Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(3 of 7)
When the GIRM says “four options”, they really mean four preferences…
Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
Andrew Leung graduated from the sacred music program of Franciscan University of Steubenville, majored in vocal performance. He has also studied organ, choral conducting and Gregorian chant with world-class musicians. Prior to returning to Hong Kong, he served as a parish music director in Atlanta, and later as the organist and choirmaster at the Cathedral of Macau, China. Andrew is currently the music director of Vox Antiqua, conductor of the Cecilian Singers and music director at Our Lady of China Church. He is also an artist and vocal coach at the Paul Phoenix Academy.—Read full biography (with photographs).
When the GIRM says “four options”, they really mean four preferences…
In order to preserve Sacred Music, a treasure and an essential part of the Church, education is very important.
“He who sings prays twice,” but as church musicians, we don’t always feel prayerful and peaceful when we are singing…
“When Gregorian Chant is being sung, our bodies naturally go into a more peaceful, still, and contemplative mode.” —Andrew Leung
Andrew holds a degree in Sacred music from the Franciscan University of Steubenville…
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