{"product_id":"sacred-music-of-the-catholic-george-v-predmore-9781161406955","title":"Sacred Music of the Catholic Church","description":"Sacred Music of the Catholic Church is a comprehensive guide to the history, theology, and practice of music in the Catholic Church. Written by George V. Predmore, a renowned expert on Catholic liturgical music, the book explores the rich tradition of sacred music in the Church, from Gregorian chant to contemporary compositions. The book begins with an overview of the role of music in Catholic worship, including its theological and spiritual significance. It then delves into the history of Catholic liturgical music, tracing its development from the early Christian era to the present day. Along the way, Predmore discusses the major composers and musical styles that have shaped the Church's musical tradition, as well as the liturgical reforms that have influenced its practice.The second half of the book is devoted to practical considerations for musicians and liturgists, including guidance on selecting appropriate music for Mass, the use of instruments and choirs, and the role of the cantor. Predmore also provides a detailed analysis of the various parts of the Mass and the corresponding musical settings, offering insights into the theological and liturgical significance of each.Throughout the book, Predmore emphasizes the importance of sacred music as a means of expressing the faith and enhancing the worship experience. Drawing on his extensive experience as a composer, conductor, and liturgist, he offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone involved in Catholic music ministry. In summary, Sacred Music of the Catholic Church is an authoritative and accessible guide to the rich tradition of Catholic liturgical music, offering insights and inspiration for musicians, liturgists, and anyone interested in the spiritual power of music.The present manual is a revision of a much smaller one entitled �������Church Music in the Light of the Motu Proprio.������� This second edition is the result of much thought and further study on the subject of church music since that time, and consequently is more complete. It is to be hoped that choirmasters, organists, priests, seminarians and all others interested in the subject will welcome this revised and more extensive work and will find in it much needed information.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George V. Predmore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161406956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161406955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 238\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d","brand":"George V. Predmore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48484359504127,"sku":"9781161406955","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6106bd9e-44bb-4bd9-9a94-2c140e3330e9.jpg?v=1778043657","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sacred-music-of-the-catholic-george-v-predmore-9781161406955","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}