The Beginners Book of Chant   A Benedictine monk    
This book by using the simplest of the chants in common use gives practical instruction on reading the traditional notation, methods of interpretation, rehearsal techniques and accompaniment together with a potted history of its development through to the current day. [more details...]
Code: B0647        £10.95  
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Plainsong for Schools (Abridged)       
Masses and other Chants, for Sundays, seasons, feasts, Requiem, Confirmation. [more details...]
Code: B1186        £1.95  
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Music in the Liturgy   Ben Whitworth    NEW
An introduction to the ancient musical traditions of the Catholic Church as a support for prayer. With the new translation of the Roman Missal, a new phase of liturgical reform and development is underway in the Catholic Church. The role of music in the parish Mass, the choice of hymns, and the rediscovery in many parishes and communities of Gregorian Chant, have all contributed to a growing interest in the variety of musical traditions available as a support for prayer in the Catholic tradition. This book is an introduction to a fascinating and important topic, intended for non-specialists. It covers the role of music in worship, in the Bible and in the lives of the saints; the theology of music; the history of liturgical music; and the genres of music used at Mass today. Ben Whitworth is the Assistant Editor of Usus Antiquior, the journal dedicated to the sacred liturgy. His doctoral thesis (Oxford University, 2010) was concerned with Latin liturgical hymns. He formerly lectured in Theology and English at Leeds Trinity University College. He has founded and directed Gregorian chant choirs in Leeds and Orkney (where he now lives). [more details...]
Code: B2019        £2.50  
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The Catholic Hymn Book - Melody edition   Compiled and edited at The London Oratory    
With foreword by Cardinal Basil Hume. This hymn book compiled in 1998 contains traditional Catholic Hymn, including hymns that are hard to find in more 'modern' collections, such as an extensive section of Hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a large selection of traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns. The Harmony edition includes music for organ/choir. From the preface: "The treasury of English hymnody is especially rich and varied, but has been rather neglected in recent years. It is for this reason that we have produced a new hymn book, which contains may traditional Catholic hymns, a number of which have their origins in other Christian communities, and several written more recently which we believe will stand the test of time. We hope that this new selection will encourage people to sing hymns which contain such theological and devotional riches. In the English Oratories, Cardinal Newman and Father Caswall of the Birmingham Oratory and Father Faber of the London Oratory have given to us a great number of hyumns, which are widely represented among those chosen for this book. We have also include a section of Latin hymns (often with a translation suitable for singing to the original melody), and three complete settings in Gregorian chant of the Mass in Latin. It is our hope that the provisions of these settings in modern notations with accompaniments for organ will mean that many parishes make use of them in their liturgy." [more details...]
Code: B1669        £10.00  
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The Catholic Hymn Book - Harmony Edition   Compiled and edited at The London Oratory    
With foreword by Cardinal Basil Hume. This hymn book compiled in 1998 contains traditional Catholic Hymn, including hymns that are hard to find in more 'modern' collections, such as an extensive section of Hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a large selection of traditional Christmas Carols and Hymns. The Harmony edition includes music for organ/choir. From the preface: "The treasury of English hymnody is especially rich and varied, but has been rather neglected in recent years. It is for this reason that we have produced a new hymn book, which contains may traditional Catholic hymns, a number of which have their origins in other Christian communities, and several written more recently which we believe will stand the test of time. We hope that this new selection will encourage people to sing hymns which contain such theological and devotional riches. In the English Oratories, Cardinal Newman and Father Caswall of the Birmingham Oratory and Father Faber of the London Oratory have given to us a great number of hyumns, which are widely represented among those chosen for this book. We have also include a section of Latin hymns (often with a translation suitable for singing to the original melody), and three complete settings in Gregorian chant of the Mass in Latin. It is our hope that the provisions of these settings in modern notations with accompaniments for organ will mean that many parishes make use of them in their liturgy." [more details...]
Code: B1670        £30.00  
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Liturgical Hymns Old and New - Peoples Copy       
Popular Catholic Hymn book. Over 1,000 Hymns, Songs, Psalms and Mass Settings, including 92 Settings of Mass texts, 673 Hymns and Songs, 100 Children's Hymns, 41 Rizza and Taize Chants, 179 Responsorial Psalms for every Sunday, 7 Benediction Settings. Click here for more info on Liturgical Hymns Old and New… [more details...]
Code: B0350        £10.99  
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Liturgical Hymns Old and New - Large Print       
Popular Catholic Hymn book. Over 1,000 Hymns, Songs, Psalms and Mass Settings, including 92 Settings of Mass texts, 673 Hymns and Songs, 100 Children's Hymns, 41 Rizza and Taize Chants, 179 Responsorial Psalms for every Sunday, 7 Benediction Settings. Large Print edition. Click here for more info on Liturgical Hymns Old and New… [more details...]
Code: B1178        £11.99  
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Liturgical Hymns Old and New - Melody/guitar       
Melody/guitar edition of this popular Catholic Hymn book. Over 1,000 Hymns, Songs, Psalms and Mass Settings, including 92 Settings of Mass texts, 673 Hymns and Songs, 100 Children's Hymns, 41 Rizza and Taize Chants, 179 Responsorial Psalms for every Sunday, 7 Benediction Settings. Click here for more info on Liturgical Hymns Old and New… [more details...]
Code: B0392        £30.99  
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Liturgical Hymns Old and New - Organ/choir       
Melody edition of this popular Catholic Hymn book. Over 1,000 Hymns, Songs, Psalms and Mass Settings, including 92 Settings of Mass texts, 673 Hymns and Songs, 100 Children's Hymns, 41 Rizza and Taize Chants, 179 Responsorial Psalms for every Sunday, 7 Benediction Settings. Click here for more info on Liturgical Hymns Old and New… [more details...]
Code: B1041        £34.99  
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