If you use the NZ Hymnbook Trust's latest book, "Hope is Our Song", there is a new karaoke CD with a selection of 29 of the songs from that book. It was launched at the These Hills workshops led by Colin Gibson and Val Riches in Te Kuiti and Bellblock, New Plymouth, in June.
Played and recorded in Karaoke style by Lucy and Roald Barthow, of Thames, on a KN7000 keyboard, taking care in the correct speed etc, it is a truly enjoyable CD.
For each song, the unaccompanied melody is played through once, followed by the correct number of verses played with accompaniament so a congregation can first hear the tune then sing the whole song.

Cost of the CD is $20.00 posted with the discount to $15.00 at some events eg those associated with the Hymnbook Trust. Click here for more information.

158 hymns, carols and songs by 48 New Zealand writers of words and music. Full keyboard settings for all songs and guitar chords for a selection of songs.
Foreword by The Right Honourable Helen Clark. 340 pp A5 laminated cover, wire binding.
Nine indexes at back of book, covering: Forty themes (from Anniversaries to World); The Church's Year (from Advent to All Saints/All Souls); The Worship Service (from Adoration/Praise to Benediction/Blessing); Pastoral/Sacramental Service (including Communion, Naming, Marriage/Union/Commitment, Baptism, Induction etc ); Biblical Index (from Genesis to Revelation); Glossary of Maori words; Index of Authors, Translators, Composers and Arrangers; Index of Tunes; First line titles and subtitles. These Indexes provide an invaluable tool for all who prepare church worship and other spiritual rituals.
Price $30.00 plus p&p - Click here for book contents