Tommy

Propers AND Hymns? Propers OR Hymns?
We sing a hymn during the entrance procession and then the proper chant during the incensing of the Altar. We sing the Communion proper during communion then a post-communion hymn. Sometimes, depending on the difficulty and length of the chants, w…

Comment by Tommy May 2017 permalink
Sung Propers
Try John Ainslie's English Proper Chants. We use them almost every Sunday after the opening hymn during the incensing of the Altar. Once you get the hang of a few different ones they all start feeling quite easy.

Comment by Tommy May 2017 permalink
Other composers not named James Mc.....
John Duggan

Comment by Tommy May 2016 permalink
Advice on incorporating styles and cultures
Thanks everyone. Lots to chew over.

Comment by Tommy May 2016 permalink
Advice on incorporating styles and cultures
Thanks for your help. There's a fairly large chunk of the congregation who are Eastern European but I don't think they come for their style of music. It's more that some of the community formed this music group and they sing themselv…

Comment by Tommy May 2016 permalink

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