Prayer of Peace

A Prayer Service in the Style of Taizé

Music

Those familiar with Taizé-style prayer are familiar with its music. The music of this style of prayer seems especially suited to praying for peace. The songs are generally short and repetitive, like chanted mantras. The simple words can sink in and become a powerful method of meditation, of listening to God. Various languages, including Latin, are often used in the singing. Composed with congregational singing in mind, even phrases in other languages are not difficult to comprehend, sing and pray.

Musicians

Musicians are invited to participate in the ensemble that leads the songs. Whether you wish to play/sing regularly, or just for a specific month, tell us who you are, the prayer date(s) you are available, and we'll include you as well as we can!

Instrumentalists are needed to assist with the music. Taizé-style music often includes parts for many different types of instruments–keys, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion... We have parts on-hand for various instruments in C, Bb, F and Eb treble clef, and C bass clef. (So far.)
Choir members are invited to add harmony and confidence to the singing.
Cantors are needed for psalmody, intercessions, and verses sung over ostinato refrains. Comfort with singing in Latin or Spanish helps, but is not required.

Music rehearsals are held on the same night as the prayer, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Do you want to know what the songs are ahead of time? Click here to see the outline of the next month's music selections, or contact us.