Singing Jeremiah
Singing Jeremiah

Author: Robert L. Kendrick

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2014-05-05

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 0253011620

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A defining moment in Catholic life in early modern Europe, Holy Week brought together the faithful to commemorate the passion, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this study of ritual and music, Robert L. Kendrick investigates the impact of the music used during the Paschal Triduum on European cultures during the mid-16th century, when devotional trends surrounding liturgical music were established; through the 17th century, which saw the diffusion of the repertory at the height of the Catholic Reformation; and finally into the early 18th century, when a change in aesthetics led to an eventual decline of its importance. By considering such issues as stylistic traditions, trends in scriptural exegesis, performance space, and customs of meditation and expression, Kendrick enables us to imagine the music in the places where it was performed.

Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness
Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness

Author: Hal H. Hopson

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9781457465536

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Hopson's service of Tenebrae follows a tradition of the early church dating back to the eighth century, and commemorates the final hours of Christ's life on earth as He prepared for and suffered death on the cross. Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness may be performed as a service in its entirety, or portions of the work may be extracted and performed separately throughout Holy Week. This exceptionally moving work is destined to become a staple in Holy Week repertoire for decades to come.

Dancing about Architecture is a Reasonable Thing to Do
Dancing about Architecture is a Reasonable Thing to Do

Author: Joel Heng Hartse

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-02-07

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1498293824

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Writing about music, far from being the specialized domain of the rock critic with encyclopedic knowledge of micro-genres or the fancy-pants star journalist flying on private planes with Led Zeppelin, has become something almost any music lover can do—and does. It’s been said, however, that writing about music is a difficult, even pointless enterprise—an absurd impossibility, like “dancing about architecture.” But aside from the fact that dancing about architecture would be awesome, what is that ineffable something that drives people to write about music at all? In this short, insightful book, Joel Heng Hartse unpacks the rock writer Richard Meltzer’s assertion that writing about music should be a “parallel artistic effort” with music itself—and argues that music and the impulse to write about it is part of the eminently mysterious desire for meaning-making that makes us human. Touching on the close resonances between music, language, love, and belief, Dancing about Architecture is a Reasonable Thing to Do is relevant to anyone who finds deep human and spiritual meaning in music, writing, and the mysterious connections between them.

A Sense of the Sacred
A Sense of the Sacred

Author: James Monti

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 1296

ISBN-13: 1681494280

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This incomparable volume presents a comprehensive exploration and explanation of medieval liturgical celebrations. The reverent prayers, hymns and rubrics used in the Middle Ages are described in detail and interpreted through the commentary of scholars from the same time period, the era which is also known as the "Age of Faith". Collected here is a wide range of ceremonies, encompassing the seven sacraments, the major feasts of the liturgical year (such as Christmas, Easter, and Corpus Christi), and special liturgical rites (from the coronation of the pope to the blessing of expectant mothers). The sacred celebrations have been drawn from countries across western and central Europe-from Portugal to Poland-but particular attention has been given to liturgical texts of medieval Spain, which until now have received relatively little attention from scholars. Historian James Monti has done exhaustive research on medieval liturgical manuscripts, early printed missals, and the writings of medieval liturgists and theologians so that the treasures they contain can inspire a sense of the sacred in future generations of Catholics.

Holy Week
Holy Week

Author: David Drillock

Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 0881410233

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Orthodox Christian liturgical music for the services of Holy Week, including Matins with the Praises (Lamentations) and the Vesperal Divine Liturgy fo Great and Holy Saturday; rubrical notes for the services and a variety of chant traditions are included.

Sacred Days, Sacred Songs
Sacred Days, Sacred Songs

Author: Michael Young

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Published: 2024

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781649332462

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"Celebrate Easter with a joyful, soulful, and inspiring collection of songs about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Most people don't often associate Easter with music, but author Michael D. Young has collected a variety of inspirational hymns and songs-some solemn, some jubilant-and his commentary on their meaning can enhance our holiday experience. Each chapter focuses on the rich history of two songs that relate to the events of Holy Week, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection. The complete lyrics for each song are provided, along with fascinating facts and stories behind one. Also included are relevant scripture passages that illuminate the themes and events that inspired the songs as well as a daily devotional of a Christlike attribute: deliverance, compassion, grace, hope, love, sacrifice, obedience, and renewal. Readers can also experience the beauty and power of the songs in an immersive way through the inclusion of QR codes that link to YouTube videos of a variety of choirs, including the famous Tabernacle Choir, singing the songs being discussed, including such favorites as "All Glory, Laud, and Honor," "Amazing Grace," "It Is Well with My Soul," and "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" as well as lesser-known songs "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" and "Drop, Drop Slow Tears." Whether you are a seasoned churchgoer or simply someone who loves music, this gift book can help provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the significance of Easter, as well as the role that music has played in honoring and celebrating that Holy Week. "--