New Mass Setting: Mass of the Holy Angels

Enter into profound prayer
Since being sung for the Eucharist during the 2008 National Association of Pastoral Musicians convention in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Mass of the Holy Angels has quickly spread throughout the northeast U.S. and beyond—giving parishes everywhere a rhythmic and cohesive setting to enter into the profound prayer of the new Roman Missal. Read more »

Inspire worshipers of all ages
Possessing a sense of musical urgency, this accessible new setting calls worshipers of all ages to sing the new translation with heart and voice. Accompanists will also enjoy arrangements that are easily adapted for the piano and within grasp of varying levels of musical ability. « Hide

Voicing: SATB
Instrumentation: Organ/Keyboard, Guitar, SI & II in C, Brass Quartet, Timpani, Handbells

Gerard gives us the inside story to Mass of the Holy Angels. How does this setting engage parishioners at Mass?
The lead-ins for the assembly are meant to give an inescapable impulse to sing out in prayer and worship. The rhythm and spirit of the text guide the rhythm and shape of the music. I believe that, in so doing, the music has a much more "natural" feel in the voice and in the heart, enabling the community to enter into the prayer in a much more profound way.

What was your inspiration for Mass of the Holy Angels?
Originally written for my parish community (Our Lady of the Holy Angels)—where I served as music director for over 10 years—I composed Mass of the Holy Angels to be a setting that possesses a sense of musical urgency and is accessible to young and old. « Hide

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November 30, 2013!

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Glory to God   Alleluia

Holy   We Proclaim Your Death

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Edition	Title	Price
	Complete Mass - Downloadable
30106224	Keyboard/Choral (Composer Manuscript) Includes FREE MP3 Playlist!	$9.00	Add to Cart Preview
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30106225	Guitar/Vocal (Composer Manuscript) Includes FREE MP3 Playlist!	$5.00	Add to Cart Preview
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	MP3 Playlist
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	See track listing » Includes: Penitential Act with Invocations | Lord, Have Mercy/Kyrie, Eleison | Glory to God | Alleluia | Lenten Gospel Acclamation | Holy | We Proclaim Your Death | When We Eat this Bread | Save Us, Savior | Doxology and Amen | Lamb of God « Hide track listing