SKU: GI.G-10314

ISBN 7851471031413. English, Latin. Text Source: Antiphons tr. Charles Thatcher, verses, The Grail, 1963.

Entrance Antiphons for the Church Year contains thirty antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex, translated from Latin and set to newly composed music. The psalm verses appointed for these antiphons are taken from the Grail translation (1963). As with the Responsorial Psalm of the Mass, the assembly sings the antiphon after its intonation by the cantor/choir, repeating it after each verse of the psalm. The number of psalm verses which are sung may vary according to need. The singing of the doxology, Glory to the Father, while recommended, is optional. In several cases (e.g., Christmas and Easter), the assembly sings a refrain—a simple acclamation in Latin—and the actual antiphon text is sung by the cantor/choir. The antiphon functions as a first and final verse. It is thought that liturgical singing in the early Church consisted in part of such short acclamatory phrases. Many of the antiphons in this collection are proper to a specific Sunday, solemnity, or feast. The rest are seasonal in nature and, like the common Responsorial Psalms of the Lectionary, may be chosen according to what seems best for the occasion. The antiphons of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday could be used at daily Masses during their octaves. Notations in the scores of some antiphons suggest alternate occasions when they are appropriate. Regarding performance, these compositions were conceived with flexibility in mind. Assembly participation and instrumental accompaniment are assumed. SATB choral singing is effective, but not necessary. Discrete use of descants where provided can lend an air of festivity. Psalm verses might be sung by an entire choir, by a small group or cantor, or a combination of both.

SKU: GI.G-10904

English. Text Source: The Liturgy of the Hours, NABRE, Psalm 25:1&ndash,3a, Isaiah 30:19, 30, Isaiah 45:8, Philippians 4:4&ndash,5. Scripture: Psalm 25:1–3, Isaiah 30:19, 30, Philippians 4:4–5b, Isaiah 45:8.

SKU: CA.2002300

ISBN 9790007020194. Key: G dorian. Language: German/English.

SKU: GI.G-CD-821

From renowned chant expert and scholar Anthony Ruff, OSB, comes an incredible collection of Gregorian chant for choirs. The book contains 100 hymns and antiphons with psalm verses for every season and occasion. Word-by-word English translations of the Latin responses are provided to aid the singers’ understanding. The psalm verses are in Latin and English on facing pages with easy-to-follow pointing to match the psalm tones. The English psalm verses are from the Revised Grail Psalms. A demonstration recording of chants from Canticum novum is also available. This disc provides a very helpful model of singing these chants, while representing the broad range of chants in the complete collection. This groundbreaking work is sure to become a foremost resource for teaching and learning chant.

SKU: CA.2003205

ISBN 9790007033583. Key: D dorian. Language: German/English.

Score available separately - see item CA.2003200.

SKU: HL.35027081

UPC: 884088468378. 4.75x5 inches.

Uses: General, Pentecost

Scripture: Psalm 134; Matthew 24:26

For choirs seeking a challenge, this anthem offers scope and power. Thick divided chords offer a sonorous depth to the timbre of the anthem, and the mixed meter characteristics of the rhythmic writing delivers a festive energy worthy of the finest ensembles. The final section springs forth with a rustic abandon concluding with antiphonal pyrotechnics that takes the anthem to dizzying heights!

SKU: CA.2003406

ISBN 9790007033644. Key: D dorian. Language: German/English.

Score available separately - see item CA.2003400.

SKU: GI.G-005349

UPC: 641151053493. Text Source: Psalm 34, Cf. John 21:15, 17. Scripture: Psalm 34, John 21, Matthew 16, Psalm 80, John 2, Psalm 97, Luke 11, Luke 1, John 12, Psalm 18, Matthew 5, Psalm 126, Psalm 122, Psalm 29.

SKU: GI.G-9430

UPC: 785147943006. English. Text Source: Vv. The Grail, 1963, 1. Ps. 91:15-16, Ps. 91:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 14-15, 2. Mt. 4:4, Ps. 19:8, 10, 11, 12-13, 15, 3. Ps. 27:8-9, Ps. 27:1, 4abcd, 5, 13-14, 4. Mt. 21:9, Ps. 118:29, 22-23, 27bc-28, 5. Lk. 24:34, Rev. 1:6, Ps. 98:1, 2-3ab, 3. Scripture: Psalm 91:15–16, Psalm 91:1–2, 8–9, 10–11, 14–15, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 19:8, 10, 11, 12–13, 15, Psalm 27:8–9, Ps. 27:1, 4abcd, 5, 13–14, Matthew 21:9, Psalm 118:29, 22–23, 27bc–28, Luke 24:34, Reveleation 1:6, Psalm 98:1, 2–3ab, 3cd–4.

Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use these pieces on the appointed day for entrance or communion processionals. Others may find use for them throughout the entire year, perhaps using them as a weekly song through the season. The songs work well as stand-alone processional pieces and many choirs will want to use them as choir anthems or congregational songs during the preparation of the gifts and altar. While utilizing official texts of the Roman rite, they can be used by congregations of any denomination. Roger explores the wide breadth that is African American music, you’ll find lyric ballades, spiritualinspired offerings, gospel-style songs, and pieces with a more uptempo feel. This is the third volume in this series. Contains: When He Calls on Me • Not by Bread Alone • Hide Not Your Face • Hosanna • The Lord Is Truly Risen, Alleluia For cantor or soloist.