Mark Bateman


Church Organ & Piano - Jazz Piano for Clubs & Parties
Electric Bass - Vocals - Arrangements - Compositions

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General Instruction
on the Roman Missal
RE "Structure of the Mass"l

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SAINT CLAUDE LITURGIES

The structure of the chant,  from the intro to "Simple English Propers":
The singing structure is as follows. Begin with the antiphon (that’s the opening text and melody). A cantor intones the antiphon up to the asterisk (*) and then the rest of the choir or section continues. Antiphons without an asterisk are intended to be sung by a cantor alone the first time with the choir repeating the entire antiphon thereafter. If desired, antiphons with asterisks can also be sung in full by a cantor with the choir or section then repeating the entire antiphon. Then the first psalm verse is sung, which is followed by a repetition of the antiphon by the choir or section. Continue this alternation between the  antiphon and psalm as needed to cover the liturgical action, and end with the antiphon.  The “Glory be” on the entrance and communion, which may be sung as the final verse, is traditional but optional.