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The absolute best method for choosing starting pitches…
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.”

The absolute best method for choosing starting pitches…

Yesterday, I used the text on page 366 to create an SATB Hymn for Lent.

Can you think of a better way to begin your choir rehearsals?

To match the ancient acrostic, Erasmus changed the first line to “Herodis Hostes.”

Fr. Áureo Castro’s setting alternates the chant melody and the choral parts.

Make sure to read the translation of the Offertory Hymn—so gorgeous!

A simple setting of “Dominus Dixit ad Me” by Fr. Áureo Castro.

These settings were written to be easily played by pianists and organists of an intermediate skill level.

Download all 572 pages—thanks to Peter Meggison!

Two generous young ladies, currently in high school, helped me record this gorgeous Kyrie.

Like all the books we release, this extremely rare hymnal was previously unavailable until we scanned and uploaded it.

More choral works by Cardinal Bartolucci are available on the Domenico Bartolucci Foundation website.
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