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Music is integral to our celebration of the Liturgy of Eucharist. It assists us in expressing our thanksgiving, in joining with choirs of heaven, in deepening our reverence for the Communion we receive. This resource looks at the role of music in the Liturgy of the Eucharist including the Communion Rite.
Music at Mass. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) is the set of instructions that governs the celebration of the Eucharist. It was updated in 2001, as a result of reflection on the 40 years of experience since Vatican II, and came into force in Canada with the coming of the new translation of the missal.
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Running throughout Choral Eucharist is music usually known as the ‘Mass Setting’ (or sometimes the ‘Communion Service’). ‘Mass settings’ are choral settings of the texts common to all Eucharist services, different parts of which occur in all three sections of the service.
These are settings that could be sung by congregations without choirs. In general the tune does not range too widely. The difficulty of each setting is indicated. Title: including list of performers (eg organ/piano/other instrumental/ cantor/singing celebrant/ optional mixed or equal choir), parts included (K = Kyrie, G = Gloria, GA = Gospel ...
Jul 11, 2021 · Edition notes: An arrangement for organ and unison voices of Merbecke's Communion Service, including the Responses and Acclamations, the Creed, Sanctus & Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Lord's Prayer, Kyries and Gloria. This edition follows modern usage in not retaining Merbecke's note values.
Litanies are ideally sung. There are three litanies in the celebration of the Eucharist: the Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy), the Universal Prayer and the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). • Ritual Dialogues. of the Lord’s Prayer, and final blessing and dismissal). Depending on the musical abilities of the presid. • Sung Prayers.
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There is a distinct role for music in each of the 4 parts of the Rite: a processional song to accompany the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; music during the period of Adoration; the Eucharistic Song for Benediction and an Acclamation as the Blessed Sacrament is replaced in the tabernacle.
