Psalms for All Seasons ‎#96E

96E. Sing a Song to God

Text Information

• First Line: Sing a song, sing a song to God
• Title: Sing a Song to God
• Author: Francisco F. Feliciano
• Refrain First Line: ay, ay salidummay
• Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Disciples / Calling; Earth; Elements of Worship: Call to Worship; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; Enthronement Psalms; God as: Judge; God as: King; God's: Reigning; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Wonders; God's: Deeds; God's: Glory; God's: Justice; God's: Majesty; God's: Name; God's: Power; God's: Strength; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Idols and Idolatry; Joy; Judgment; Mission; Music and Musicians; New Creation; Occasional Services: Civic / National Occasions; Offering of Sacrifice; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church: Witnessing; Rejoicing; Temple; Ten Commandments: 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages); The Creation; Truth; Witness; Year A, B, C, Christmas I, December 24 or 25; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22; Year C, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 9th Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday)
• Copyright: © Francisco F. Felciano
• Notes: The meaning of Salidummay has long been forgotten, but for Christians in the Philippines the word is used as an expression of joy.

Tune Information

• Name: SALIDUMMAY
• Composer: Ben Pangosban
• Arranger: I-to Loh, b. 1936
• Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1999, 2000 Christian Conference of Asia, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.; Arr. © 2011 Christian Conference of Asia, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
• Notes: Percussion is essential for this song. Every beat is equally strong, and the interlocking patterns of hand clapping, with or without the xylophone ostinato, establishes a platform for the singers. This clapping pattern is not meant for everyone. Have a rehearsed ensemble of hand clappers positioned with the music leadership. This song may be sung by a solo voice or an ensemble, with all coming in on the refrain “ay, ay, salidummay.”