which tune should I play??
Matt Delaney
The last time I posted a question to a this group, I got all kinds
of good advice in return, so here goes......
I've been asked to play at a mass (not a funeral, evidently it's a
wedding anniversary mass), for a retired fireman and his wife. I
received a phone call from the priest who happens to be the organist
at the church where I'll be doing this, and it seems that they want me
to play Amazing Grace (naturally) with organ accompaniment, and one
other tune. My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too. Also, any
tips on playing the GHB accompanied by another instrument? Any
dos/don'ts?
thanks
Matt Delaney
Scott Allen
After Amazing Grace you can whip then into a frenzy with
Highland Cathedral.
Scott
DikDedEye
On Wed, 10 Sep 1997 20:19:29 GMT, Matt Delaney wrote:
>>I've been asked to play at a mass (not a funeral, evidently it's a
>wedding anniversary mass), for a retired fireman and his wife. I
>received a phone call from the priest who happens to be the organist
>at the church where I'll be doing this, and it seems that they want me
>to play Amazing Grace (naturally) with organ accompaniment, and one
>other tune. My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
>appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too. Also, any
>tips on playing the GHB accompanied by another instrument? Any
>dos/don'ts?
Matt,
I know that I will be shot down for this, but I really like Highland
Cathedral played along with the organ, as long as the organist plays it
well. I often use this tune for wedding processionals. The first time I
heard the tune, I wasn't wild about it, but it can have a nice effect with
organ. As far as playing with the organ, be sure to tune your low a to the
organ's B flat, since the organ can't tune to you (unless it is electronic
and so equipped). And it would be best to provide the organist with a copy
of the accompaniment, at least for Highland Cathedral. Also, be sure to
practice it with the organist before the event.
And a question to ask the NG in general. I know many of you hate Highland
Cathedral, but where did this thing come from? Who wrote it, and who, if
any, has recorded it? Not that I want to rush out and buy a recording, I'm
just curious.
Duane Dickson
DOC2PPR
> My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
>appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too.
I was at a wedding where the piper and organist played Beethoven's Ode to
Joy it was good
Ampiobaire
>My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
>appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too.
Any tunes from K. MacDonald's the Church Piper would serve its purpose.
Also, any
>tips on playing the GHB accompanied by another instrument? Any
>dos/don'ts?
Depending on the temperature and humidity, modern reeds are tuning very
high, according to the bands Korg tuner, the low A tunes at almost 475 on a
hot humid day (C on the piano). It usually rests between B and C, although
you may want to check for sure. Tell the organist to play the accompaniment
in either of those keys, whichever corresponds with your chanter. You may
need to experiment a little before hand.
GOOD LUCK!
Ryan Morrison-
Brendon Eade
On Wed, 10 Sep 1997 20:19:29 GMT, mfd...@pitt.edu (Matt Delaney)
wrote:
> The last time I posted a question to a this group, I got all kinds
>of good advice in return, so here goes......
>
>I've been asked to play at a mass (not a funeral, evidently it's a
>wedding anniversary mass), for a retired fireman and his wife. I
>received a phone call from the priest who happens to be the organist
>at the church where I'll be doing this, and it seems that they want me
>to play Amazing Grace (naturally) with organ accompaniment, and one
>other tune. My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
>appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too. Also, any
>tips on playing the GHB accompanied by another instrument? Any
>dos/don'ts?
>
> thanks
> Matt Delaney
>
><mfd...@pitt.edu>
How about Highland cathedral
Bob Cameron
In article <19970911142...@ladder02.news.aol.com>,
doc...@aol.com (DOC2PPR) wrote:
> > My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
> >appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too.
>
> I was at a wedding where the piper and organist played Beethoven's Ode to
> Joy it was good
Ode to Joy is also in the catholic hymnals with other words, one title is
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" Another choice: "Lord Of The Dance"(
tune: Simple Gifts)
Bob Cameron
In article <1997091019...@duey.fanniemae.com>,
s4u...@fanniemae.com (Scott Allen) wrote:
> >
> > The last time I posted a question to a this group, I got all kinds
> > of good advice in return, so here goes......
> >
> > I've been asked to play at a mass (not a funeral, evidently it's a
> > wedding anniversary mass), for a retired fireman and his wife. I
> > received a phone call from the priest who happens to be the organist
> > at the church where I'll be doing this, and it seems that they want me
> > to play Amazing Grace (naturally) with organ accompaniment, and one
> > other tune. My question is, what other tune can I play that would be
> > appropriate, preferably one that the organist can play too. Also, any
> > tips on playing the GHB accompanied by another instrument? Any
> > dos/don'ts?
>
>
> After Amazing Grace you can whip then into a frenzy with
> Highland Cathedral.
>
> Scott
Play what ever you like before the gathering hymn or after the dismissal,
but music during the mass should be liturgically correct, at least that
was what I was taught as a cantor. I would suggest any of the hymns on
the 48th Highlanders "Abide With Me- Hymns of Faith" albumn that are in
the hymnal.- the organist should be able to help you sort through the
list. Highland Cathedral might not qualify, regardless of how one feels
about it as a tune.
The King of Love My Shepherd Is ( tune: St. Columba) works fine, and is in
most Catholic hymnals, and others as well. if you can't get a setting, or
play it by eart, contact me for a setting.
Matt Delaney
On Wed, 10 Sep 1997 15:19:23 -0400, s4u...@fanniemae.com (Scott Allen)
wrote:
>
>After Amazing Grace you can whip then into a frenzy with
>Highland Cathedral.
>
>Scott
I received good advice from tons of people, and I've decided to go
with Ode to Joy and For the Beauty of the Earth, although I'm keeping
St. Columba in my hip pocket (not literally) :). Thanks again. I'm
constantly amazed at what a great resource this is.
Matt Delaney
<mfd...@pitt.edu>