Psalm 98 • The Lord has revealed to the nations (Notum fecit Dóminus)

Featured here is a cantor/melody only (with organ accompaniment) setting of Psalm 98, “The Lord has revealed to the nations His saving power.” which is based on the Gregorian antiphon, Notum fecit Dóminus which treats the same psalm verse. (The refrain is derived from “notum fecit…” while the verse melody is derived from the subsequent phrase “in conspectu gencium…”)

This setting is for a cantor with organ accompaniment, however it is structured such that it could also be entirely chanted without instrumental support, in monastic style. Please note that the text for the verses is ‘pointed’ and thus the organist needs to be able to play the simple accompaniment formulæ from memory whilst reading the text. This is not difficult with a little practice. Alternatively, the organist can improvise their own chords.

A practice track (featured below) is available on the Serviam Scores YouTube channel (or you can download an mp3 below) to help your cantors learn the piece.

(The original manuscript can be found here, in an Antiphonarium Benedictinum, 1400ad.)