A group of Australian artists have turned their creative energy toward crafting hymns and songs for the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year, offering a groundbreaking anthology featuring ten original compositions blending traditional sacred music with contemporary praise and worship.
The Pilgrims of Hope Music Collection for Parishes and Schools Music Book is now available for pre-order at the following link Pilgrims of Hope Order Form and will officially launch on 2 February, 2025.
The Pilgrims of Hope Music Collection for Parishes and Schools includes a full digital suite of resources including MP3s and backing tracks, piano and lead sheets, chord charts and PowerPoint slides for ease of use in any parish or school context, all of which will be available for purchase at www.willowpublishing.com.au
The collection features songs by the following established and emerging artists living in dioceses around Australia: Lauren Bierer, Gen Bryant, Kallie Deegan, Beth Doherty, Timothy Hart, Michael Harvey, Maeve Louise Heaney, Steph Jorna, Danielle Anne Lynch, Geoffrey Madden, Brigid McNally, Monica O’Brien, Gina Ogilvie, Patricia Smith, Ashen Warnakulasooriya and Trisha Watts.
Monica O’Brien, founder and director of Willow Publishing has been deeply inspired by the process of working on the Pilgrims of Hope Music Collection for Parishes and Schools.
“In what started as a largely organic process of conversation, collaboration and dialogue about music for the Church, a number of composers discerned a need for something fresh that would reflect a “pilgrim journey”,” she said.
“The collection’s strength lies in its diversity and accessibility. From a jubilant anthem that echoes through cathedral spaces to contemporary arrangements that engage young worshippers, each piece has been crafted with congregational singing in mind.”
“Each piece of music in some way reflects Pope Francis’ call to “walk together, to care for one another, and to share our different cultural riches”.”
The Pilgrims of Hope Music Collection for Parishes and Schools offers something for every setting and occasion. The arrangements are designed to be adaptable, allowing both skilled musicians and developing music ministries to bring these songs to life in their communities.
Pre-order the music book today Pilgrims of Hope order form and access all formats of the collection on 2 February, 20025 at www.willowpublishing.com.au.