The Liber Usualis ("The Usual Book") is the most complete book of chant (square-note notation) you can buy for the Tridentine rites. The book contains all of the chant for every feast of the year as well as all special services such as burials, weddings, blessing of Holy Oils, ordinations and benediction. The volume also contains the common chants for the Divine Office and the …

A convenient, practical collection of chant repertoire for the parish choir. Contains the complete Order of Mass, seven of the chant masses and the Requiem, four sequences, and 40 hymns, canticles, and psalms drawn from the most familiar repertoire. Imprimatur: J. Thomas, del. ep., Tornaci, March 1, 1978

Grouped into five sections (Symbols, Simple Neums, Rhythm, Special Neums, and Modes), Square Notes clarifies the basics of Gregorian chant.  Every fundamental of chant is covered with a short explanation followed by written exercises to be done in the workbook - fill in the blank, identifying notes, writing notation, drawing rhythmic waves, and much more. 

The Gaduale Romanum contains the chant propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All texts are from the Novus Ordo (post-Vatican II) Mass, not the Tridentine Mass. The book includes several indexes for verses, saints, feasts and masses and also has a built-in ribbon marker. This is the …

Allegri's Miserere, one of the best known works of the Renaissance, is renowned for its haunting high treble solo part. Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli demonstrates his simpler style which gives precedence to clarity and comprehensibility of the sacred text. Music by the Tallis Scholars

This is the much anticipated new hymnal that will inspire Catholics to want to sing the great sacred music of our heritage. Beautifully bound, this hymnal is much more than a collection of hymns. Following the general plan in Musicam Sacram , this hymnal consists of three major sections: the Order of the Mass; musical settings for the Ordinary of the Mass; and a selection of about 160 of the …

The primary 'proper' chant book for High Mass choir members in the United States since the 1930s. Set to Gregorian Psalm-tones with organ accompaniment. These 'proper' chants for the entire year are beautiful yet simple enough for most choir members to sing with limited practice. Includes complete daily, seasonal, ember-day, ferial, common Masses, etc. Table of Contents. Also includes Preface, …

The perfect introduction to chant! The purity and simplicity of Gregorian chant is what fed the musical and liturgical life of Christianity for more than a millennium before there were any Protestants. But after the reforms of the Vatican II Council in the 1960s, chant went into disuse. Gregorian chant is back, and more popular than it has been in the last forty years. This handy book is …

The Gregorian Missal contains all of the chants for Sunday Mass in Latin as well as the various prayers from the Mass in Latin and English. The missal also contains the ordinary of the Mass in Latin and English and all of the ordinary chants (Kyrie, Sanctus, etc.) for the Mass. Texts for various special masses (for the dead, for the pope, etc.) are also included.   Imprimatur: Georgius …

Estonian Pilharmonic Chamber Choir, Paul Hillier The period from 1880 to 1917 marked a renaissance in Russian choral music.  Previously, Russian choral music had been dominated by German and Italian influences.  Now composers returned to old Russian chant as the source for their works, thus creating a thoroughly Russian choral style.  Although Sergei Rachmaninov wrote only a few …

Contains authentic but simpler propers for all the seasons, solemnities, and major feasts of the liturgical year, the principal ritual and votive masses, the commons of saints, a shorter Kyriale, and all the chants for the Mass. All the texts are from the new Order of Mass. If you want to introduce Gregorian chant to your parish but are worried about the complexities of singing different …

This wonderful collection of Catholic Latin Classics is performed by The Cathedral Singers, conducted by Richard Proulx. Due to the relatively short running time of this CD, some of the hymns are not sung in their entirety but are abridged versions.

Liber Usualis (Missae et Officii: Pro Dominicis et Festis cum Cantu Gregoriano) 1962 edition The Liber Usualis (pronounced Lee-behr  Oos-oo-ah-lees and Latin for The Book of Common Use ) is usually associated with the Gregorian chant propers sung at Mass, but its usefulness doesn't end there! The Liber (as it is commonly called) is first and foremost a practical combination of the various …

A simple book of chants for Mass including the Asperges me, Vidi aquam, Masses I through XViii, Credos I through VI and a number of ad libitum chants. Imprimatur: J. Thomas, Vic. Gen., Tornaci, December 24, 1973

The Cathedral Singers, Richard Proulx, Conductor This instantly popular recording by Richard Proulx and his Cathedral Singers presents a generous selection of glorious sounds of the past, an exquisite album of Gregorian, Ambrosian and Gallican chant. The 28 hymns include the Missa de Angelis, Missa Simplex, Pange Lingua, Adoro te Devote, Ave Verum Corpus, O Filii et Filiae, Salve Regina, …

The Cathedral Singers, Richard Proulx, Conductor A sequel to the best-seller, Sublime Chant, Richard Proulx and his Cathedral Singers present another exquisite selection of glorious sounds of the past in this inspiring album of Gregorian, Ambrosian and Galician chant. The 32 hymns include chants for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, two Mass settings, favorites like Panis Angelicus, O …

Over 200 chants and litanies for the various liturgical seasons grouped by theme and season. Contains several indexes and a built-in ribbon marker.

This Traditional Roman Hymnal is a collection of the ordinary chants of the Mass, Hyms for the liturgical year, Kyriales, Credos, a special section for Confirmation, Burial and Requiem Mass, plus the Litany of the Saints for Rogations and 40 Hours.  This book will be a great help for congregations, choirs and religious houses.  The parts of the Mass are in Gregorian Notation while …

The primary 'proper' chant book for High Mass choir members in the United States since the 1930s. Set to Gregorian Psalm-tones with organ accompaniment. These 'proper' chants for the entire year are beautiful yet simple enough for most choir members to sing with limited practice. Includes complete daily, seasonal, ember-day, ferial, common Masses, etc. Table of Contents. Also includes Preface, …

An overview of the history and elements of Gregorian chant with musical samples and spoken word descriptions.

Graduale Triplex A reproduction of the Graduale Romanum with the neums from the Laon manuscript printed above the modern square notes in black, and the neums of the manuscript of the St. Gall family beneath in red. Correct interpretation of the neums is the singer's basis for developing adequate performance of the Gregorian melodies.

Graduale Romanum - Accompaniment, Vol. 1 Contains the propers for the Principal Feasts.   About Graduale Romanum The Graduale Romanum (Vatican edition) plus the three accompaniment volumes contain the propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All texts from the new Order of Mass. 918 …

The Coming of Christ is the first of a series of 3 CDs using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ.  Sung by the Gloria Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, these reknowned experts bring a wealth of experience and worship to the interpretation of the chant.  Well-known pieces alternatae with numerous antiphons to …

The Musical Notation For Latin Liturgical Manuscripts This collection features reproductions of a broad range of chant manuscripts from across Europe covering several centuries of liturgical music. Each reproduction includes commentary on the uniqueness of the notation and its importance in the broad scope of chant.

Dom Eugene Cardine A study of the various signs (notation) used through the ages.  Numerous examples and comparisons.

A Christmas Present From Polyphony For over a decade, Stephen Layton and Polyphony have been astonishing London audiences with their annual Christmas concert series. Alongside extravagant oratorio performances, the group has presented a cappella programs of Christmas music to audiences enthralled by the range of repertoire available. This delightful new collection, available at budget price, …

Gregorian Chant By Willi Apel Interest in Gregorian chant has always been alive among musicologists and those devoted to preserving early church music in all its haunting simplicity. Willi Apel's extensive survey of the chant describes the evolutionary process of its long history as well as its definition and terminology, the structure of the liturgy, the texts, the notation, the rhythm, the …

Exultate Deo - The Singing Nuns Five Gregorian Masses Mass VIII (de Angelis) - Credo III - Mass IX (BVM) - Credo IV - Asperges Me - Mass XI (For Sundays throughout the year) - Credo I - Mass XVII (For Sundays in Advent and Lent) - Mass XIII (Stelliferi Conditor Orbis) - Vidi Aquam

Liber Hymnarius Contains the hymns of the Divine Office for the seasons and solemnities. The great corpus of chant office hymns under one cover. Includes a ribbon bookmark. This 1983 “hymn book” has all the Office hymns, which are now identical for the Roman and the Benedictine office. The melodies are restored to their original form, as are the texts, as called for by the Second …

The Beloved Son is the second of a series of 3 CDs using the exquisite music of Gregorian chant to describe and illuminate the life of Christ.  Sung by the Gloria Dei Cantores Schola and conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, CBE, these reknowned experts bring a wealth of experience and worship to the interpretation of the chant.  Well-known pieces alternatae with numerous antiphons to show the …

The Monks of the Abbeys of Orval, Liguge, Citeaux, Becitellouin, En Calcat, St. Wandrille.  The Choirs of the Institut St. Gregoire at Lyons, of the Basilica of Beaune, and of the University of Strasbourg. Contains chants for the seasons of:   Advent                   Palm Sunday …

Following the success of Gregorian Melodies , this album contains more of the most popular chants including the Te Deum, Stabat Mater, and Ave Maria.   Also included are chants for the Liturgical Year from Advent to Pentecost, as well as chants devoted to Our Lady and the Blessed Sacrament, and the Mass of the Angels.

Directed by John Rutter Performed by the Cambridge Singers and the City of London Sinfonia Brass with Thelma Owen (harp) and John Scott (organ)

The Monks of the Abbeys of Kergonan, St. Wandrille, En Calcat, and Bricquebec; the Choirs of the Institut St. Gregoire at Lyons, of  l'Arche, of the Cathedrals of Dijon, Rennes, and of Angers, of the Basilicas of Beaune and Monserrat; the Holy Spirit Fathers at Chevilly; and Magdalith and Dom de Malherbe. Contains chants for the seasons of:  …

Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola Mary Berry, Conductor Shining Like the Sun tells the story of one of the most remarkable events of Christ's life: the Lord's appearing in glory to three of his disciples, Peter, James, and John. Shining Like the Sun begins with chants that prophesy the transfiguration, then moves to chants that vividly describe the dazzling moment of transfiguration. This recording …

The  Ars Antiqua Choralis is an historic series of choral maserworks published in new authentic editions by GIA Publications, Inc.  Features works from the 15th to 18th centuries, this series is carefully transcribed with all editorial contributions (dynamics, phrasing, articulation, translations, and keyboard reductions) clearly identified, with no "arranging" of the original …

The acclaimed Gloria Dei Cantores Schola, conducted by Dr. Mary Berry, using the exquisite music of the Gregorian Chant, sing hymns about Christ's Passion, the ultimate sacrifice. A highlight is the chanting of the entire Passion narrative according to the Gospel of John. Also includes chants on Christ's Resurrection and Ascension, closing with a powerful Te Deum.

A selection of vocal music from the father of Polyphony. Selections include the Missa Descendit Angelus Domini, Sicut Cervus, Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis II and Jubilate Deo. Sung by the Gloriae Dei Cantores. Directed by Elizabeth C. Patterson

Performed by the Franciscans of the Immaculate & Friends

Michael Haydn The King's Consort, Robert King Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Hilary Summers (alto) James Gilchrist (tenor) Peter Harvey (bass)   The King's Consort's latest foray into the studio brings us a thrilling new recording of Michael Haydn's Requiem, and reveals the little-known St Ursula Mass to be a truly exceptional work.  The Requiem was composed in response to tragedy, the …

Music by the Anonymous 4

Graduale Romanum - Accompaniment, Vol. 2 Contains the propers for  Advent to Easter except music in Vol. 1 & 3  .   About Graduale Romanum The Graduale Romanum (Vatican edition) plus the three accompaniment volumes contain the propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All …

Jubilate Deo (Accompaniment) (Traditional Chant) About Jubilate Deo A small collection of Latin chants sung at Mass; modern notation. Chants selected by the Vatican so that persons of all nationalities are able to celebrate together.

Performed by the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and conducted by Paul Hillier

William Byrd (1540-1623) Gradualia:  The Marian Masses

Homage To El Misteri d'Elx - La Vespra Every Year, the Elche Festival (Misterii is a mystery play that is celebrated by the townspeople of Elche (or Elx, located in Valencia, in Southeastern Spain) to mark the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The play, set in two acts, La Vespra and La Festa, takes place over two days and is remarkable in that its origin goes back to …

Renaissance —Music for Inner Peace is the first recording for Universal by the acclaimed vocal ensemble, The Sixteen , conducted by Harry Christophers. A beautiful collection of music for revival and relaxation, it includes the sublime Agnus Dei by Barber, the famous Allegri Miserere , Thomas Tallis’ “If Ye Love Me”, Palastrina’s Kyrie , Josquin’s Ave Maria …

Graduale Romanum - Accompaniment, Vol. 3 Contains the propers for the Sundays of Ordinary time.   About Graduale Romanum The Graduale Romanum (Vatican edition) plus the three accompaniment volumes contain the propers for the entire liturgical year, the ritual and votive masses, sanctoral cycle, and the complete Kyriale with all the chants for the Mass. All texts from the new Order of …

Music by the Tallis Scholars

The  Ars Antiqua Choralis is an historic series of choral maserworks published in new authentic editions by GIA Publications, Inc.  Features works from the 15th to 18th centuries, this series is carefully transcribed with all editorial contributions (dynamics, phrasing, articulation, translations, and keyboard reductions) clearly identified, with no "arranging" of the …

Cantus Colln Konrad Junghanel The seven Passion cantatas the comprise Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri were written in 1680.  This classic of German Baroque sacred music is based on the medieval Lati hymn, "Salve mundi salutare."  The work is written from the perspective of an imaginary observer of Christ's sufferings.  It directs one's gaze upwards, from the feet ( Ad pedes ) to …

Red Byrd At the center of what the Scottish Tourist Board likes to call the "Kingdom of Fife" is the town of St. Andrews.  Now famed as much for golf courses as for the striking location of the cathedral and Bishop's castle.  The early ecclesiastic inhabitants of St. Andrews were loosely affiliated to Rome, and there were strong links with the Continental mainland, with …