GETTING A LITTLE HELP

We were grateful to some of the folks in our Thornwood Congregation in supplementing our usual singers.

Robb, the skilled recording and production manager of our Psalm Singing project.

 

Waiting patiently

Good to see all the smiles!

 

One exuberant tenor!

 

 

Thank you, Knightswood for the use of your lovely building.

PORTREE

We are just back from a lovely visit to the Island of Skye We joined our friends there in order to do some psalmody work which included:
some tips on the Sol-fa system of reading music,
giving out a new set of 12 tunes for this coming year,
some background on some of the tunes
and, most important of all, some singing in our customary style - unaccompanied, led by a "Precentor".
There was an adult session and a children's session.

As usual our host was Rev. Ritchie Ross who looked after us very well.

"Do remember the tune carries the all-important words"

Ali is one of the excellent Skye Precentors.

It didn't sound like a psalm but we know all creatures glorify their Creator.

Praise ye the Lord.....
Praise ye him all his angels: praise ye him all ye hosts.
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him all ye stars of light.
Praise him ye heaven of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
Praise the Lord...... beasts and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl
Praise ye the Lord.

from Psalm 148

OVER THE .....BRIDGE TO SKYE

There was a good attendance at the Portree Psalmody Workshop on the 12th February. The first session was for congregation and precentor, and we enjoyed our time together. After lunch there was a time for the children. After practising some of the tunes, there were activities to encourage us all to learn a little more of the background of the tunes that we were learning.

There was an excellent book stall brought by Glenn Fraser and his wife Myra, with discount prices.

Rev. Ritchie Ross, Portree surveys the books.

Some of us were invited to a lovely meal in the home of Rev. Murdo Angus and his wife, Isobel Ann where we were made welcome by them and their lovely children.

BACK OVER THE ....BRIDGE FROM SKYE

We enjoyed the weekend in Portree, staying in the manse of Rev. Ritchie Ross, who took good care of us. This is the view from the side of the house.

And one or two pictures as we made our way back towards the bridge and home

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

Double Trouble!!

More trouble!!

We love you all!!

These were some of the older children from our congrgation who came to our house to record some psalms for our next CD.

"Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength...." Psalm 8:2

Time to Post

I thought it was time to post something, so here are some photos that were taken a few weeks ago at our last psalm-singing recording session. Esther was trying out her new camera, and we are happy to have some pictures of our time together.

SEMINARY

We enjoyed being with the seminary students during their Psalmody Time.

Heads up, please, gentlemen!

And open your mouths!

Sing quietly here!

"..together such as brethren are..."

"...in unity to dwell..."

"Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice!"

Thank you, maestro!

CHILDREN'S PSALM-SINGING

Awww! Give me a cuddle!

Time for games

Time to Eat


Activity time




Worship God to close a happy time together

CHILDREN'S PSALM-SINGING DAY

Now, do you know why we sing the Psalms?

We know our Psalms Mr. Scott!