Music for OT-26-C (Sep 30)

Prelude:           Prelude in Ab major (opus 21 no 2): Richter
Processional Hymn: 388: God Whose Purpose Is To Kindle
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            94: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Readings:          655
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         338: How Can I Keep From Singing
                   (11) (p 134) Let all the angels of God: Handel
Acclamations:      103-104-105: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Agnus Dei:         108: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Communion Hymn:    387: The Harvest of Justice
Final Hymn:        412: Jerusalem My Happy Home
Postlude:          Prelude in C minor (opus 21 no 1): Richter

Music Notes:


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant: Memento verbi
tui servo tuo, Domine in quo mihi spem dedisti: haec me consolata
est in humilitate mea) translated (Be mindful of your word to your
servant, O Lord, in which you caused me to hope; this has been my
comfort in my affliction).


Ernst Friedrich Eduard Richter (1809-1879) born in Grosschonau
Saxony Germany, studied in Zittau at the Gymnasium. In 1831 went to
Leipzig to study music with C T Weinlig (Thomaskirche cantor). In 1843
at Leipzig Conservatory founding, became first teacher (with M Hauptmann)
of theory and composition. In 1847 undertook direction of the Singakademie,
and later held several organist posts (Petrikirche 1851-, Neukirche 1862-,
Nikolaikirche 1862-). In 1868 succeeded Hauptmann as Thomaskirche cantor
and musical director of principal churches in Leipzig; taught organ at
Leipzig Conservatory. Wrote articles (many musical subjects) and textbooks
(harmony, theory, counterpoint). Composed pieces for organ, choir.

Music for OT-25-C (Sep 23)

Prelude:           Adagio: Becker
Processional Hymn: 360: Bring Forth The Kingdom
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            94: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Readings:          652
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         335: Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God
                   (11) Primum quaerite: Isaac
Acclamations:      103-104-105: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Agnus Dei:         108: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Communion Hymn:    376: Two Fishermen
Final Hymn:        405: God Of Day And God Of Darkness
Postlude:          Christus, der ist mein Leben: Becker

Music Notes:


This weekend at the 5 pm Vigil Mass, the Music is led
by the School Choir (directed by Rebecca Monson).


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant):
Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis: utinam dirigantur viae meae,
ad custodiendas iustificationes tuas (You have ordered
that your commandments be kept diligently; O that my ways may be
guided towards the keeping of your statutes).


At Offertory, the Antiphon (Primum quarite regnum Dei,
et omnia adicientur vobis, dicit Dominus) translated "Seek first
the kingdom of God, and all the rest will be given to you in
addition, says the Lord" is alternated with verses from NAB Psalm 37
(Vulgate Psalm 36 v1 Be not emulous of evildoers, nor envy them
that work iniquity. v3 Trust in the Lord and do good and dwell in
the land and thou shalt dwell secure).


Henricus Isaac (c1450-1517) was a Franco-Flemish composer who
lived at Innsbruck and Florence (taught the future Pope Leo X).

Music for OT-24-C (Sep 16)

Prelude:           Arietta: Viner
Processional Hymn: 301: Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            94: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Readings:          649
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         342: Amazing Grace
                   (11) Amazing grace: _
Acclamations:      103-104-105: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Agnus Dei:         108: Mass of Creation: Haugen
Communion Hymn:    357: You Are Mine
Final Hymn:        348: There's A Wideness In God's Mercy
Postlude:          Finale: Viner

Music Notes:


The Chant (Graduale Romanum) Communion Antiphon (Dico
vobis, gaudium est angelis Dei super uno peccatore
paenitentiam agente) translated: I say unto you: there is
joy among the Angels of God for one single sinner who repents.


Alan Viner (1951-) born in Gloucester England, began piano
at age 8, and organ at age 13, attended University of Reading
(Honours Degree 1973), Saint Luke's College Exeter (PGCE 1974),
Royal College of Music (ARCM 1976). He was Organist and
Choirmaster (St Mary's Berkeley, St Nicholas's Hardwicke) and
Head/Director of Music at several schools in Hertfordshire,
Gloucester, Shrewsbury. Since 1989 he teaches privately, composes,
accompanies, and since 1997 is member of the Ellesmere College
(Shropshire) peripatetic team.


The "Arietta" presents a pensive melody weaving above and
below independent accompaniment and pedal, while the "Finale"
is a majestic piece of purposeful stride.

Music for OT-23-C (Sep 9)

Prelude:           Holberg Suite "Sarabande": Grieg
Processional Hymn: (5) In The Day Of The Lord
                   423: Lift High The Cross
Kyrie:             -spoken-
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Gloria:            94: Mass of Creation: Haugen
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Readings:          646
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         375: The Summons
                   (11) Sicut cervus: Palestrina
Acclamations:      103-104-105: Mass of Creation: Haugen
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Agnus Dei:         108: Mass of Creation: Haugen
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Communion Hymn:    27: The Cry Of The Poor
Final Hymn:        (5) 297: I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light
                   852: At The Name Of Jesus
Postlude:          Sigurd Jorsalfar "Hyldningsmarsj": Grieg

Music Notes:


This is the weekend after First Friday. Saturday 5 pm Vigil Mass
Lectors are from the Student Council, and the Music is led by the
School Choir (directed by Rebecca Monson).
Sunday 11 am, our chant Mass setting is Missa VIII ("de angelis").


"Sicut cervus" by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)
sets the English (Missal) Communion Antiphon (Like a deer that longs
for running streams, my soul longs for you, my God. My soul is
thirsting for the living God).


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant):

(Make vows to the Lord your God, and accomplish them, all you who gather
around him to present offerings; to the awesome God who takes away the
life of princes; he is greatly feared by all the kings of the earth).

Concert "___"

First Friday Concert
Sep 7, 2007
11:15 am

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Music for OT-22-C (Sep 2)

Prelude:           Avant-propos: Lloyd
Processional Hymn: 403: Gather Us In
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            135: Angels and Saints: Janco
Readings:          643
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         367: Tis The Gift To Be Simple
                   (11) His yoke is easy: Handel
Acclamations:      140-141-145: Angels and Saints: Janco
Agnus Dei:         146: Angels and Saints: Janco
Communion Hymn:    449: I Am The Bread Of Life
Final Hymn:        425: Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones
Postlude:          Sortie: Lloyd

Music Notes:


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant):
Domine, memorabor iustitiae
tuae solius: Deus, docuisti me a iuventute mea, et usque
in senectam et senium, Deus, ne derelinquas me
(O Lord, I will be mindful of your justice alone; You have
taught me, O God, from my youth; and so, unto old age and
grey hairs, O God, forsake me not).


The Gospel Acclamation is a Scripture text in Messiah (# 21).


Richard H Lloyd (1933-), born near Manchester England,
attended: Lichfield Cathedral (1942-47 chorister), Rugby School
(music scholar), Jesus College Cambridge (organ scholar).
Held posts at: Salisbury Cathedral (assistant organist),
Hereford Cathedral (organist and master of choristers),
Durham Cathedral (1974-85 organist), Salisbury Cathedral (school).
Now divides his time between examining and composing.
The prelude and postlude bear French titles: Avant-propos ("preface")
is a gentle introspective piece; Sortie ("exit, departure") is
confident and march-like with opportunities for melodic
fragments to be played on the gallery Fanfare Trumpet.