Music Resources
The Dialogue before the Preface
The Holy, Holy, Holy
The three Acclamations after the Consecration of Mass
This permission applies only to these texts and only when they are sung. The changes in recited texts will go into effect on November 27 as originally planned.
Please note that these new texts do not have to be sung as of September. For those who are ready to do so after September 1st, the use of musical settings of these new texts is being permitted because the singing of texts requires more preparation than simple recitation. This is also an opportunity to become more familiar with some of the new texts as we prepare for the full changes to go into effect. Ultimately, however, this is a marathon and not a sprint! Everyone will grow into both singing and speaking the new translation in the months and years to come.
Please see Questions and Answers for Musicians in Anticipation of the New English Translation of the Roman Missal for further information and advice on implementing new music.
New Mass Settings
The following new Mass settings were chosen by the Archdiocese Roman Missal Music Subcommittee as those which were most promising in terms of faithfulness to the new text, musical form, and ability to encourage active participation. They are:
1. The plainsong setting in the Roman Missal (ICEL): The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has asked that this Mass setting be included in all English editions of the Roman Missal, as well as in all missalettes and participation aids.
Practice Audio and Video Recordings, courtesy of the Archdiocese of Boston.
Instrumental accompaniment for this setting is available from these sources:
The Diocese of Leeds in England
2. The Belmont Mass by Christopher Walker (OCP): An accessible plainsong setting, for use with or without accompaniment.
3. Mass of Gregory the Great by Luke Mayernik (OCP): Features easily sung melodies for use in a variety of contexts.
4. Mass of Frances Cabrini by Kevin Keil (OCP): A hymn-like setting for use primarily with organ accompaniment.
5. Gloria Simplex by Richard Proulx (WLP): An elegant plainsong Gloria setting with accompaniment.
Publishers of New and Revised Settings
Cantica Nova: Six Mass Settings using the new translation.
Church Music Association of America: English chant settings of the new text.
GIA Music: New and revised Mass Settings.
Good for the Soul Music: Mass of Renewal
ICEL: Contains samples of the ritual music which will appear in the Roman Missal.
Missa pro editio tertia: A Mass setting for a variety of situations.
NPM: Listen to the chants that have been approved by the Holy See.
OCP: 11 new settings and 4 revised settings.
St. Michael Hymnal: 12 Mass Settings utilizing the new translation.
World Library Publications: Six new settings.
Archdiocesan Music Workshop
This Workshop took place on June 22 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale. Below are links to audio files of the talks given by Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, Andrew Bauer, and Dr. Laurie Adamo.
Msgr. Wadsworth - First Address
Msgr. Wadsworth - Second Address, Questions and Answers
Andrew Bauer and Dr. Laurie Adamo-Ricigliano: Presentations
Msgr. Wadsworth's Handouts to Attendees:
"Implementing the New Translation: Some Basic Concepts"
"Towards the Future: Singing the Mass"
Prepared by the Archdiocesan Roman Missal Music Subcommittee:
Dr. Laurie Adamo-Ricigliano Andrew Bauer David Hughes Kathey Lewis
Dr. Jennifer Pascual Mark Pacoe Tom Snowden Michael Sweeney
Fr. Matthew Ernest
