Some kindly soul posted a sound clip of this a while back which I have…but…hard as I try…I cannot distinguish all of the words in the middle part of it. Can someone send them to me? I would greatly appreciate it. Gm
In my church services we play a Celtic Alleluia by Christopher Walker. It’s a parody to an O’Carolin tune.
There are verses to it. This may or may not be what you are looking for.
I would love to hear what you have. Then I could tell if it is the same song. Where did you get it?
Laura
http://www.ocp.org/catalog/collection/celtic-mass/celtic-mass.html
This was the site where I got it. I see it also has an ending with spoken words which might give me a clue…and it is by Christopher Walker…Gm
Hi grannymouse,
Check out your private message. There you get more info.
Laura
Thanks Laura ~ that was exactly what I needed! Lovely…I might add. Gm
On 2002-01-13 22:24, Grannymouse wrote:
Thanks Laura ~ that was exactly what I needed! Lovely…I might add. Gm
Not knowing what was in Laura’s private message 
, I’ll just mention a possibly helpful tip for anyone who’s interested in liturgical use of the piece:
I don’t think we’ve ever used one of the verses composed to go with the Celtic Alleluia in our parish. Whoever is leading the music for that Sunday sets the Gospel Acclamation text for the day to that tune, stretching or squeezing it as necessary to fit the notes.
John
Thanks John…I like that idea..GM
Yes, My parish does that also.
As a cantor/ musician it can be quite interesting getting the extra verses to fit.
If you play penny whistle there is a flute part worked out for two flutes. You can also use the choral parts and play whistle to it.
Sounds great.
What I did mention to GM was the song is in the Key of G and on the verses there is a F natural and a Bb.
But if you are a flute player (which I am not) then no problem.
If you want the music check out
Laura
Thanks again, Laura. I have the music pretty well entrenched in my head. I’m no flute player but can get by fairly well with halfholing those 2 notes. Gm
Now I’m wondering if it’s the same tune I know - I thought it was in A.
BTW, I had the opportunity of doing a couple of gigs with Christopher Walker conducting (not playing whistle; I played bass). Fun. We didn’t do the Celtic Alleluia, though; it was a showcase of Lit. music from “new” composers.
Joe
Yep, It is the same tune.
I ran across that myself.
Laura
I think the song has been dropped down to the key of G. I’m used to playing it in A.
I do have a book that has all sorts of verses set to it, depending on the season.
John
Hi Grannymouse!!!
Dave
On 2002-01-15 13:33, jomac wrote:
BTW, I had the opportunity of doing a couple of gigs with Christopher Walker conducting (not playing whistle; I played bass). Fun. We didn’t do the Celtic Alleluia, though; it was a showcase of Lit. music from “new” composers.Joe
I went to one of Christopher Walkers workshops at the NPM covention in Pittsburg. A great sence of humor.
I take it the showcase you mentioned was at a NPM convention. I missed the one in DC.
Laura
Davey my boy…where have you been???
And John Palmer…I may pick your brain on that one some time. Thanks to all for the response. Gm
On 2002-01-16 07:36, hillfolk22 wrote:
I went to one of Christopher Walkers workshops at the NPM covention in Pittsburg. A great sence of humor.I take it the showcase you mentioned was at a NPM convention. I missed the one in DC.
Laura
No, this was a concert put on at a church in the Redondo Beach area (SoCal) where they showcased the local Lit. Music composing talents. Most of the composers were music directors in various Catholic churchs in the area, and they all sang in this choir. And they got Chris Walker to sponsor/conduct this. They did this once a year for at least 3 years, but the third year I had to refuse the call because work was sending me away to far away places. But it is fun working with Chris Walker, though he did not pay too much attention to me (the bassist) - go figure.
Well you must of been doing an excellent job if he did not notice you
It’s when you mess up you get noticed.
How many directors will stop right in the middle of rehersal and mention what a wonderful job you are doing? No, it’s more like, what on earth are you doing back there?
I bet it all sounded beautiful. I remember the first time I went to a NPM convention.
It just took my breath away. All this talent in one building worshiping…
Laura