Value of Gregorian Chant for Children?
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Looking for articles and videos to help people see the value of Gregorian Chant for children. I'm aiming at converting hearts on this issue, not merely winning arguments. Looking for resources I can share with those opposed. Blessing to you all!
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Articles:
Missalette Music Is a Significant Cause of Shrinking Congregations
The article's title is a pun on "Breaking Bread". It argues that the contemporary Catholic music in missalettes and hymnals, such as those published by OCP, is a significant reason why Mass attendance has decreased sharply over the past several decades. Contends that chant should be the dominant style of music at Mass.
Why the Novus Ordo Mass Needs Gregorian Chant
How a revitalized liturgy has reenergized a St. Louis parish
Videos:
Presentation about using a variety of musical genres in Catholic liturgy
Series by a parish music director introducing the history of and Church teaching about liturgical music
Series by Catholic News Service about a revival of Gregorian chant in the Church
Homily about sacred music -
Anecdotes are helpful. There's an NOR article on the subject recently, too, but I'll have to track it down.
Thanked by 1DavidOLGC -
This short video is rather old, but it's still one of my all-time favorites. The children of St. Teresa's School of Sugarland, Texas sing and talk about the importance of Gregorian Chant. Like Francis said, there's nothing more convincing than actually hearing the children sing the chant.
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Steve Q-That video from St. Theresa's is gold. Thanks for sharing!
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I'm sure Mary Ann Carr Wilson has a whole trove of videos, if she still lurks around here somewhere.
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Why would anyone be opposed? What could be the downside? It is as fundamental to a well rounded education as is knowledge of Greek and Latin.Thanked by 1a_f_hawkins
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