The ref. to Combe is to The Restoration of Gregorian Chant: Solesmes and the Vatican Edition. This book was originally published by Dom Pierre Combe (a monk of Solesmes) in the 1960s.Dom Janssens—with his eye toward the common practices of present-day liturgy—on 8 September 1904 “suggested preparing an abridged edition” for smaller churches [Combe p292]. Indeed, at the suggestion of Dr. Wagner, the Pontifical Commission on Gregorian Chant decided to create “more or less ornate recitative formulas to be adopted for the simple chanting of the Graduals, Tracts, and Alleluia verses” (Resultion #27, September 1904). This was never brought to fruition, but twenty yers later the “Chants Abrégés” would complete their desire. These easier formulæ are being mentioned here because they seem consistent with proponents of the “practices of present-day liturgy.” Indeed, Dom Horn even seconded Dr. Wagner’s motion that the chants between the Epistle and Gospel could be omitted in “small churches in non-Latin countries” [Combe p292]. • You will want to read the 29 June 1906 letter which Dom Janssens sent to Max Springer on behalf of Pope Pius X. [ https://www.ccwatershed.org/2022/11/09/vatican-commission-on-gregorian-chant-biographies-on-its-members/ ]
To participate in the discussions on Catholic church music, sign in or register as a forum member, The forum is a project of the Church Music Association of America.