Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The AUG, the SEP, and What to Sing in a Pinch

My new copy of the Anglican Use Gradual came yesterday. I find this book completely indispensable. It is the Catholic musician's best friend.

It has all the schola propers of the Roman Rite arranged according to the current calendar and beautiful set to Gregorian tones. If you can't sing the Roman Gradual, this is a great way to have the propers happen and they sound very beautiful. One fan calls it "instant class" - a funny remark that you would understand if you know the way the music and words work in this book.

In so many ways, this book is the direct influence on the Simple English Propers currently in preparation: its ease of use, its practicality, its connection to history, its dignity, its accessibility.

Hard copy is essential (though you can download it too). He is where you can buy it. Print this post