SKU: GI.G-9090CD
English, Greek. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010, Lectionary for Mass
A worthy successor to Mass of Joy and Peace—Tony Alonso’s bestselling setting—Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations is a compelling stylistic contrast that demonstrates his continued commitment to well-crafted ritual music that inspires the participation of the liturgical assembly. Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations offers two compelling versions of the Gloria—one in a verse/ refrain style and one through-composed. Both set a celebratory tone that will engage and gratify your assembly. The strong musical lines, repeating melodic themes, and comfortable singing ranges throughout will enable your community to learn this setting with ease. Scored for SAB choir and descant, two C instruments, trumpet, cello, piano or organ and guitar, Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations offers a wide variety of texture possibilities and is an effective setting for any ensemble. It will quickly become a favorite that you return to continually throughout the liturgical year. This is the recording.
SKU: GI.G-9090A
UPC: 785147909040. English, Greek. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010, Lectionary for Mass
A worthy successor to Mass of Joy and Peace—Tony Alonso’s bestselling setting—Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations is a compelling stylistic contrast that demonstrates his continued commitment to well-crafted ritual music that inspires the participation of the liturgical assembly. Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations offers two compelling versions of the Gloria—one in a verse/ refrain style and one through-composed. Both set a celebratory tone that will engage and gratify your assembly. The strong musical lines, repeating melodic themes, and comfortable singing ranges throughout will enable your community to learn this setting with ease. Scored for SAB choir and descant, two C instruments, trumpet, cello, piano or organ and guitar, Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations offers a wide variety of texture possibilities and is an effective setting for any ensemble. It will quickly become a favorite that you return to continually throughout the liturgical year. This is the assembly edition and contains only melody lines for congregational singing.
SKU: GI.G-9000K
This edition is the Keyboard Landscape version which comes in 4 separate spiral bound volumes. This edition, while being smaller in font size, allows for 4 pages of music to be visible at one time, reducing the number of page turns. Volume 1 contains Liturgy of the Hours, Psalmody, and Rites, Volume 2 contains all of the Order of Mass, Mass Settings, and Service Music, Volumes 3 and 4 contain the Hymns and Songs. Each volume has a complete Index of First Lines and Common Titles in the back. Ritual Song—Second Edition includes music that has withstood the test of time, the best of new music we have gained since the first edition, and the most successful mass settings and service music written since the implementation of the Revised Order of Mass. With an expanded repertoire of music for rituals surrounding the RCIA, initiation, funerals, and healing services, this hymnal will appeal to communities that embrace a broad range of worship styles. Ritual Song—Second Edition contains:    •   A balanced mix of musical styles from chant to contemporary and everything in between    •   Two complete Lectionary psalters    •   Select pieces from the popular Lyric Psalter along with other lyrical psalm settings    •   11 complete mass settings including Tony Alonso's new setting, Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations    •   Orders of service for Taizé Prayer, Stations of the Cross, and other popular forms of prayer and devotions    •   An expanded repertoire of music for rituals including RCIA, penance, funerals, healing services, and more    •   A wide selection of world music and music from the Taizé and Iona Communities    •   A diversity of languages for bilingual or multilingual worship    •   The best music from every respected publisher serving the Roman Catholic Church.
SKU: GI.G-9000C
Ritual Song—Second Edition includes music that has withstood the test of time, the best of new music we have gained since the first edition, and the most successful mass settings and service music written since the implementation of the Revised Order of Mass. With an expanded repertoire of music for rituals surrounding the RCIA, initiation, funerals, and healing services, this hymnal will appeal to communities that embrace a broad range of worship styles. Ritual Song—Second Edition contains:    •   A balanced mix of musical styles from chant to contemporary and everything in between    •   Two complete Lectionary psalters    •   Select pieces from the popular Lyric Psalter along with other lyrical psalm settings    •   11 complete mass settings including Tony Alonso's new setting, Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations    •   Orders of service for Taizé Prayer, Stations of the Cross, and other popular forms of prayer and devotions    •   An expanded repertoire of music for rituals including RCIA, penance, funerals, healing services, and more    •   A wide selection of world music and music from the Taizé and Iona Communities    •   A diversity of languages for bilingual or multilingual worship    •   The best music from every respected publisher serving the Roman Catholic Church This is the choir edition.
SKU: GI.G-9000R
ISBN 9781622772148.
Ritual Song—Second Edition includes music that has withstood the test of time, the best of new music we have gained since the first edition, and the most successful mass settings and service music written since the implementation of the Revised Order of Mass. With an expanded repertoire of music for rituals surrounding the RCIA, initiation, funerals, and healing services, this hymnal will appeal to communities that embrace a broad range of worship styles. Ritual Song—Second Edition contains:    •   A balanced mix of musical styles from chant to contemporary and everything in between    •   Two complete Lectionary psalters    •   Select pieces from the popular Lyric Psalter along with other lyrical psalm settings    •   11 complete mass settings including Tony Alonso's new setting, Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations    •   Orders of service for Taizé Prayer, Stations of the Cross, and other popular forms of prayer and devotions    •   An expanded repertoire of music for rituals including RCIA, penance, funerals, healing services, and more    •   A wide selection of world music and music from the Taizé and Iona Communities    •   A diversity of languages for bilingual or multilingual worship    •   The best music from every respected publisher serving the Roman Catholic Church This pew edition contains full texts of the readings for each Sunday and feast day of the three-year Lectionary cycle. Full Passion gospels in dialogue form for Palm Sunday and Good Friday are also included.
SKU: GI.G-9000
ISBN 9781622772155.
Ritual Song—Second Edition includes music that has withstood the test of time, the best of new music we have gained since the first edition, and the most successful mass settings and service music written since the implementation of the Revised Order of Mass. With an expanded repertoire of music for rituals surrounding the RCIA, initiation, funerals, and healing services, this hymnal will appeal to communities that embrace a broad range of worship styles. Ritual Song—Second Edition contains:    •   A balanced mix of musical styles from chant to contemporary and everything in between    •   Two complete Lectionary psalters    •   Select pieces from the popular Lyric Psalter along with other lyrical psalm settings    •   11 complete mass settings including Tony Alonso's new setting, Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations    •   Orders of service for Taizé Prayer, Stations of the Cross, and other popular forms of prayer and devotions    •   An expanded repertoire of music for rituals including RCIA, penance, funerals, healing services, and more    •   A wide selection of world music and music from the Taizé and Iona Communities    •   A diversity of languages for bilingual or multilingual worship    •   The best music from every respected publisher serving the Roman Catholic Church This pew edition also contains scripture references for each Sunday and feast day of the three-year Lectionary cycle, along with the full Passion gospels in parts for Palm Sunday and Good Friday. visit RITUAL SONG page.
SKU: GI.G-SW22
ISBN 9781622776931.
Includes readings for Sundays and major feasts, Order of Mass with music from the Mass of Christ, Light of the Nations, weekday section with entrance antiphon, psalm response, gospel verse, and communion antiphon for all feasts, memorials, and weekdays of the year. The lectionary psalms used in this resource contain texts from the Abbey Psalms and Canticles.
