THE MUSIC OF
Joyce Poley
The songs listed below were written for congregational singing, and/or a soloist with simple choral or congregational support. The price shown is for a single copy, and includes permission to make as many duplicates as your choir or congregation needs.
For further information, or to order:
email: jpoley@shaw.ca phone: 604 596-3980.
ECOLOGY
Now Is the Time
$3
Up-tempo; a short, 3 part song suitable for worship, rallies, or other events aimed at preserving our fragile planet. Teachable by rote. See the Music
Keepers of the Earth
$20
Moderate tempo; short zipper song with emphasis on our blessings from, and our responsibilities to, the earth. Optional SATB with descant. See the Music • Hear a Recording
Gaia
$15
Moderate tempo; verse/chorus format with optional simple harmonies on chorus.
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CELEBRATION
How Sweet the Singing
$20
Importance of songs and singing in all aspects of living. Moderate tempo; TB harmony on vs. 1 & 2; modulation and optional SATB on vs. 3. See the Music • Hear a Recording
All of Life Is Calling Me
$20
Describes how we are awakened to the mysteries of life through nature, people, art, and even death. Moderate tempo; 4 verses with optional simple harmonies on chorus. See the Music
COMMITMENT
One More Step
$15
Originally written as a peace song, it is also used in conjunction with themes involving commitment and action. Waltz time; intergenerational; optional very simple SATB. See the Music • Hear a Recording
One More Step (SATB)
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COMPASSION
When Our Heart Is In A Holy Place
$15
Our basic humanity is more important than all our differences; when we open ourselves to this sacred idea, then “our heart is in a holy place.” Three verses, with simple harmonies on chorus (slightly different piano accompaniment from that in “Singing the Journey”). See the Music • Hear a Recording
Help Me See
$15
Slow tempo; very similar theme to “…Holy Place”. Suitable for meditative part of service. Very simple harmony on last line of each stanza. See the Music • Hear a Recording
I Will Not Pass By
$15
Slow, meditative piece based on the story of the Good Samaritan. Three verses, simple harmonies on chorus.
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LITURGY
May We Shine A Light of Love
$10
Very short zipper song used for invocation, chalice lighting, or benediction. SATB; intergenerational appeal.
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Three Graces
$5
Intergenerational; two are call and response (Hallelujah Grace & Let Us Give Thanks) and one is a round (Blest Be the Hand) See the Music
SOURCES & PRINCIPLES
Oh Yes We Come
$15
Up-tempo; each of the 5 verses describes an important aspect of our “Sources & Principles”. Call & response, and simple harmony on chorus. See the Music • Hear a Recording
WEDDING
If You Believe In Love
$15
Wedding song for soloist, or soloist with choral backup on chorus. (SATB)
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sailing On
$15
Memorial song for soloist, or soloist with choral backup on chorus. (SATB)
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Sing My Sorrow Away
$15
Up-tempo gospel feel; not necessarily for a memorial service, but deals with getting past grief. Suitable for soloist on verses, with 2 simple harmonies on chorus; modulation on last chorus.
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CHRISTMAS
Would We Have Eyes to See
$15
Slow tempo. Suitable for soloist with choir. Theme: can we relate to the Biblical story of the nativity in a way that might illuminate our own spiritual journey? Simple SATB on chorus.
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Would You Like to Hold the Baby
$15
Slow tempo. Suitable for soloist with choir. Theme: the baby Jesus as a metaphor for our own spiritual life; an invitation to embrace and nurture that baby. Simple harmony on chorus.
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If I Were An Angel
$15
Slow ¾ tempo. Suitable for soloist with choir. Theme: a wish to be ‘the angel’ that could bring about the highest aspirations of the Christmas season. Simple harmony on chorus.
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Christmas Pageants
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Contact Joyce for information regarding 2 pageants: Spirit of the Christmas Tree and Would You Like to Hold the Baby