Roman Missal — Music
Frequently Asked Questions:
Become One Body One Spirit in Christ
- learn more about the interactive DVD
Introduction
Further information about the music and the Missal can be found in FAQs about the Introduction of the Missal.
Missal Chants
The new edition of the Roman Missal will contain a wealth of music. The setting of the Ordinary of the Mass proves a good, foundational setting for any parish.
Music
To assist parishes and communities use the chants of the Order of Mass the Office has prepared a downloadable booklet together with graphics for the chants which may be used in booklets.
The wide range of music in the Missal can be found on the website of ICEL. This now includes accompaniments for the Mass chants.
Recordings
- The Music Makers
- are preparing a CD recording And with your spirit
- Church Music Association of America
- provides a series of videos
- National Association of Pastoral Musicians
- provides a series of recordings
Watch Become One Body One Spirit in Christ
- Crafting the art of Liturgy > The Chanting of Prayer
Roman Missal: Guide for Composers
The Department for Christian Life and Worship has prepared a guide for composers to the Order of Mass. As well as providing texts for composers to set and guidance on the role of music in the Mass it also provides details of the Process for Permission to Publish settings of the liturgical texts. Any setting of liturgical texts published in England and Wales have to be submitted to the Department prior to publication.
- Roman Missal: Order of Mass — A Guide for Composers (pdf)
- Process for Permission to Publish
- Application Form (Word)
- Application Form (pdf)
- sample Application Form (pdf)
- email submissions to the Liturgy Office
- Future Panel meetings
- Tuesday 29 November (submissions received by Tuesday 22 November)
- Tuesday 10 January (submissions received by Tuesday 3 January)
- Tuesday 31 January (submissions received by Tuesday 24 January)
- Tuesday 6 March (submissions received by Tuesday 28 February)
- Published settings
Other Texts — The Processional
The Society of St Gregory with the endorsement of the Department for Christian Life and Worship has produced The Processional a compilation of antiphon texts for use on Sundays and major feasts. The purpose of the volume is to provide composers with a resource and to encourage setting of these texts
