A simple Communion Processional with text drawn from Isaiah. This song can be used throughout Advent and then, with a slight tweak of the words, during the Christmas season. For cantor, assembly and keyboard with optional choir, instruments in C and Bb and guitar. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
This is a flexible setting with verses for Psalm 24 (Advent Common Psalm) and Psalm 129 (Lent Common Psalm, Out of the depths). Answer me, O God is simple setting with a memorable refrain for cantor, assembly and keyboard/guitar. £1.25
Written as a gathering song for the Sundays of Lent, this is a simple setting of Psalm 85 – Listen, Lord and answer me, Save the servant who trusts in you – for Cantor, assembly and keyboard with optional flute. £1.25
Written as a responsorial psalm for Maundy Thursday, this could be used as a communion processional. The assembly sings an ostinato refrain (How can I repay the Lord for all the goodness he shows me?) while the cantor superimposes verses from Psalm 115. Scored for cantor, assembly, keyboard (optional guitar) and with optional parts for one or two C instruments. (See also, How can I thank him, below.) £1.25 For instant digital download, click here.
Communion Song scored for cantor, assembly and guitar/keyboard and optional choir. (Available from 01 February, 2018)
A song for gathering, or for the procession, on Palm (Passion) Sunday. The assembly repeats a simple refrain after the cantor and after each of the verses – or the piece can be used as an ostinato with the the cantor’s verses superimposed over the refrain. Scatter a few tambourines and maracas around the assembly and encourage them to improvise. £1.25
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A song for gathering, or for the procession, on Palm (Passion) Sunday. The assembly repeats a simple refrain after the cantor and after each of the verses – or the piece can be used as an ostinato with the the cantor’s verses superimposed over the refrain. Scatter a few tambourines and maracas around the assembly and encourage them to improvise. £1.25
Maundy Thursday psalm which might also be used for the communion procession. (See also, Blessing Cup, above) A simple setting for cantor, assembly and keyboard. £1.25
Communion Song for cantor, assembly and guitar/keyboard and optional choir. ((Available from 01 March, 2019)
I will see God by Nick Baty
The refrain is from Job 19 and John 11: In my flesh I will see God my Saviour, for I will rise again upon the last day. The verses are from Psalm 129 (130) and Psalm 26 (27). For cantor, assembly and keyboard. (Available from 01 March, 2019)
This canticle follows the third reading at the Easter Vigil. Scored for cantor and assembly with optional choir harmony and Bb trumpet. For instant digital download, click here.
Originally for Easter Sundays 5 and 6, the text of this Communion Song may make it suitable for Ascension, Pentecost and End of Year. The text speaks of comfort, with words taken from Matthew 28 and John 14. Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard/guitar. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
This Song of Mary was written for the Poor Clares of Ty Mam Duw. The cantor sings the verses and the assembly responds with the refrain “The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy his name” with a simple choir descant superimposed. Accompanied by piano and/or guitar. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
Another flexible setting: The assembly has one refrain but the cantor can choose from three sets of verses, making this suitable for a number of occasions. Could be used with Ps 32 at the Vigil and with Ps 117 on Easter morning. Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard/guitar with optional descant (or SAB) and instrumental parts in C and Bb. £1.25 For instant digital download, click here.
O my soul (Pss 144, 145) by Nick Baty
Communion Song for Advent and general use. Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard. (Available from 01 March, 2019)
A Communion Song for Lent and general use, particularly when the Gospel speaks of the Word of God. The is text drawn from Matthew 4 and John 6 and 14. On bread alone was originally written for three-part (SAB) choir with assembly refrain. A keyboard/guitar accompaniment has been added so the piece can be led by a cantor. However, the choir parts work with the keyboard allowing the song to be used in a variety of ways. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
Preserve me, God Psalm 15 (16) by Nick Baty
A gentle setting of the second psalm at the Easter Vigil. For cantor, assembly and keyboard with optional C/Bb instruments on the final refrain.
(Available from 01 March, 2019) £1.00
The Reproaches (O, my people) See Two Chants for Good Friday (below).
Shepherd me, Lord Ps 22 (23) by Nick Baty
A simple setting for cantor, assembly and keyboard with optional flute.
(Available from 01 March, 2019)
A Communion Song for general use, with words adapted from Psalm 33(34). May also be suitable for Sacred Heart and Ss Peter & Paul. Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard/guitar with optional flute. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
This is the day by Nick Baty
An upbeat song for Easter with verses from Psalm 117. Originally written as a gathering song for Easter Sunday, this could also be used at the end of the Vigil. Scored for cantor/choir, assembly, piano and optional Bb trumpet and trombone. Includes a descant with Latin text (Haec dies) for the choir. (Available from 01 March, 2019) For instant digital download, click here.
The psalm for Christmas Midnight Mass – with a calypso feel. Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard with optional C and Bb instruments. Includes parts for two C instruments but see also our Free Downloads page. 1.25.
The first is a setting of the new ICEL translation for the showing of the Cross, “Behold the wood of the Cross” with a simple assembly refrain of “Come, come let us adore” which may be repeated after the cantor. The second chant accompanies the assembly’s procession to, and veneration of, the Cross. Scored for celebrant, cantor, optional choir and keyboard. £1.25 For instant digital download, click here.
Veni Sancte Spiritus by Nick Baty
For cantor, assembly and keyboard with optional choir. Can be used as the Pentecost Sequence (linking into Alleluia Lucis) or as a processional song. (Available from 01 February, 2018)
Communion Song for Easter 1-3 when the Gospel tells of Jesus seen by Mary, his apostles and the disciples on the road to Emmaus. May also be suitable for End of Year. The refrain comes from Mark 26 and the verse are drawn from Psalms 15(16) and 33(34). Scored for cantor, assembly and guitar/keyboard. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
With the Lord there is mercy (Ps 129) by Nick Baty
A Communion Song for Lent with text adapted from the De Profundis. For cantor, assembly and piano/guitar. (Available from 01 March, 2019)
A setting of Psalm 26 (27) commissioned for Amy Preston-Hill’s Baptism. This is a Common Psalm for Ordinary Time but might be particularly useful during Advent. Scored for one or two cantors, assembly and keyboard. £1.25
Communion Song for Corpus Christi, All Saints, All Souls and End of Year. The refrain come from John 6 and the verses are drawn from Psalm 137(138). Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard.£1.50. For instant digital download, click here.
A Communion Song for Sacred Heart, All Saints and All Souls, as well as for general use. The refrain is taken from Matthew 11 and the verses are drawn from Psalm 41/42. The words speak of mercy and rest so You who are weary may also be suitable for funerals. Scored for cantor, assembly and keyboard/guitar with optional flute.. £1.50. For instant digital download, click here.