SKU: GI.G-9378
ISBN 9781622772476. English.
This fantastic resource gathers the best wisdom from master cantors experienced in drawing an assembly into God’s presence through music. You’ll discover the ins and outs of vocal technique, body language, and microphone use as well as spiritual prayer and insights into the poetry of the psalms. Taken from the last twenty-five years of articles appearing in the GIA Quarterly, The Cantor’s Art is a sure way to learn how to grow as an artist, musician, and minister of sung prayer.
SKU: GI.G-017287
Master cantor teacher Joe Simmons uses the common responsorial psalms of the liturgical year to provide cantors with a variety of skills for their musical leadership. Through prayerful reflection upon and examination of the psalms' poetry, he brings cantors to a deeper understanding of their role in proclaiming the word, and increases proficiency in leading the assembly in prayer. Generously illustrated with practical and easy-to-follow musical examples, this book will assist music directors in the formation and training of cantors, and is an excellent resource to put in every individual cantor's hands!
SKU: GI.G-9561
ISBN 9781622772711.
“The work of the cantor cannot be done in isolation from other liturgical ministries. This includes in particular the way the cantor works with the ‘living stones,’ God’s holy people assembled for prayer…†(from the Foreword to the 3rd edition). For three decades, Diana Kodner Gökçe’s Handbook for Cantors has been a gold standard for singers seeking to grow in their skills as musicians and ministers. This book presents a thorough outline of the overall ministry of the cantor—from a deeper understanding of the theology and vocation of the ministry to an examination of the practical nuts and bolts of gesture, vocal technique, and music theory. In this third edition, Diana has significantly expanded the content to embrace not only the cantor but also the formation and skill-building of those other singing ministers too often overlooked: the priest and the deacon. This edition, in addition to expanded sections on gesture, liturgical flow, teaching music to the assembly, and the singing of psalmody, devotes an entire chapter to the chants of the priest and deacon. It includes a user-friendly approach to chanting the gospels, the formulas for chanting presbyteral prayers, an overview of some of the important chants for Holy Week, and much more. This is a comprehensive resource on singing the liturgy that no cantor or music minister should be without. See some of the many tips and techniques mentioned in this book in action in the video below!  .
SKU: GI.G-6415
UPC: 785147641506. English, Spanish. Text Source: 1. Psalm 51/Salmo 50:12–13, 14–15, 18–19, adapt. TA, 2. Psalm 19/Salmo 18:8, 9, 10, 11, adapt. TA, English ref.: Lectionary for Mass Scripture: Psalm 51:12–13, 14–15, 18–19, Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11.
Psalm 51: Unison and/or Asmbly, Cantor(s), Guitar, Acc, Psalm 19: 2 Mixed Voices, Asmbly, Cantor, Guitar, Acc.
SKU: GI.G-9185
UPC: 785147918509. English, Greek. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010.
This piece is extracted from the complete setting No Greater Love Mass, G-8789. An arpeggiated accompaniment in contrary motion underlies the cantor’s invocations, switching to a stately support of the congregational or choral Kyrie responses. With easy adaptation, the Kyrie portions could be extracted for a stand-alone Kyrie as well.
SKU: GI.G-006288
Scripture: Psalm 72.
Here is an imaginative setting of Psalm 72 for Advent and the World Day of Prayer for Peace. Logical, tuneful vocal lines are supported by a sensible, user-friendly piano accompaniment. The cantor's solo verses expertly support the text, a well-thought out choral texture underscores the cantor's melody in verse 4. An alternative refrain is also included for Epiphany. .
SKU: GI.G-6608
UPC: 785147660804. English. Text Source: Based on Psalms 42:3, 5, 43:3, 4. Text by Beth Ann Martinez. Scripture: Psalms 42:3, 5, 43:3, 4.
A diatonic melody in even notes offset by a slightly irregular accompaniment characterizes this setting of Psalm 42. Unison and two-part verses alternate with the SAB refrain. An independent violin or C instrument part, soprano descant, and choral backup to the cantor’s final verse round out this most useful setting. For cantor or soloist C instrument
SKU: GI.G-007581
UPC: 641151075815.
Prolific composer Eugene Englert has written this charming work for SATB choir, cantor, and assembly based on the memorable words of St. John: God is love and they who abide in love abide in God and God in them (1 John 4:16, NRSV). The lyrical horal refrain in C-major leads to a pleasing diversion in tonality to E-flat major for the cantor's solo verses as the obbligato C instrument gently floats above.
SKU: GI.G-5442
ISBN 9781579991166. Scripture: Psalm 51, Psalm 64, Psalm 91, Psalm 147:12–20, Psalm 150, Isaiah 38:10–14, 17–20, Habakkuk 3:2–4, 13a, 15–19.
Many parishes have enriched the prayerful time of the Triduum with morning and night prayer. This edition contains night prayer for Holy Thursday and Good Friday and morning prayer for Good Friday and Holy Saturday. A number of various composers are included in these sung settings with texts taken from the official Liturgy of the Hours, including the much-loved Grail translation of the psalms. Accessible for any parish, these settings contain familiar hymns and simple, yet elegant, psalm tones. The antiphons are from GIA's Liturgy of the Hours companion book to Worship-Third Edition.
SKU: GI.G-3970
English, Spanish. Translation: Jaime Cortez. Text by Rory Cooney. Scripture: Psalm 95.
This bilingual (Spanish and English) setting of a Psalm 95-based text is a great opportunity for a cantor and assembly. Reproducible material for the assembly is provided in the octavo to allow their full participation in interjecting responses to the cantor’s verses. Keyboard part from the recording is availble separately.
SKU: MN.50-3519
UPC: 688670535192. Text: Venantius Fortunatus.
This 6th-century text for Good Friday is set for Cantor, Assembly, and SAB voices. Metered congregational refrains with SAB harmony alternate with plainchant verses, which may be sung by sections of the choir or by cantor(s). Length may be tailored to liturgical use. A simplified version of 50-3518.
SKU: GI.G-9498
UPC: 785147949800. English. Text Source: Based on Vidi aquam, adapt. CdS. Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1–2, 9.
The first half of the refrain of this song for baptism is in a quasi-call-and-response format. The Alleluias that are interjected throughout the cantor’s verses are derived from the second half of the refrain. The result is a beautifully flowing composition that will be quickly learned by your choir and congregation. For cantor or soloist.
SKU: GI.G-006287
UPC: 641151062877.
Nick's spirited setting of Psalm 146 will be an instant hit and enduring musical prayer for your choir and congregation. The easy-to-learn choral parts support the refrain and punctuate the cantor's verses with the infectious Come and save us in answer to the soloist's phrases. All choirs, traditional and contemporary, will appreciate this one!
SKU: BA.BA08957
ISBN 9790006525515. 29 x 21 cm inches. Text Language: German, English, Latin. Preface: Münden, Gerd-Peter.
Year after year, during Advent and the Christmas season, compositions are sought which present well-known carols in a new light, whether it be compositions set for small or larger groups, for children or adults, with or without accompanying keyboard instruments. This collection by Gerd-Peter Münden presents carols in new settings as a welcome addition to the Christmas literature and will enrich the repertoire of an adultsâ?? or childrenâ??s choir.The EditorGerd-Peter Münden is one of the most creative German church-musicians today. From 1992 to 1999 he worked as the cantor in Minden, where he also directed the music school for choristers. From 1999 he has been the Cathedral-Cantor at the Braunschweig Cathedral and the director of the cathedral school for choristers. He is the initiator and artistic director of a successful school project throughout Germany encouraging youngsters to sing.
SKU: GI.G-5550C
ISBN 9781579991524. Scripture: Psalms 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 34, 40, 51, 63, 78, 84, 89, 90, 91, 95, 96, 98, 100, 104, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121, 122, 126, 138, 139, 141, 145, 146, 147.
Singing Our Faith is a hymnal-songbook for school liturgies and catechetical settings. Designed for children ages 7 - 12, this hymnal contains timeless music that children will remember and treasure for a lifetime. Hymns are organized according to church year and then follow the themes suggested by the National Catechetical Committee. 287 selections of psalms (refrains), hymns, and service music for students. For use in school and catechetical settings, with contents that are “at the core of a healthy adult parish repertoire.†Supplementary resources include a complete set of recordings on CD, keyboard accompaniment book, C Instrument Edition, and a very helpful Leader's Manual. The Leader's Manual includes sections on selecting music, Ten Ways to Get Your Children to Sing, and more. Comprehensive indexes, a signature feature of all GIA hymnals, round out this great resource.
SKU: GI.G-7869
UPC: 785147786900. English. Text by Tony Alonso.
For cantor or soloist. .
SKU: GI.G-005833
Kathleen Demny has crafted a sure-to-please choral piece that boasts a compelling syncopated melody in the refrain with a convincing metrical change to express the words Maranatha, Lord Jesus, come to us. The equally energetic cantor's voices verses in the relative minor conclude with an SATB call: Veni, Emmanuel that leads us back to the refrain. Adding a strummed guitar with the keyboard part would nicely complement this delightful Advent song.
SKU: GI.G-006289
The straight-to-the-point five-note refrain with four-part choral harmony is an easy learn for your singers and assembly. Rudy always creates ear-catching yet convincing musical twists in his works, as you will hear in this piece. Verses 1 and 2 are slightly syncopated in contrast to the refrain, while verse 3 calls for the choir to hum under the cantor's proclamation as a vocal descant echoes above. The optional final refrain can be performed as a canon at four-, two-, or one-measure intervals. This distinctive ending makes pure physical sense and is fun to sing as well.
