myself that my Ageing Father really is recovered after his operation and ill-health earlier this Autumn. I'm happy to report that he does seem much better.
Yesterday was spent recovering (and trying to do a decent day's work) after the trip, so this is my first opportunity to post anything on Killermont Praise!
On Sunday, you heard:-
Prelude in blue, by Blinko
Sunday morning swing, by Mawby
- and as the outgoing voluntary, John played The trumpet shall sound, from Handel's Messiah. Wasn't it great?
This coming Sunday, hymns are taken from Common Ground, The Church Hymnary, and two hymns are in neither. All will be printed on the order of service and projected onto The Big Screen.
The Choir will be singing:-
Introit - Thou knowest, Lord (Purcell)
Anthem - Kyrie = Lord, have mercy, from The armed man (Karl Jenkins)
Recessional - God be in my head (Walford Davies)
And next week - just wait for this - the Choir is singing "The hillwalker's Benediction" - music by RSAMD Lecturer Eric Rice, words by "yours truly", clarsach played by eminent proponent of the art, Karen Marshalsay, and violin by Helen Dale. Be there!
Saturday, November 06, 2004
What do you need to bring to Killermont tomorrow? Yourselves. Your youngsters. Because it's a Youth Service, on the theme of The light of God.
Everything will be on the order of service, and on The Big Screen. (Bring your CH3, Common Ground and Songs of God's People if you need them, but most folk will manage fine without.)
And the band played on. You'll hear the praise band, the choir, the organ, the piano - and John (our new Youth Worker), who turns out to be a virtuosic trumpeter to add to his youth working and vaulting skills. (Ask any member of the Boys' Brigade about the latter.)
The choir starts off with a rock/blues influence, then turns to an updated Negro spiritual, Ain't that good news?, during the offering. (Wouldn't they look great in kaftans? I keep telling them!)
The uniformed organisations will all be there, and hopefully a good helping of their mums and dads. The place will be packed. Don't miss it!
Everything will be on the order of service, and on The Big Screen. (Bring your CH3, Common Ground and Songs of God's People if you need them, but most folk will manage fine without.)
And the band played on. You'll hear the praise band, the choir, the organ, the piano - and John (our new Youth Worker), who turns out to be a virtuosic trumpeter to add to his youth working and vaulting skills. (Ask any member of the Boys' Brigade about the latter.)
The choir starts off with a rock/blues influence, then turns to an updated Negro spiritual, Ain't that good news?, during the offering. (Wouldn't they look great in kaftans? I keep telling them!)
The uniformed organisations will all be there, and hopefully a good helping of their mums and dads. The place will be packed. Don't miss it!
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Today, the good folks of Killermont heard:-
"A joyous acclamation", by Lani Smith. Followed by "Gabriel's oboe" (from The Mission), by Ennio Morricone. And "I'll walk with God", from The Student Prince, by Nicholas Brodszky.
During the offering: Domine Deus, from Vivaldi's Gloria. After all, it can't be good for you to have a diet solely of film tunes!
After the service - well, I understand that certain boys in the Sunday School get quite excited when they see I'm using my "Film themes" book. (Maybe it's the picture of Batman on the front cover?)
They didn't recognise the Chariots of Fire theme, by Vangelis. But my son did.
(picture obtained from the University of Innsbruck Engineering Dept website!)
The theme was intentionally chosen, because Eric Liddell stood up for his faith despite other people's comments. And standing up for what we believe in seemed to be a predominant theme today.
Today being 31st October, many of us will have been asking ourselves what we think about guising and related matters. Doing a Google search on "Christian attitude to Halloween" is an interesting way of exploring the subject.
"A joyous acclamation", by Lani Smith. Followed by "Gabriel's oboe" (from The Mission), by Ennio Morricone. And "I'll walk with God", from The Student Prince, by Nicholas Brodszky.
During the offering: Domine Deus, from Vivaldi's Gloria. After all, it can't be good for you to have a diet solely of film tunes!
After the service - well, I understand that certain boys in the Sunday School get quite excited when they see I'm using my "Film themes" book. (Maybe it's the picture of Batman on the front cover?)
They didn't recognise the Chariots of Fire theme, by Vangelis. But my son did.
(picture obtained from the University of Innsbruck Engineering Dept website!)
The theme was intentionally chosen, because Eric Liddell stood up for his faith despite other people's comments. And standing up for what we believe in seemed to be a predominant theme today.
Today being 31st October, many of us will have been asking ourselves what we think about guising and related matters. Doing a Google search on "Christian attitude to Halloween" is an interesting way of exploring the subject.
Saturday, October 30, 2004
Tomorrow, Sunday 31st October, worshippers at Killermont Parish Church Bearsden will require - the CH3 Hymnbook, Junior Praise & Common Ground. (Bring a trolley - or alternatively, you can sing off The Big Screen. Then you won't need to bring any books at all!)
Advance notice - the Choir would warmly welcome new singers of either sex. Join us for Christmas at least! We have a great programme of music lined up - so, the more the merrier.
Yes, we know Christmas is a busy time. But, as the old saying goes, Jesus is the reason for the season. Put Him right at the heart of your celebrations as you come to sing about the glory of His advent.
Choir practice is on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. If you can't make it bang on time, we won't hold it against you - and we make a great cup of tea at 8 pm. Do join us!
Advance notice - the Choir would warmly welcome new singers of either sex. Join us for Christmas at least! We have a great programme of music lined up - so, the more the merrier.
Yes, we know Christmas is a busy time. But, as the old saying goes, Jesus is the reason for the season. Put Him right at the heart of your celebrations as you come to sing about the glory of His advent.
Choir practice is on Thursday nights from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. If you can't make it bang on time, we won't hold it against you - and we make a great cup of tea at 8 pm. Do join us!
Sunday, October 24, 2004
- Today you heard:
Amazing Grace, in an organ arrangement by Lynn L. Peterson
Petites Litanies de Jesus, by Gabriel Grovlez
Voi che sapete, from Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)
Procession, by Herbert Sumsion
You also heard the Choir sing The Lord is my shepherd, in the arrangement by Goodall - the theme tune for The Vicar of Dibley. By special request for Roy Weston!
Roy was talking about key moments in his life as a Christian. Such as :- - The Scottish Schoolboys' Club
- The births of his daughters
- "Footsteps in the sand"
- Roy's dog lying quietly whilst Roy read the Bible
What would come to mind if you were recalling your own Significant Moments?
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Today, you heard me play:-
Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J S Bach)
Fanfare for 2 organs (Soler)
Scherzo for a white rabbit (Nigel Ogden)
Toccata and fugue in D minor (J S Bach again)
Since Fergus MacDonald was our preacher today, you might be interested in visiting the website of the Scottish Bible Society
Jesu, joy of man's desiring (J S Bach)
Fanfare for 2 organs (Soler)
Scherzo for a white rabbit (Nigel Ogden)
Toccata and fugue in D minor (J S Bach again)
Since Fergus MacDonald was our preacher today, you might be interested in visiting the website of the Scottish Bible Society
Saturday, October 16, 2004
For Sunday 17th October, you will just need to bring your hymnbook.
Choir contributions:-
Introit - The Lord reigns (and this one will certainly wake you up!)
Anthem - Babylon's fall ; by Beaumont (back to the early 19th century)
(Image of Babylon's destruction from truthnet.org; image of millstone from bibleexplained.com)
ADVANCE CALL - We need cellists on Sunday 7th November for the All-Age service. The more the merrier. Please help! (If we have any double bassists in the congregation - you'd be even MORE warmly welcomed.)
Choir contributions:-
Introit - The Lord reigns (and this one will certainly wake you up!)
Anthem - Babylon's fall ; by Beaumont (back to the early 19th century)
(Image of Babylon's destruction from truthnet.org; image of millstone from bibleexplained.com)
ADVANCE CALL - We need cellists on Sunday 7th November for the All-Age service. The more the merrier. Please help! (If we have any double bassists in the congregation - you'd be even MORE warmly welcomed.)
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Music today at Killermont, Glasgow:-
Before the service : Air for Holsworthy Church Bells, by S. S. Wesley
(This picture of Holsworthy Church Tower comes from the BBC web-page, Discovering Devon.)
Before the service : Air for Holsworthy Church Bells, by S. S. Wesley
(This picture of Holsworthy Church Tower comes from the BBC web-page, Discovering Devon.)
During the offering : Gymnopedie no.1, by Erik Satie
Outgoing voluntary : Trumpet tune, by Charpentier
I just thought I'd post this picture as a reminder of a brilliant children's address - which attracted 100% attention from everyone present. You are the salt of the world - and you must shed light on the world - that was the message. With the proviso that nothing works without batteries. So - read your Bible if you want to stay charged up!
Outgoing voluntary : Trumpet tune, by Charpentier
I just thought I'd post this picture as a reminder of a brilliant children's address - which attracted 100% attention from everyone present. You are the salt of the world - and you must shed light on the world - that was the message. With the proviso that nothing works without batteries. So - read your Bible if you want to stay charged up! (Due acknowledgement to AlarmRemotes.co.uk for the image!)
Saturday, October 09, 2004
You only need to bring the Common Ground hymnbook to Killermont tomorrow (10th October) - the rest of the hymns will be printed in the order of service.
The Choir will be singing:-
Introit - I was glad
Anthem - Sing, O daughter of Sion (by the wonderfully-named Mr Button)
Recessional - I come to you for shelter, Lord.
You will smile as you recognise the tune of "Ye banks and braes" - a guid Scots tune. Actually, the "Ye banks and braes" tune originates from an English melody, only slightly modified. Oh, horror! What a discovery! And the fact has been known by the select few for the past 150 years.
The Choir will be singing:-
Introit - I was glad
Anthem - Sing, O daughter of Sion (by the wonderfully-named Mr Button)
Recessional - I come to you for shelter, Lord.
You will smile as you recognise the tune of "Ye banks and braes" - a guid Scots tune. Actually, the "Ye banks and braes" tune originates from an English melody, only slightly modified. Oh, horror! What a discovery! And the fact has been known by the select few for the past 150 years.
Sunday, October 03, 2004
BB Enrolment - what a crowd!
The boys were there, the band was there - wasn't it great to have a "full house" for morning worship?
Trying to have an "upbeat" kind of atmosphere, I tried to make my organ contributions triumphal in mood.
Before the service, you heard "Judex", by Gounod. That was followed by "Bourree" (Praetorius), and then a couple of trumpet pieces - Trumpet Tune (Purcell) and Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke).
Once the Choir, Saxophones and percussion had performed the Recessional - O when the Saints (thanks, everyone!) - I played the same thing as an organ voluntary. To calm things down after that, you heard "Jupiter", by Gustav Holst. I love that piece!
We're not finished for today - don't forget the Band is playing at tonight's evening worship. I heard them practising some interesting songs, after the service this morning.
We were all reminded today, of just how lucky we are, with our computers and mobile phones and computer games. And Alan mentioned child poverty, and some startling statistics from Tear Fund, just before the end of the service. So I thought you might like to find out some more about Tear Fund.
Advance call!! The morning of November 7th is another Killermont All Age Service. I need cellists! If I know about you, I'll contact you. If you play cello or double bass, and think I might not know, please get in touch. Email Karenmca@april87.fsnet.co.uk Many thanks!
The boys were there, the band was there - wasn't it great to have a "full house" for morning worship?
Trying to have an "upbeat" kind of atmosphere, I tried to make my organ contributions triumphal in mood.
Before the service, you heard "Judex", by Gounod. That was followed by "Bourree" (Praetorius), and then a couple of trumpet pieces - Trumpet Tune (Purcell) and Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke).
Once the Choir, Saxophones and percussion had performed the Recessional - O when the Saints (thanks, everyone!) - I played the same thing as an organ voluntary. To calm things down after that, you heard "Jupiter", by Gustav Holst. I love that piece!
We're not finished for today - don't forget the Band is playing at tonight's evening worship. I heard them practising some interesting songs, after the service this morning.
We were all reminded today, of just how lucky we are, with our computers and mobile phones and computer games. And Alan mentioned child poverty, and some startling statistics from Tear Fund, just before the end of the service. So I thought you might like to find out some more about Tear Fund.
Advance call!! The morning of November 7th is another Killermont All Age Service. I need cellists! If I know about you, I'll contact you. If you play cello or double bass, and think I might not know, please get in touch. Email Karenmca@april87.fsnet.co.uk Many thanks!
Saturday, October 02, 2004
By popular request - advance warning! Tomorrow you'll just need CH3 for the last 2 hymns. You won't need to bring any other hymn books. The first two items are choruses, words to be provided. (Not forgetting The Big Screen, too!)
The Choir will commence with "Clap your hands".
Anthem (during the offering) "Walk with me".
Recessional, "O when the Saints". Sit back, clap if you wish - and listen to the Choir and instrumentalists giving it laldy. (Non-Scots will have to email me for a translation. Alternatively, visit Eejit's Glasgow Patter website, which gives all sorts of definitions!)
We shall be welcoming boys from the Anchor Boys, Junior Boys' Brigade and Company Section to this service, so it will be lively, without doubt. Watch out for marches, banners, and clean, smart, smiling boys! (Just how every parent likes to see them.)
Sunday, September 26, 2004
The ramblings of a distracted organist.....
No-one saw my youngest son messing about before the service. Friends, I'm ashamed to say I threatened him with a quick drive to South Church if he didn't calm down. He calmed down.
Before the service, I played the Andante from Mozart's flute concerto, then Marche Romaine by Gounod. During the Offering, I played Ave Maria d'Arcadelt, by Franz Liszt. The outgoing voluntary was Coronation March, by Meyerbeer.
Not a good day for the organist, I'm afraid. I forgot to cancel the "pull out all the stops" registration after the last verse of the hymn before the sermon. So what happened? The gentle, meditative offering voluntary came out as a real belter. Sorry, everyone! Then I realised, too late, that I had decided to transpose the last hymn down a tone to make it easier for you all. The time lag was the time it took me to find the correctly transposed version in the hymn book.
Finally, you just try playing a loud, triumphant closing voluntary and taking a sticky chocolate biscuit off your sticky-fingered six-year old at the same time. He meant it as a peace-offering, but his timing was lousy! At least I kept going...
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Pause for thought ...
Don't forget to take a look at the Traidcraft website - if we all tried to use fair trading products wherever possible, what a difference it could make.
Food for thought - have you heard of Back to Church Sunday? It's an initiative by the Church of England. In Manchester, they're tempting people back to church with free-trade chocolate. Yumm! "The Church of England is launching a pilot scheme to attract people back to church - by offering a bar of fair trade chocolate to every worshipper." Read about it on the BBC news website!
Nebuchadnezzar - you can find out more about the subject of Alan's sermon, at ChristianAnswers.net. Or, for the kids, visit GardenOfPraise.com to see the story of the fiery furnace retold for children: it's called Three Brave Boys.
No-one saw my youngest son messing about before the service. Friends, I'm ashamed to say I threatened him with a quick drive to South Church if he didn't calm down. He calmed down.
Before the service, I played the Andante from Mozart's flute concerto, then Marche Romaine by Gounod. During the Offering, I played Ave Maria d'Arcadelt, by Franz Liszt. The outgoing voluntary was Coronation March, by Meyerbeer.
Not a good day for the organist, I'm afraid. I forgot to cancel the "pull out all the stops" registration after the last verse of the hymn before the sermon. So what happened? The gentle, meditative offering voluntary came out as a real belter. Sorry, everyone! Then I realised, too late, that I had decided to transpose the last hymn down a tone to make it easier for you all. The time lag was the time it took me to find the correctly transposed version in the hymn book.
Finally, you just try playing a loud, triumphant closing voluntary and taking a sticky chocolate biscuit off your sticky-fingered six-year old at the same time. He meant it as a peace-offering, but his timing was lousy! At least I kept going...
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Pause for thought ...
Don't forget to take a look at the Traidcraft website - if we all tried to use fair trading products wherever possible, what a difference it could make.
Food for thought - have you heard of Back to Church Sunday? It's an initiative by the Church of England. In Manchester, they're tempting people back to church with free-trade chocolate. Yumm! "The Church of England is launching a pilot scheme to attract people back to church - by offering a bar of fair trade chocolate to every worshipper." Read about it on the BBC news website!
Nebuchadnezzar - you can find out more about the subject of Alan's sermon, at ChristianAnswers.net. Or, for the kids, visit GardenOfPraise.com to see the story of the fiery furnace retold for children: it's called Three Brave Boys.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Sunday 19th October - and it was Harvest at Killermont Parish Church, Bearsden. (Click on the link to visit Harvest WebQuest). It was also the baptism of baby Mark.
Before the service, I played Chanson de matin (Elgar); To a to a wild rose (Macdowell - no Scottish connection!) and the ever-popular "September". Finally I played Tuba Tune (Lang) as the choir and minister came in.
During the offering, I looked at the pouring rain outside, as I played Summertime (Gershwin) - actually a lullaby to a baby, urging him to sleep. Prophetic words? Mark had screamed and yelled at the start of the service, but came back in his Dad's arms, blissfully asleep.
After the service, I played Nun danket, a voluntary based on "Now thank we all our God", by Karg Elert.
POINTS TO CONSIDER:-
We were told this morning about the Soweto Gospel Choir's imminent visit to Glasgow. It's on Thursday 7th October at the Royal Concert Hall. (You can see the whole itinerary by clicking this link to the Soweto Gospel Choir website.)
Hard to see how the Killermont Choir could get to hear this fabulous group without foregoing their weekly practice, but hey! we could always give it a thought .....
Before the service, I played Chanson de matin (Elgar); To a to a wild rose (Macdowell - no Scottish connection!) and the ever-popular "September". Finally I played Tuba Tune (Lang) as the choir and minister came in.
During the offering, I looked at the pouring rain outside, as I played Summertime (Gershwin) - actually a lullaby to a baby, urging him to sleep. Prophetic words? Mark had screamed and yelled at the start of the service, but came back in his Dad's arms, blissfully asleep.
After the service, I played Nun danket, a voluntary based on "Now thank we all our God", by Karg Elert.
POINTS TO CONSIDER:-
- Fair trading - consider buying as much produce as you can through Traidcraft.
- Get involved in the Vote for Trade Justice campaign. Take part in a massive global ballot calling on world leaders to make trade fair.
We were told this morning about the Soweto Gospel Choir's imminent visit to Glasgow. It's on Thursday 7th October at the Royal Concert Hall. (You can see the whole itinerary by clicking this link to the Soweto Gospel Choir website.)
Hard to see how the Killermont Choir could get to hear this fabulous group without foregoing their weekly practice, but hey! we could always give it a thought .....
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Here's a quick summary of recent organ music at Killermont, Bearsden:
29 August 2004 : Pastoral dance on "Simple gifts", by A. Clarke; Prelude in blue, by Blinko; Soul song, by A. Fletcher. On the way out, the kids were treated to Jurassic Park, by Williams, then I played "Rejoice in the Lord", by Purcell - just to redress the balance!
5 September 2004: Agnus Dei, by Faure; Pavane, by Drayton; Solemn Procession, by Lloyd Webber - father of Andrew and Julian. Lascia ch'io pianga, by Handel (during the offering), and a Fanfare by Eldridge at the end of the service.
12th September 2004 (Communion Sunday) - 1st service: Finlandia, by Sibelius; Solemn Melody, by Walford Davies; Panis angelicus, by Franck. During Communion I played Barber's Adagio, and Nun danket (Bach, arranged by Rawsthorne) played you out.
2nd service: Jupiter, from the Planets, by Holst; during Communion you heard Franck's Andantino in E major and Prelude in B minor; at the end of the service I played Benedictus, by John Marsh.
Please remember my father in your prayers - he's in the Norwich BUPA hospital, having had a complex hernia operation. I played the Franck pieces because Franck is one of my francophile Dad's favourite composers.
And tomorrow is Harvest. Now, what shall I play ....?
29 August 2004 : Pastoral dance on "Simple gifts", by A. Clarke; Prelude in blue, by Blinko; Soul song, by A. Fletcher. On the way out, the kids were treated to Jurassic Park, by Williams, then I played "Rejoice in the Lord", by Purcell - just to redress the balance!
5 September 2004: Agnus Dei, by Faure; Pavane, by Drayton; Solemn Procession, by Lloyd Webber - father of Andrew and Julian. Lascia ch'io pianga, by Handel (during the offering), and a Fanfare by Eldridge at the end of the service.
12th September 2004 (Communion Sunday) - 1st service: Finlandia, by Sibelius; Solemn Melody, by Walford Davies; Panis angelicus, by Franck. During Communion I played Barber's Adagio, and Nun danket (Bach, arranged by Rawsthorne) played you out.
2nd service: Jupiter, from the Planets, by Holst; during Communion you heard Franck's Andantino in E major and Prelude in B minor; at the end of the service I played Benedictus, by John Marsh.
Please remember my father in your prayers - he's in the Norwich BUPA hospital, having had a complex hernia operation. I played the Franck pieces because Franck is one of my francophile Dad's favourite composers.
And tomorrow is Harvest. Now, what shall I play ....?
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