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Rejoice ‘n’ Sing Vol. 3 – Audio CD out now

Published: [16 Jan 12]
Rejoice ‘n’ Sing Vol. 3 – Audio CD out now

Our work on the Rejoice and Sing volume 3 mass settings project is slowly drawing to a close.

It has truly been a labour of love these past few months – especially for Mike Stanley who’s been overseeing the project working from home while also being on long-term sick leave.

We are pleased to announce that the audio CD was released on 31 December 2011 and those who ordered in advance would have received their package of audio delight only in the New Year. The feedback we’ve received so far has been really very positive.

“[the CD] … was on the doormat when I arrived home from school
this evening – and is so beautiful – very moving and uplifting -
I can’t wait to get everyone working on a new setting!” ~ Jon

One of the exciting things about the recording is that it features the vocal talents of priests from our diocese – including our Archbishop Bernard Longley. For each mass setting one of the priests sings and/or speaks the part of the Presider, which helps the listener understand exactly how each setting works within the context of the Mass.

Work continues  on the Digital Songbook CD-ROM and we’re hoping that this will be available for release in the next few weeks. Meanwhile you can still place an ADVANCE ORDER and save £4 off post-release retail price.

> Order online: Audio CD £10.99 [NOW IN STOCK]
> Order online: Digital Songbook CD-ROM £25.99 [rrp. £29.99]

Mass of St Bernadette – new translation

Published: [09 Nov 11]
Mass of St Bernadette – new translation

A new Mass setting – Mass of St Bernadette – using the text as set in the revised translation of the Roman Missal, was written in 2009 especially for the Archdiocese of Birmingham’s annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pastoral theme that year was The Path of Bernadette, hence the title of the setting.

As has been the custom in recent years, the music for the pilgrimage liturgies was led by Jo Boyce, Mike Stanley and Andrew Ross from CJM MUSIC, alongside a team of able volunteers. This new setting proved extremely successful during that week of pilgrimage and has also proven popular in the training, INSET and workshop sessions we have done in the past year or so, helping schools and parishes prepare for the implementation of the new translation of the Mass.

It’s not officially published yet, but we’re working on it: It’s been approved through the Bishops’ Conference panel and will soon be released, along with 5 other new settings, in “Rejoice n Sing Volume 3 – Musical Settings for the Revised Mass Translation“.  Also available on CD.

Meanwhile, here’s a sneak preview so you can try it yourself and let us know how it goes. Email our office and we’ll send you a preview of the Music too, in PDF format.

MASS OF ST BERNADETTE [listen below]
 
Glory to God

Holy Holy

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

Lamb of God

Glory To God – New Music for the Mass

Published: [15 Aug 11]
Glory To God – New Music for the Mass

After all the preparation and anticipation the new translation of the Mass will be in our parishes very soon.  Many of you have been asking for some new suitable music – here is what you’ve been waiting for…

Glory to God – New Music for the Mass is a collection of 114 separate pieces which set the words of the New English translation of the Mass and is approved for use by the Department for Christian Life and Worship of the Bishops Conference of England and Wales.

It is an ‘eclectic’ mixture of styles and settings by composers such as; Christopher Walker, Peter Jones, Alan Smith, Martin Barry, David Saint and also includes Mike Stanley’s Mass of St Luke.

It contains SIX full Mass settings – 222 pages arranged for keyboard/guitar with additional instrumental parts available in pdf form.. It is ideal for parishes and some of the settings will work in schools.

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How Can We Keep from Singing? Vol 3

Published: [02 Feb 11]
How Can We Keep from Singing? Vol 3

The third collection of songs in the popular How Can we Keep From Singing? series goes on general release on Friday 11th March.  This collection brings together a carefully selected group of songs and acclamations featuring work by well-known contemporary liturgical composers including Bernadette Farrell, Bob Hurd and Marty Haugen.

Unlike previous offerings in the series, this recording features a full band – including drums – on several tracks, while retaining the simple, accessible arrangements which have become the hallmark of the series so far.  All 3 CDs in this series provide a valuable reference point for parishes and schools looking to expand their liturgical repertoire.

Order your copy in advance for just  £9.99 (rrp. £10.99)  The first 50 advance orders will also receive a FREE BONUS Backing Track CD.

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Welcome Jesus – Advent Liturgy

Published: [07 Dec 10]
Welcome Jesus – Advent Liturgy

This downlodable liturgy was originally devised for the HCPT Carol Service held at  Northampton’s Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate & St Thomas of Canterbury in December 2009.  It is structured around the lighting of the five candles of the Advent Wreath, with a reading and song and sometimes a reflection or symbolic action at each of the five “stations”.

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Carols in the City Christmas CD

Published: [25 Nov 10]
Carols in the City Christmas CD

The Carols in the City CD is out now, and it is a must-add to your Christmas music collection. This exciting new album features Christian musicians and singers from across the city of Birmingham – including the vocal talents of our own Boyce & Stanley.

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O Little Town – Free Music Download

Published: [19 Nov 10]
O Little Town – Free Music Download

The Boyce & Stanley Christmas EP, Born in Bethlehem features a beautiful new tune for the familiar text O Little Town of Bethlehem.  We have been inundated with requests for music for this piece since its release.

A full piano arrangement has not been published yet, but in the spirit of the forthcoming season of goodwill, we thought we’d make a gift of the melody line and guitar chords, so you can start practising and perhaps use it in your Carol Services this year.

Hope you enjoy it…

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