SKU: MN.30-515
UPC: 688670305153.
Using only four or five ringers, these eleven acclamations could be used as processionals (the first eight measures can be repeated ad lib,) or as interludes or responses. Often the briefest snippet of a seasonally-appropriate hymn tune is quoted:
SKU: AU.9780800678579
ISBN 9780800678579.
Choral gospel acclamations for summer - Lectionary 8-22. One per Sunday or festival day in the church year, years A, B, C. Unison with keyboard accompaniment and congregational part. Part of the (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) family of products.
SKU: AU.9780800620363
ISBN 9780800620363.
Choral gospel acclamations for Advent through Transfiguration. One per Sunday or festival day in the church year, years A, B, C. Unison with keyboard accompaniment. Part of the (Evangelical Lutheran Worship) family of products.
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: KJ.9161
UPC: 84027146692.
The sheer power of Samuel Longfellow's poem, Holy Spirit, Truth Divine provides the body of this choral setting from Franklin Ashdown. The text and music begin wistfully and tentatively, proceeding to stronger petitions of increasing intensity. The finely-crafted organ accompaniment adds further to the spirit and drama of the piece, which ends in an acclamation of triumph and joy.
SKU: MN.80-695
UPC: 688670806957. Latin.
Philip Stopford's new Mass setting for assembly, cantor, SATB voices and organ was commissioned for St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Richmond Heights, Missouri, to commemorate the parish's Centennial. It is a complete setting: Penitential Act (four options), Gloria (through composed), Sprinkling Rite, Gospel Acclamations (Alleluia and Lenten acclamations), Universal Prayer, Eucharistic Acclamations and Lamb of God. Latin settings of the Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei are also included. While Mr. Stopford's compositional style has the broad sweep of English church music, his flair for melody keeps it accessible for assembly. Movements such as the Holy, Holy are set creatively and will remain fresh after years of singing. Parts for brass quintet and timpani on the major movements add to a festive rendition.
