Music for Advent-1-C (Nov 29)

Prelude:           Conditor alme siderum (verset 1): Titelouze
Processional Hymn: 195: Creator Of The Stars Of Night
Kyrie:             Missa XVII (salve): chant
Gloria:            -no-Gloria-during-Advent-
Readings:          479
Psalm:             (Guimont p 9) To you O Lord I lift...
Acclamation:       (Advent-1-C) Lord show us your love...
Intercessions:     138: Lord hear our prayer
Offertory:         352: Love Divine All Loves Excelling
                   (11) (score) Messiah # 4 "And The Glory": Handel
Sanctus/Mem/Amen:  Missa XVII (salve): chant
Agnus Dei          Missa XVII (salve): chant
Communion Hymn:    197: My Soul In Stillness Waits
Final Hymn:        190: O Come O Come Emmanuel (v=1,2,3)
Postlude:          Conditor alme siderum (verset 3): Titelouze

Music Notes:


Happy Liturgical New Year to all! The New Church Year begins
this weekend, and for the next twelve months our Scripture texts
will be found in the Hymnals under the headings "Sunday C" and
"Weekday 2". We begin the tenth year of use of the Catholic
Community Hymnal (blessed and distributed Dec 2000). During Advent,
our Introductory Rite is noticeably more penitential: the Kyrie
becomes more prominent as we set aside the Gloria except for feast
days (Dec 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec 12 Feast
of Our Lady of Guadalupe).


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Ps 83:13) Dominus dabit benignitatem; et terra nostra dabit
fructum sum (The Lord will bestow his loving kindness; and our
land will yield its fruit).


Jean Titelouze (1563-1633) at a young age became organist at the
cathedral in Rouen France, and remained there the rest of his life.
Among his many compositions are three versets on the melody of
"Conditor alme siderum" (see Hymnal 195); the prelude and postlude this
weekend are his first and third versets (first with melody in pedals,
third with melody hidden among other notes in manuals and pedals).

USCCB Ordo 2010

http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/2010cal.pdf

Music for OT-34-B (Nov 22) Christ The King

Prelude:           Offertoire (Douze Pieces Nouvelles #10): Dubois
Processional Hymn: (5) 288: The King Of Glory
                   444: Alleluia Sing To Jesus
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            (5) Gloria: Anderson
                   113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          678
Psalm:             (Guimont p 176) The Lord is king...
Acclamation:       (OT-34-B CTK) Blessed is he...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         284: Christ Is The King
                   (11) (score p _) Rex tremendae: Mozart
Sanctus/Mem/Amen:  (5) 117-118-119: Peoples Mass, Danish Mass
                   172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          (5) 187: Agnus Dei: chant
                   189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion Hymn:    (5) 443: Without Seeing You
                   353: What Wondrous Love Is This
Final Hymn:        285: All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name
Postlude:          Grand Choeur (Douze Pieces # 12): Dubois

Music Notes:


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Ps 28: 10b,11b) Sedebit Dominus Rex in aeternum; Dominus
benedicet populo suo in pace (The Lord will sit on his royal
throne for ever; the Lord will bless his people in peace).


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


Also this weekend, we conclude the Liturgical Year and
complete the ninth year of use of our hymnals (blessed and
distributed Dec 2000 (Advent-1)). Hymns selected each week
attempt to highlight: the Propers of the day, scripture verses
in the Readings, seasonal themes.


Francois Clement Theodore Dubois (1837-1924) born in Rosnay
Marne France, began early musical studies at Rheims Cathedral,
then attended Paris Conservatory; 1861-66 in Italy after winning
Prix de Rome; 1866 in Paris as teacher, organist, composer;
thereafter divided time between Conservatory (1871- harmony prof,
1891- composition prof, 1896-1905 director) and Church
(1868- Madeleine choirmaster, 1871- Sainte Clotilde organist,
1877- Madeleine organist). Composed religious and secular pieces
(organ, orchestral instruments, voice); wrote six textbooks on
composition and harmony.


The Prelude ("Twelve New Pieces" 1892) and Postlude ("Twelve
Pieces" 1886) were selected, respectively, as a musical meditation
for the poignant Gospel, and commentary on the majestic First Reading.



Online Resources ...

Offertoire (Douze Pieces Nouvelles # 10)(1892)
http://imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/a/ab/IMSLP08725-DuboisDouzeNouvellesPieces.pdf
http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/listings/2000/2026/ (timestamp == 0:48:44)
http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/listings/2001/0113/ (timestamp == 0:13:23)

Grand Choeur in Bb (Douze Pieces #12)(1886)
http://imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/4/4b/IMSLP08974-Dubois_-_Douze_Pieces_pour_Orgue.pdf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fuEzEk0oIY

Music for OT-33-B (Nov 15)

Prelude:           Allegro Pomposo: Adams
Processional Hymn: 847: Immortal Invisible
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          675
Psalm:             (Guimont p 173) You are my inheritance...
Acclamation:       (OT-33-B) Be vigilant at all times...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         326: O Lord Hear My Prayer (v1=3x,v2=3x)
                   (11) (score) Lacrimosa: Mozart
Sanctus/Mem/Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion Hymn:    431: O Lord I Am Not Worthy
Final Hymn:        318: Let All Things Now Living
Postlude:          Grand Choir: Adams

Music Notes:


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Jer 29: 11,12,14; Ps 84) Dicit Dominus; Ego cogito
cogitationes pacis, et non afflictionis; invocabitis me,
et ego exaudiam vos; et reducam captivitatem vestram de
cunctis locis. Ps. Benedixisti Domine terram
tuam; avertisti captivitatem Iacob. (The Lord says:
"I am pondering thoughts of peace and not of affliction;
you shall call upon me, and I will hear you; and I will
bring you back from all the lands where you are held
captive." V. O Lord, you have blessed your land; you have
put an end to Jacob's captivity.)


The Offertory Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Ps 43: 8, 9) Liberasti nos, Domine, ex affligentibus nos;
et eos qui nos oderunt, confudisti. V. In Deo laudabimur
tota die, et nomini tuo confitebimur in saecula. (You have
delivered us, Lord from those who afflict us; and you have
put to shame those who hate us. V, In God we shall take
pride all day long; and we shall celebrate your name forever.)


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Mk 11:24) Amen dico vobis, quidquid orantes petitis,
credite quia accipietis, et fiet vobis (Amen I say to you,
whatever you ask in your prayers, believe that you shall
receive it, and it shall be granted unto you).


Next weekend (Nov 22) is the Feast Day of Saint Cecilia,
Patroness of Music, and the day of our Quarterly (Beige Envelope)
Music Fund Collection. We thank you for your generosity which
enables us to locate, prepare, and present throughout the year
music properly suited to the Church, whether in Liturgy or in
Concert. The first of sixteen Vatican II documents, Sacrosanctum
Concilium (Dec 1963), devotes Chapter Six to Sacred Music,
re-echoing what the Church has said century after century about
the importance, qualities, purposes, of the "treasure of inestimable
value, greater even than that of any other art". We seek to attain
and uphold these high expectations.


Our next concert is Messiah Part One on Sun Dec 20 at 4 pm.
This oratorio by G F Handel is in three parts. The entire work
contains Scripture passages in English; some verses are composed
for soloist, others for chorus. Professional and semi-professional
instrumentalists (violin, viola, cello, bass, recorder, oboe,
bassoon, etc) will accompany all singing. You are invited to
attend to hear this fine music, and anyone is welcome to join
in singing the choruses (bring a score, or "rent" one of ours).
Do reserve the afternoon, and invite family, neighbors, friends,
to attend!

Music for OT-32-B (Nov 8)

Prelude:           Priere (Pratique Bk 8)(Opus 56 No 2): Guilmant
Processional Hymn: (5) Saints Of God
                   (830) Proper in English
                   (11) 27: The Cry Of The Poor
Kyrie:             -spoken-
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Gloria:            (5) Gloria: Anderson
                   (830) 113: Glory To God: Andrews
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Readings:          672
Psalm:             (Guimont p 170) Praise the Lord my soul...
Acclamation:       (OT-32-B) Blessed are the poor in spirit...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         281: Holy Holy Holy
                   (11) (sheet) Gressus meos dirige: Lassus
Sanctus/Mem/Amen:  (5) 117-118-119: Peoples Mass, Danish Mass
                   (830) 172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Agnus Dei          (5) 187: Agnus Dei: chant
                   (830) 189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
                   (11) Missa VIII (de angelis): chant
Communion Hymn:    429: You Satisfy The Hungry Heart
Final Hymn:        (5) 424: For All The Saints
                   405: God Of Day And God Of Darkness
Postlude:          Marche (Pratique Bk 10)(Opus 56 No 3): Guilmant

Music Notes:


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


The Entrance Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Ps 87: 3+2) Intret oratio mea inconspectu tuo: inclina aurem
tuam ad precem meam Domine. Domine Deus salutis meae; in die
clamavi, et nocte coram te (Let my prayer enter into your presence;
incline your year to my supplication, O Lord. O Lord, God of my
salvation, day and night have I cried before you).


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Ps 22: 1,2) Dominus regit me, et nihil mihi deerit; in loco pascuae
ibi me collocavit; super aquam refectionis educavit me (The Lord is
my shepherd and I shall want nothing; he has set me in a land of
abundant pastures; he has led me to life-renewing waters).



Online Resources ...

Priere
http://www.guilmant.nl/midi/opus56_2.mid ()

Marche
http://www.guilmant.nl/midi/opus56_3a.mid ()

Concert "Pieces for Bassoon and Strings"

http://eft94530.googlepages.com/2009-1106-ffc.pdf

First Friday Concerts
November 6, 2009
11:15 am

Pieces for Bassoon and Strings

Yueh Chou, bassoon
Ondine T Young, violin & viola
Alicia Yang, violin
William Skeen, cello



Composers:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Francois Devienne (1759-1803)

Music for OT-31-B (Nov 1) All Saints

Prelude:           Placare Christe Servulis (Opus 65 Bk 7): Guilmant
Processional Hymn: 424: For All The Saints
Kyrie:             -spoken-
Gloria:            113: Glory To God: Andrews
Readings:          766
Psalm:             (Guimont p 199) Lord this is the people...
Acclamation:       (All Saints) Come to me all you who...
Intercessions:     -spoken-
Offertory:         345: How Firm A Foundation
                   (11) (ESM p 355) O quam gloriosum: Victoria
Sanctus/Mem/Amen:  172-175-177: Community Mass: Proulx
Agnus Dei          189: Lamb Of God: Proulx
Communion Hymn:    335: Seek Ye First
Final Hymn:        425: Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones
Postlude:          Deo Gratias (Opus 65 Bk 10): Guilmant

Music Notes:


The Communion Antiphon (Graduale Romanum Chant Proper):
(Mt 5:8,9,10) Beati mundo corde, quoniam ipsi Deum videbunt;
beati pacifici, quoniam filii Dei vocabuntur; beati qui
persecutionem patiuntur propter iustitiam, quoniam ipsorum est
regnum caelorum (Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall
see God; blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called
sons of God; blessed are those who suffer persecution for the
sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven).


Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) was born in Sanchidrian (Avila)
Spain. Around 1564 he went to Rome, where he joined the monastery
founded by St Ignatius Loyola as part of the fight against Lutheranism.
He may have studied with Palestrina around this time. In 1575 he was
ordained as a priest, after a period of service at the monastery as
maestro di cappella. In 1586 he returned to Spain, this time in the
service of the Dowager Empress Maria, who was entering the convent of
Descalzas Reales in Madrid. Victoria remained at the convent until
the end of his life, performing several roles: priest, composer, choir
director, organist.


"O quam gloriosum", found in his first book of motets (1572),
is composed for the Feast of All Saints (O how fair and glorious
is that kingdom, wherein the saints dwell, joyful in their Lord
and Savior, all clothed in shining raiment, following after the Lamb,
wherever he shall lead).