Category: “A Musical Journey through GIRM” (15 posts)
A Musical Journey through GIRM: Choir, congregation, the Ordinary, and the Catholic "both-and" IV: Exceptions to the norms
May 14, 2005 by — 2 comments.
Some disorganized thoughts on exceptions to the present liturgical norms. This post addresses purely choral Mass settings and responsorial Glorias and Credos.
(For the sake of this discussion, “responsorial” is not to be confused with “antiphonal”. “Responsorial” implies that the people sing a phrase throughout the recitation of the Ordinary, such as “Gloria in excelsis Deo, [...]
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: Choir, congregation, the Ordinary, and the Catholic "both-and" III: Compositional guidelines
May 13, 2005 by — 0 comments.
The simplest way to share singing duties for the Mass Ordinary (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus/Benedictus, Agnus Dei) is to alternate the chant melody between the choir and the people. But perhaps a choir would desire to offer more work to embellish the Sacred Liturgy through part-singing. This is laudable provided that the motive is and [...]
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: Choir, congregation, the Ordinary, and the Catholic "both-and" II: Illustrating shared duties
May 13, 2005 by — 0 comments.
Below is a non-definitive illustration of the sharing of singing duties between priest-celebrant, choir and people in regards to the ordinary chants of the Mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus/Benedictus, Agnus Dei).
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: Choir, congregation, the Ordinary, and the Catholic "both-and" I: Regulatory considerations
May 11, 2005 by — 12 comments.
Following a discussion on Amy Welborn’s blog between Todd Flowerday and Jeffrey Tucker regarding the appropriateness of choral Mass parts in general, and a choral Sanctus in particular, let us return to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and see what it has to say on the matter.
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: § 312-313 – Choir and Instrument Placement
May 7, 2003 by — 12 comments.
(This entry is part 14 in the series “A Musical Journey through GIRM.”)
These articles outline where the choir, organ and instruments are to be placed in the church. The latter article also outlines the role of instruments during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: § 102-104 – Roles of Musicians
April 29, 2003 by — 2 comments.
(This entry is part 13 in the series “A Musical Journey through GIRM.”)
These articles outline the roles of different musicians in the Mass.
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: § 90 – Concluding Rites
April 28, 2003 by — 59 comments.
(This entry is part 12 in the series “A Musical Journey through GIRM.”)
Article 90 outlines the concluding rites of the Mass. What isn’t said by the article is worth mentioning.
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: § 86-88 – Communion
April 25, 2003 by — 12 comments.
(This entry is part 11 in the series “A Musical Journey through GIRM.”)
Articles 86-88 address the purpose of the music at the Communion Rite, and the options for music.
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: § 83 – Agnus Dei/Lamb of God
April 24, 2003 by — 5 comments.
(This entry is part 10 in the series “A Musical Journey through GIRM.”)
Article 83 of the General Instruction deals with the Fraction Rite and the music that should be sung during it. What is noteworthy is what isn’t said about the rite and what the article deems as standard practice for the Agnus Dei (“Lamb [...]
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A Musical Journey through GIRM: § 81 – Lord’s Prayer
April 23, 2003 by — 9 comments.
(This entry is part 9 in the series “A Musical Journey through GIRM.”)
The Lord’s Prayer is the topic of this article.
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