Gregorian Chant for Church and School (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436706148)

Gregorian Chant For Church And School is a comprehensive guide to learning and performing Gregorian chant, a form of plainchant that has been used in the Catholic Church for over a thousand years. Written by Mary Antonine Goodchild, a renowned expert in Gregorian chant, this book is designed for both beginners and experienced musicians.The book begins with an introduction to the history and significance of Gregorian chant, including its role in liturgical celebrations and its unique musical characteristics. Goodchild then provides detailed instructions on how to read and interpret Gregorian chant notation, including the use of neumes and the various modes.The bulk of the book is devoted to a collection of over 50 chants, including antiphons, hymns, psalms, and Mass propers. Each chant is presented with its notation, a translation of the text, and helpful notes on interpretation and performance.Throughout the book, Goodchild emphasizes the importance of understanding the spiritual and liturgical context of Gregorian chant, and provides guidance on how to integrate it into the worship life of a parish or school. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Gregorian Chant For Church And School is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about and performing this ancient and beautiful form of sacred music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mary Antonine Goodchild
ISBN-10: 1436706149
ISBN-13: 9781436706148
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d