SKU: GI.G-017291
Sacred. GIA Publications
#017291. Published by GIA
Publications
(GI.G-017291).
UPC:
641151172910. English.
Text by Christoph
Tietze.
Here are
more than 100 hymns based
on the texts the Church
wants us to sing during
the Entrance Rite of the
Mass, set to tunes your
congregation already
knows! The hymns are
based on introit
antiphons and psalms from
the Roman Gradual for the
Sundays and solemnities
of the liturgical year.
The beautiful, poetic
hymn verses include psalm
paraphrases from the
finest English-language
metrical psalters and new
psalm paraphrase texts by
Tietze. All are set in
metrical form to familiar
hymn tunes that have been
sung during the last 40
years. Every hymn is
presented in harmony,
ideal for congregations
or choirs who enjoy hymn
singing in parts. The
companion 8.5 x 11
hole-punched
accompaniment packet fits
easily into a WLP
Ceremonial Binder.
Introit Hymns for the
Church Year was compiled
and written by Christoph
Tietze (St. Mary
Cathedral, San Francisco)
as part of his doctoral
thesis at Oxford
University. A priceless
companion to any missal
or hymnal you already
use!