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.
O brothers, I love... 

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

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.

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...  

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

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 a Facebook Post from Derek Hoiem:

So, I gotta tell a cool story. About 18 months ago, when I was teaching one of my music business classes at Northwest University, a young bright-eyed sophomore student came up to me after class and handed me her demo EP. She said, "Professor Hoiem, can you tell me what you think of this? I would really like to have your opinion." I took the CD home, popped it in, and jaw. was. on. floor. She sounded like a young Amy Grant meets Kelly Clarkson. I came back to class the next week, and I said, "Leanna, I don't tell everyone this, but you definitely have something very special. Make plans. Be humble. And take one step at a time." Well, lo and behold, about six months later she attended the InspireSong conference by Keith Mohr. There she was spotted by Matthew West. Matthew was also blown away and has now brought her under his wing for a publishing deal and soon, you will hear her everywhere on Christian radio. I just thought this was a cool story of the Christian music community working together to bring great artists to the forefront. Congrats Leanna Crawford - I'm glad the world will hear you soon.

Learn more and register at: www.inspiresong.com

We have a great deal on lodging, and the event is super affordable! Space is limited and once we fill up, we will close registration!

INSPIRESONG 2017 SONG CONTEST
Submit your song NOW for the InspireSong 2017 Song Contest, the winning song will be produced by Grammy award winning producer, Seth Mosely and the winner performs their song live on stage at our open to the public concert during the event!

Go to: www.inspiresong.com/contest/

btw...we had a fantastic event this past May when @ 100 songwriters from across the globe came together for InspireSong 2016. See a recap HERE and see why many have already registered and are coming back for 2017!

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at mohr.keith@gmail.com, or call me at 931-674-1799.

I am looking forward to seeing you in Aspen, CO for InspireSong 2017

Create with the Creator!
keith mohr
president
indieheaven.com
InspireSong.com

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

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

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/

GET THE PSALM

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... 

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

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

I received a notice from GIA Publications, Inc. – TCS editor Richard Schletty

The GIA Fall Institute, October 12–14, 2017

Celebrating 75 years of encouraging musical excellence in the church and classroom.

With our history firmly grounded in the education of musicians, in this, our seventy-fifth Anniversary year, GIA is going back to its roots. Our Fall Institute is a conference in celebration of our mission to aid in the formation of fine musicians.

The conference will offer an assortment of skill building and enrichment workshops on subjects like choral rehearsal techniques, conducting, pastoral music, leadership, liturgy, theology, organ, piano, and spirituality. There will also be plenum addresses, ecumenical prayer opportunities celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, along with sacred and secular choral reading sessions.
Feel free to contact us with your questions at institute@giamusic.com.

Read more at https://institute.giamusic.com

James Jordan, Featured Clinician

GRAMMY®-nominated conductor James Jordan is recognized and praised around the musical world as one of America’s pre-eminent conductors, writers and innovators in choral music. He was described as a “visionary” by...