mjb

Have you played/sung for funeral of close family member??
Very sorry for your loss. I did my mother's, father's, brother's, father's second wife's, many aunts', uncles', and friends' funerals. For me, it's the last thing I can do for them.

Comment by mjb February 18 permalink
Looking for a Setting of Lord, Make Me an Instrument/Prayer of St. Francis
Could it be Prayer of St Francis, composer Allen Pote, Hinshaw Music?

Comment by mjb May 2024 permalink
Wedding Woes
I also have a written policy about outside musicians. They are not allowed unless I have met with them and OK'd their singing or playing. I know my cantors' abilities and am confident with most of them singing for weddings. (OK, I'm c…

Comment by mjb March 2022 permalink
Wedding Woes
I am a DM at a NO large parish in upstate NY. I either play or contract out every liturgical event - weekend Masses, funerals, weddings, services, etc., etc., etc. In theory I have the final say in all things musical. In practice, the pastor often l…

Comment by mjb March 2022 permalink
Music for the anniversary of a parish
I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time, but this is my first post. Thanks to all for lots of great information! When we dedicated our new church last year, we used Thaxted with alternate verses:

Comment by mjb July 2019 permalink

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