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KyrieGloriaAlleluiaSanctusAcclamationDoxologyLamb of GodDismissal

Mass of Thanksgiving

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(Winner of RTÉ Radio 75 Church Music Competition – 2001)

Full Mass available to purchase at a discount or main parts of mass can also be purchased individually.

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Mass of Thanksgiving

(Winner of RTÉ Radio 75 Church Music Competition – 2001)

Full Mass available to purchase at a discount or main parts of mass can also be purchased individually.  Each purchase gives permission to reproduce up to 20 copies.

(Updated version typeset by Deirdre Collins, April 2020)

All audio clips sung by Cantando from the CD “I sing for Joy”.

Composer’s notes

Kyrie – The accompaniment will work with either piano or organ, with or without guitar. If you are using guitars, have them try to pluck the same pattern or at least similar patterns built on eighth notes (quavers).

The suggested metronome mark (crotchet = 72) will ensure that the music flows nicelt and does not seem dragged!

More importantly, please pray “Lord have mercy” in your heart as you sing!

 

Gloria – Sing this with great confidence and an energetic joy. Strict use of staccato dots in the accompanying instrument, be it organ or piano, will keep the rhythmic impulse this joyful piece needs. If you are a singer, communicate the words with exaggerated consonants and you’ll get the message across! Musical director! Don’t slow down for the congregation. Jeep the music surging forward to the end!

Try not to forget the accents in the refrain for altos, tenors and basses, especially altos. You have the exciting part.

 

Alleluia – The Alleluia needs a rousing 2 in a bar feel, once again never losing the rhythmic impulse. Let each alleluia bounce with energy. Don’t wait for the congregation.

 

Sanctus – The word “Holy” evoked a sense of holiness and awe. I tried to reflect this in the music. Simple reverence is the key.

Plucking would be best if using guitars. The piece will work very well in two parts or even in unison.

A small lean into the first syllable of “holy” and soft on the second syllable. After that use you vowels to keep long notes spinning.

 

Memorial Acclamation – Just pray through your song. The music will express itself!

 

Doxology and Great Amen – The priest’s part is low, so no need to be afraid of high notes. The humming under “all glory and honour” etc. is optional.

 

Lamb of God – Guitars should pluck, stopping at each pause.

The cantor should not sing “Have mercy” with the congregation, but may gesticulate to the congregation to sing with the choir.

 

Dismissal – Guitars, do one down-strum at the beginning in order that the cantor/priest will pick up his note. Singers, the “Thanks be to God” needs to be fully vigorous and joyful.