Circle of Song: Songs, Chants, and Dances for Ritual and Celebration [Paperback]

Kate Marks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1994

This ceremonial songbook contains over 300 songs and chants (with music and lyrics) from many traditions as well as dances, rituals and meditations to help us celebrate with others and deepen our communion with the sacred. The material is presented by themes along with other text and guidelines to inspire individual and group creativity. Also includes an extensive index and beautiful illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: Full Circle Press; Revised edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963748904
• ISBN-13: 978-0963748904
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #711,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential resource for ritualists, March 12, 2003

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Willow Polson "writer and whatnot." (Groveland, Calif.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Circle of Song: Songs, Chants, and Dances for Ritual and Celebration (Paperback)

As a Pagan and musician, I love this book! But you certainly don't have to be Pagan to use and enjoy this extensive collection of spiritual songs -- Many faiths are included here. The book is decidedly geared toward honoring the earth, the elements, the Spirit, and the Spirit within, and is essential for anyone following an Earth religion or who wishes to recognize their spiritual connection to both the Earth and Spirit in their worship. If you organize and/or write rituals for your religious group, you should not be without Circle of Song. The book is well organized, includes notations and sheet music for every song, and even suggests dances that can go along with some songs. Whether you honor Yemaya or Yahweh, God or the Goddess, you will be delighted with this valuable collection of songs and chants.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource for any Earth-based ritual or workshop., July 15, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Circle of Song: Songs, Chants, and Dances for Ritual and Celebration (Paperback)

Circle of Song is a wonderful resource for Earth-based ritual and workshops. It features words and music for 300 Pagan, Native American, African, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Jewish songs. It includes instructions for 30 dances which can be used with the songs. There are meditations, background notes, a complete discography and bibliography for sources. No one who uses this kind of material should be without this book

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent compilation, April 24, 2000

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Rev Gordon Bannon (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Circle of Song (Audio CD)

This book provides an excelent resource of movement and song to assist with meditation and reflection. It is firmly based in the Creation spirituality tradition and affirms alternative spiritualities and way of approaching God.