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.”
Organ Accompaniments for “Victimae Paschali Laudes” • Some people love it; others hate it. Regardless, Mocquereau never backed down, and we must admire his tenacity!
This piece probably won’t “make sense” the first time you hear it.
I composed this organ accompaniment yesterday, looking ahead towards Eastertide.
The Congregation has released a short document with pertinent guidance.
Finding the “perfect” accompaniment for hymns can be challenging. Here is my attempt.
Veronica Brandt has posted a beautiful antiphon reputed to keep the plague away; updated to correct a semitone variance in the first copy she made • The Cantuale Romano-Seraphicum from 1951 is mentioned • Free download of “Stella Caeli” along with the Litany of Our Lady+
An extremely rare hymnal compiled by the Most Rev’d Joseph Schrembs, Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio.
There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
The Litany of St Joseph in Latin chant with an English translation.
I followed the “Brébeuf hymnal method,” in which every verse is written out…
You can compare my accompaniment to that of Achille P. Bragers.
Download this PDF score—free to all—and sing during Advent!
“One of the challenges of a small choir is having enough singers to pull off any kind of polyphony. ” —Andrea Leal
Including a “preview” of the forthcoming Brébeuf Hymnal SATB Choral Supplement.
“Dazzlingly luscious” is probably best way to describe this Mass.
