You can download this treasure for $5 here. It is already in use in many parishes. This book features complete Introits, Offertories, and Communions, all with Psalm verses, according to the ordinary form calendar, all with four part writing that is easy to learn. These are extremely effective and make a nice contrast when mixed with plainchant. I fully expect this resource to grow in value as we make the liturgical transition to more solemn and dignified music using actual liturgical texts. This resource is perfectly suitable for the new Missal.
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This resource is perfectly suitable for the new Missal.
I noticed that the last SCG was a collection of settings from the Missal, not the Gradual. Of course, this is fine. Has the new one linked here been updated for the new Missal antiphon translations?
As of today, I've not even seen the Antiphons from the new Missal. So far as I know, only a few publishers have the files.
In any case, this is not necessary. As sung antiphons, there is no requirement that they adopt the precise wording of the Missal antiphons.
This is a resource that I use regularly, right now for the Communion Antiphon (which we sing while the legion of EMHC's are in the sanctuary receiving…takes about three minutes or so, and a small group then continues while the choir receives. An excellent plan that doesn't require eliminating the communion hymn!)
Beginning in Lent this year, we will also sing the Entrance Antiphon prior to the Processional Hymn. It's not a perfect solution, but it is a very good transitional approach. Thank you for this excellent resource!
In any case, this is not necessary. As sung antiphons, there is no requirement that they adopt the precise wording of the Missal antiphons.
True, but I was curious. I use them almost exclusively for Offertories, for which there is no official translation anyway.