I am eager to introduce a new mass setting to the parish. We will be swapping out the Mass of Braodway from Age to Age to Mass in A minor by Frederick Strassburger by Lit. Press. It is a through composes Gloria. I am playing with the idea of introducing only the Eucharistic responses for the first Month and before using the new through composes Gloria at mass.
I appreciate feedback on whether this approach makes sense or to bite the bullet all at once. I will say, once the congregation picks up a song they like, they sing with gusto. I had to last minute cover for a cantor last week and had an awful time singing with my allergies; the congregation kept going when I stopped to cough.
Searching for archives here took me down a long rabbit trail. Seems Mass of Santa Clara is well respected by those who use it, but I would like to hear a recording and interestingly i cant find it anywhere. Anyone have an example?
I also like your plan of beginning with Eucharistic Responses : I assume you mean Sanctus, Mystery of Faith, and Agnus Dei. If there is a Kyrie you could also throw that in. None of that is overwhelming. Then introduce the new Gloria. Perspective from a PIP.
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