Deon Irish in South Africa posts his lists and comments each week as do other Anglican Church musicians on their lists. Here is his latest:

Sunday, 13 December, 2009
Advent III
10.30am High Mass:
Corporate Mass of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of
Jerusalem
(The Rector)

Propers : Gaudete
Service : Mass for four voices - Byrd
Anthem : O Thou, the central orb - Wood

Int : Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding - Merton
Grad : On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry - Winchester New
Off : O come, O come, Emmanuel - Veni Emmanuel
Com : Thy Kingdom come, O God - St Cecilia
Rec : Hills of the north, rejoice - Little Cornard

Reger : Introduction und Passacaglia in D moll

I have always thought the Byrd 4 part one of the most difficult
masses we do. It is really tricky - full of possible "wrong turns"
for choristers, that lead to pretty instant damnation!

Well, I think today was the first time we romped through it without
problem: singers sounded really confident, and it had a lovely
relaxed feel to it. The more surprising, since we haven't sung it for
over a year now.

Choir members were really on tremendous form for the Wood. A little
"big" for post-Communion, I suppose; but we had the Knights of St
Lazarus with us this morning, in all their black and greeen glory -
vying with the pink high mass vestments - so it seemed appropriate.

It's a week for special services: Tuesday we sing a pontifical high
mass in clebration of the jubilees of ordination of 16 priests from
around the Province: a total of 664 years of ministry between them.
The Bishop of False Bay (40 years) will celebrate. I have decided to
haul out the Mendelssohn "War March" for the occasion. Haven't had
occasion on which (I dared) to play that for years!

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I suggest that we consider this here on this list as well. It would be of much interest to all now in the Christmas season....but also throughout the year.