32nd in OT (B • 2024)
Hi Friends—
Here is our ordo for this weekend.
Please be advised that today a choir member contacted me to let me know they tested positive for the Covid 19. I leave it all to you how you handle the (presumed) exposure from Wednesday’s rehearsal. At this point, I feel comfortable assuming that everyone has either had it or has inoculated themselves appropriately, therefore no action will be taken corporately at this time. (For my part, I essentially consider it “Influenza C”. At a bare minimum, watch yourself for symptoms.
Entrance Antiphon Hymn to the tune SOUTHWELL.
Entrance Antiphon: S&S (simple)
Psalm 146
Alleluia ‘cum Magnificat’
Offertory Antiphon: S&S (simple)
Offertory Hymn to the tune LEONI
Communion Antiphon: S&S (simple)
Communion Motet: I’ll bless the Lord arr. Telemann / Morber
Communion Hymn: My God and is Thy Table Spread? to the tune CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM
Recessional Hymn: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus to the tune NETTLETON
Advent Resource Guide (2024)
Click here to access the practice resources for the Advent 2024 booklet, handily collated into one place.
Greetings All—
Here is a list of resources for those of you who wish to work ahead in the Advent 2024 booklet.
Please be aware that certain videos actually link to full playlists—you can tell when there is a little symbol with three lines in the upper right corner:
whereas other practice tracks contain all of the voice parts within the same video, and you can jump ahead to your specific voice part by clicking on the timestamp in the video description.
Christ the King
(Not Advent, but in the booklet)
Advent Alleluias
Advent III Only:
Advent I
Advent II
Advent III
NB: the version of the psalm that we are singing is a revised version from that which is featured in the original practice video, so there will be slight discrepancies. This video is time-stamped with all voice parts.
Advent IV
Live performance:
Practice Track:
NB: we will take the Ave Maria a little faster than this, however this is a good practice track since it flows nice and slowly.
31st in OT (B • 2024)
Greetings All—
On the heels of All Saints, here is our ordo and practice resources for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Processional Hymn: Entrance Antiphon trope to the tune IN BABILONE (Link)
Entrance Antiphon: Forsake me not… (Source & Summit; see below)
Psalm: 18 I love You, Lord, my strength. (Link)
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia ‘cum Magnificat’ (Link)
Offertory Antiphon: Bless the Lord, O my soul. (Source & Summit; see below)
Offertory Hymn: Forever bless the Lord, My Soul to the tune ST. FLAVIAN (Link)
Communion Antiphon: You will show me the path of life, O Lord. (Source & Summit; see below)
Communion Motet: O Sacrum Convivium by Remondi
Communion Hymn: Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart to the tune EVENTIDE (Link)
Recessional Hymn: The Marriage Feast is Ready to the tune ELLACOMBE (Link)
NB: this recording of the psalm has timestamps in the YouTube video description which can jump you directly to the version which solos your voice part.
All Saints (2024)
Greetings All—
Thank you for an excellent rehearsal last night; we covered a lot of ground! Between prepping for All Saints, the normal Sunday Mass, and previewing half of Advent, I’d say we accomplished quite a lot!
Here is our complete ordo for All Saints:
Entrance Antiphon Hymn to the tune of LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Psalm 24: Lord, this is the people that longs to see Your face. (Link)
Offertory Chant: The Beatitudes (Anglican Chant to the same tone as this)
Communion Chant I: Blessèd are the clean of heart… (see below)
Communion Chant II: The Litany of Saints (Link)
Recessional Hymn: For All The Saints (SINE NOMINE)
Communion Chants:
30th in OT (B • 2024)
Hi Friends—
Here’s our ordo for the weekend.
Prelude: St. Michæl the Archangel
Entrance Antiphon (Processional) Hymn: Let the Hearts of Those Rejoice Who Search Unfailing for the Lord to the tune BEACH SPRING
Entrance Antiphon: LEt the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice. (Source & Summit)
Psalm: 126 – The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia ‘cum Magnificat’
Offertory Antiphon Hymn: IAccording to Your Word, O Lord to the tune VIVIFICA ME
Offertory Special: Salve Regina (plainchant, simple)
Communion Antiphon: We will exult in the name of our God. (Source & Summit)
Communion Motet: O Salutaris Hostia by Lorenzo Perosi
Communion Hymn: Let All Mortal Flesh to the traditional tune of PICARDY
Recessional Hymn: Maria, Maria! (Czech trad.)
Entrance Antiphon Hymn Melody:
Psalm 126
(Refrain-only demos)
Offertory Hymn
Offertory Special: Salve Regina
Communion Antiphon:
Communion Motet
Here is a lovely recording of a real choir singing it, that is well worth the listen:
And for kicks and giggles, here’s the Sistine Chapel Choir singing it under Lorenzo Perosi himself in 1908. It’s not the style we are going for… but it’s a fun historical artifact just the same. But please, PLEASE do not do the operatic wailing thing that a few of his singers are doing…
Communion “Hymn”
Recessional Hymn:
29th in OT (B • 2024)
Hi Friends—
Here’s our ordo for the weekend.
Prelude: St. Michæl the Archangel
Entrance Antiphon (Processional) Hymn: To You I call for help, O God to the tune KINGSFOLD
Entrance Antiphon: Turn Your ear to me, O God; hear my words. (Source & Summit)
Psalm: 33 Lord, let Your mercy be on us as we place our trust in You (Fiat misericordia tua)
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia ‘cum Magnificat’
Offertory Antiphon: I will ponder Your statutes… (Source & Summit)
Offertory Hymn: Totus Tuus by Fr. Michæl O’Connor
A Note On This: since we seemed to struggle with alternating between Latin & English on the refrain, I have printed new versions of the score that have taken out the English, and have the proper markings for you (Men/Women/SATB) on the verses. We will only sing the refrain in Latin to avoid any and all confusion.
Communion Antiphon: Behold, the eyes of the Lord… (Source & Summit)
Communion Hymn: Filius Hominis (a.k.a. “The Son of Man did not come to be served…”)
Recessional Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus to HYFRYDOL
Entrance Antiphon Hymn Melody:
Offertory Antiphon:
Offertory “Hymn”
Communion Antiphon:
Communion “Hymn”
Dont forget: we are omitting the “Alleluia” since it is not Tempus Paschualis (Eastertide).
Recessional Hymn: