I appreciate the effort to get more than one opinion on this topic, and especially speaking with Adam Bartlett was a good choice. I do have to quibble with one of the quotes, though:
"Leanos said he believes Gregorian chant should be recognized for its 'historical significance and solemnity,' but should not be viewed as the only – or even…
I appreciate the effort to get more than one opinion on this topic, and especially speaking with Adam Bartlett was a good choice. I do have to quibble with one of the quotes, though:
"Leanos said he believes Gregorian chant should be recognized for its 'historical significance and solemnity,' but should not be viewed as the only – or even primary – type of music that 'aligns with worship, contributing to the reverence and dignity of the liturgical celebration.”'
Except that it's in contradiction to what the documents on the liturgy actually say: “the Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as especially suited to the Roman liturgy; therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services.” (Sacrosanctum Concilium 116).
I agree that should not be viewed as the only type of music allowed, but to claim that it is anything but primary is to contradict every official liturgical document on music either before or since Vatican II.
Are you the same Andrew Motyka who wrote all of those Communion antiphon settings? I've sung them in a number of places including Masses I've programmed myself, they're lovely. Thanks for your great work!
I appreciate the effort to get more than one opinion on this topic, and especially speaking with Adam Bartlett was a good choice. I do have to quibble with one of the quotes, though:
"Leanos said he believes Gregorian chant should be recognized for its 'historical significance and solemnity,' but should not be viewed as the only – or even primary – type of music that 'aligns with worship, contributing to the reverence and dignity of the liturgical celebration.”'
Except that it's in contradiction to what the documents on the liturgy actually say: “the Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as especially suited to the Roman liturgy; therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services.” (Sacrosanctum Concilium 116).
I agree that should not be viewed as the only type of music allowed, but to claim that it is anything but primary is to contradict every official liturgical document on music either before or since Vatican II.
Are you the same Andrew Motyka who wrote all of those Communion antiphon settings? I've sung them in a number of places including Masses I've programmed myself, they're lovely. Thanks for your great work!
The same. Thank you! I'm glad people get use out of them.