Beginning Gregorian Chant Class
Come and discover the beautiful musical tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Gregorian chant has been sung for centuries from the time of Christ and proclaimed as the most authentic liturgical songs by the Church. Thus, it transcends the time and place as the Holy Mass does, while it fosters unity in our worship. The Church also asks that all the faithful learn to sing and/or recite the Ordinary parts of the Mass..
"Steps should be taken so that the faithful may also be able to say or to sing together in Latin those parts of the Ordinary of the Mass which pertain to them." (Section 54, the Second Vatican Council, in its Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy)
We will learn basic Latin pronunciation and chant notation, focusing on the Ordinary parts of the Holy Mass. We will also learn simple, yet beautiful hymns of the Church's saints, such as Adoro te Devote by Thomas Aquinas.
No prior musical experience is required. The class runs from August 1 through August 22, four Thursdays from 7-8:15 PM. All materials will be provided. For more info contact miacoyne@gmail;.com
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