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Ps. 107, 1. Parátum cor meum, Deus, parátum cor meum: * cantábo, et psallam in glória mea.

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Intr. = Introitus, Introit
Grad. = Graduale, Gradual
All. = Alleluia
Tract. = Tractus, Tract
Seq. = Sequentia, Sequence
Offert. = Offertorium, Offertory
Comm. = Communio, Communion
Ant. = Antiphona, Antiphon
Ps. = Psalmus, Psalm
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Missa. = Missa, Mass
       LU = The Liber Usualis 1961 - PDF
GR = Graduale Romanum 1961 - PDF
GV = Graduale Vatican 1908 - PDF
MV = Mass and Vespers 1957 - PDF
LB = Liber Brevior 1954 - PDF
OF = Offertoriale 1935 - PDF
VPC = Vers. Psalm. & Cant. 1962 - PDF
SOV = Simple Offert. Verses 2008 - PDF
AR = Antiphonale Romanum 1949 - PDF
LR = Liber Responsorialis 1895 - PDF
GB = GregoBase
Singing rules.
      
Mode Final Tenor     M F T
 1  D A serious 1A A E
 2  D F sad/content 2A A C
 3  E C mystic 3B B G
 4  E A harmonious 4B B E
 5  F C glad 5C C G
 6  F A devout 6C C E
 7  G D angelic
 8  G C perfect

(examples at the bottom of the page)

Proper mode
/
tone		 LU - MV
LB		 GR - AR
OF - GB		 Comments
1st Sunday of Advent
Introibo
/21
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU317
MV260		 GR1
AR213
Trope. Sanctissimus namque Gregorius
 8 Trope

GB4654


PDF
GV1
E/F♯
This is called a trope and used to be sung just before the Introit Ad te levavi, in honour of St Gregory the Great (source, forum CMAA, PDF). The melody appears with a picture of St Gregory on page 1 of the official Vatican Graduale in 1908.
- Not too difficult but be careful at the notes on the word Gregorius.
- In the end, slow down and sing ita dicendo as an introduction to the Introit. In other words: start the Introit straight away as you finish the trope. This trope is the same mode as the Introit and starts on the same GD.
Intr. Ad te levavi
Ps. 24, 1-3. 4.
Ps. 24, 5-6. 		8 LU318

MV260
 GR1

GB132

VPC25
E/F♯
Mode 8 is the perfect mode, lifting your soul to eternity, not necessarily the easiest mode but this piece is memorable and well remembered.
- The jump GC is characteristic of mode 8, happens here on the word animam.
- Lovely porrectus GBAB on the word universi.
- At the end of the Gloria Patri the Amen is the elaborate version A-GAD-FFG, final G so to bring back where the antiphon starts.
Grad. Universi
Ps. 24, 3 et 4. 		1 LU320

MV263
 GR2

GB1169
B/C
Notice the change of clef between the antiphon (F clef) and the verse (C clef). It starts on bottom C then down to bottom A, but finally goes up to top E in the verse, beyond top C. So you might want to start the antiphon lower than usual, like B flat.
All. Ostende nobis
Ps. 84, 8. 		8 LU320

MV263
 GR2

GB1115
D/E♭
This is a classic Alleluia which melody comes back a few times during the liturgical year: Christmas Midnight, Epiphany 3rd, Ascension.
- Another lovely proper in mode 8. The various phrases end on G.
- Notice the B flat and B natural at the end of nobis.
Offert. Ad te Domine
Ps. 24, 1-3. 		2 LU321

MV265
 GR3

GB962
C♯/D
This Offertory has the same mode 2 with F clef and starts with the same notes A/C/D/F as the Offertory De profundis of 23rd Sunday after Pentecost... which was the week before.
- Notice the non consecutive 3 notes CEF over the quilisma on irideant (usually quilisma have consecutive notes). Also there is a tendancy to lengthen the torculus on "ant" of irideant: avoid it and go straight to the next word me, dotted punctum.
- Interesting to have the three notes CEG of major C chord on inimici, you do not expect that on mode 2 with F clef.
- Detach the word etenim from universi so to hear the "m" and the bottom A clearly.
- Basse voices: enjoy and express the bottom notes AGA on exspectant.
Offert. Ad te Domine (verses)
Ps. 24, 1-3.
Ps. 24, 5. 		2 OF5

GB11393

SOV1
C♯/D
OF... are taken from the Solesmes book Offertoriale 1935.
They have additional verses but no rhythmic signs.
Comm. Dominus dabit
Ps. 84, 13.
Ps. 84, 2-5, 7-8, 10-12, 14. 		1 LU322

MV266
 GR3

GB1036

VPC25
MV1999
F/F♯
Lauds
1 Ant. In illa die
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit 		8G LU323
LU221
 AR213
AR2
GB2835
GB13253
2 Ant. Jucundare filia
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra 		8G* LU323
LU221

 AR213
AR2

GB2392

GB11953
3 Ant. Ecce Dominus veniet
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
Zach. 14, 5.
 5a LU324
LU221
 AR214
AR3
GB2289
GB11773
4 Ant. Omnes sitientes
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
Is. 55, 1.
 7c LU324
LU221
 AR214
AR4
GB1876
GB12279
The Antiphonale Romanum wrongly indicates a psalm tone 8c instead of 7c.
5 Ant. Ecce veniet Propheta
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		4A* LU324
LU222
 AR214
AR5
GB2631
GB12276
Hymn. En clara vox
 1 LU--- AR215
GB11919
Ant. Spiritus Sanctus... ne timens
Cant. Benedictus

 8G LU--- AR216
AR10
GB12304
There is a similar Ant. Spiritus Sanctus at 1st Vespers of the Annunciation on 25th March.
Vespers
1 Ant. In illa die
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus 		8G LU323
LU133
MV268
MV151		 AR213
AR44
GB2835
GB13253
2 Ant. Jucundare filia
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio 		8G* LU323
LU140

MV268
MV158
 AR213
AR45

GB2392

GB11953
3 Ant. Ecce Dominus veniet
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Zach. 14, 5.
 5a LU324
LU145
MV269
MV162		 AR214
AR46
GB2289
GB11773
4 Ant. Omnes sitientes
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Is. 55, 1.
 7c LU324
LU254
MV269
MV169		 AR214
AR46
GB1876
GB12279
The Antiphonale Romanum wrongly indicates a psalm tone 8c instead of 7c.
5 Ant. Ecce veniet Propheta
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel 		4A* LU324
LU155
MV270
MV173		 AR214
AR47
GB2631
GB12276
Hymn. Creator alme siderum
 4 LU324

MV271
 AR210

GB2134

GB11815
G
Ant. Ne timeas
Cant. Magnificat
Luc. 1, 30-31. 		8G LU326
LU212
MV272
MV217		 AR218
AR52
GB2629
GB11899
1st Week of Advent, Monday
Introibo
/21
Daoudal /16
Missa. Ad te levavi LU317
MV260		 GR1
AR219		 Same as 1st Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Angelus Domini nuntiavit
Cant. Benedictus
 1f LU--- AR219
AR10
GB13074
Vespers
Ant. Leva Jerusalem
Cant. Magnificat
 1a3 LU--- AR220
AR52
GB11764
Ant. Leva Jerusalem (monastic)
Cant. Magnificat
 1a2 AM191
This is the monastic version of the antiphon, similar to the previous one.
1st Week of Advent - Tuesday
Introibo
Daoudal /15
Missa. Ad te levavi LU317
MV260		 GR1
AR220		 Same as 1st Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Antequam convenirent
Cant. Benedictus
Matth. 1, 18. 		1f LU--- AR220
AR10
GB12719
Vespers
Ant. Quarite Dominum
Cant. Magnificat
Is. 55, 6. 		4A LU--- AR221
AR52
GB13038
1st Week of Advent - Wednesday
Introibo
Missa. Ad te levavi LU317
MV260		 GR1
AR221		 Same as 1st Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. De Sion exibit
Cant. Benedictus
Is. 2, 3. 		2D LU--- AR221
AR10
GB11819
Vespers
Ant. Veniet fortior me
Cant. Magnificat
Marc. 1, 7. 		8c LU--- AR221
AR52
GB11882
1st Week of Advent - Thursday
Introibo
Missa. Ad te levavi LU317
MV260		 GR1
AR221		 Same as 1st Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Cant. Benedictus
 4A* LU--- AR221
AR10
GB12807
Vespers
Ant. Exspectabo Dominum
Cant. Magnificat
 4A* LU1080
LU210
MV1004
MV215		 AR222
AR52
GB2713
GB12824
1st Week of Advent - Friday
Introibo
Missa. Ad te levavi LU317
MV260		 GR1
AR222		 Same as 1st Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Ecce veniet Deus
Cant. Benedictus
 1a3 LU1081
LU223		 AR222
AR10
GB13206
Vespers
Ant. Ex Aegypto vocavi
Cant. Magnificat
 4c LU1081
LU210
MV1004
MV215		 AR222
AR52
GB2354
GB13293
Notice the psalm tone 4c for the Magnificat which is neither to be found in the Liber Usualis nor in the Mass & Vespers. Find it in the Antiphonale Romanum.
1st Week of Advent - Saturday
Introibo
Daoudal /15
Missa. Ad te levavi LU327
MV260		 GR1
AR223		 Same as 1st Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
The Liber Usualis gives the melodies for the 1st Vespers of the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Lauds
Ant. Sion noli timere
Cant. Benedictus
Soph. 3, 16. 		4c LU1081
LU223		 AR223
AR10
GB2270
GB13325
Vespers
Ant. Veni Domine visitare
Cant. Magnificat
 7a LU327
LU211

MV1005
MV217
 AR223
AR52

GB2686

GB13153
2nd Sunday of Advent
Introibo
/20
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU327
MV273		 GR4
AR224
Intr. Populus Sion
Is. 30, 30.
Ps. 79, 2.
Ps. 79, 2-3. 		7 LU327

MV273
 GR4

GB356

VPC26
D/E♭
- Notice the dot at the end of ecce: there is a lengthening here before going to Dominus.
- There is also a lenthening with a distropha on auditam, here too it is tempting to ignore it.
- The whole ad salvandas gentes has up and down notes, be careful not to rush them.
Grad. Ex Sion
Ps. 49, 2-3 et 5. 		5 LU328

MV275
 GR4

GB1268
D/E♭
- On the word veniet: smoothen the transition between "ve" and "ni-et".
- The long Congregate has a double climacus at the end: BbAG-AGF followed by a dotted A, difficult to pitch. For that I memorize the same A three notes before on the climacus AGF.
- The end of ordinaverunt has a distropha on B natural, it is tempting to sing B flat instead.
- Notice the word sacrificia has a B natural then three B flat.
All. Laetatus sum
Ps. 121, 1. 		1 LU329

MV276
 GR5

GB292
D/E♭
- On the word ibimus: watch ahead the "bi" after "i" to link them flawlessly, then bring "mus" on the same melody as Alleluia.
Offert. Deus tu convertens
Ps. 84, 7-8. 		3 LU330

MV277
 GR6

GB631
E/F♯
- Good breath after convertens for the long coming vivificabis nos.
Offert. Deus tu convertens (verses)
Ps. 84, 7-8. 		3 OF6

GB11399
E/F♯
Comm. Jerusalem surge
Bar. 5, 5 ; 4, 36.
Ps. 147, 1-4, 6-9. 		2 LU330

MV277
 GR6

GB966

VPC26
MV1999
F♯/G
- Enjoy the lovely introduction Jerusalem surge, one of the best.
Lauds
1 Ant. Ecce in nubibus
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit
Luc. 21, 27. 		1g LU331
LU221
 AR224
AR2
GB2102
GB13215
2 Ant. Urbs fortitudinis
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra
Is. 26, 1. 		7d LU332
LU221
 AR224
AR2
GB1927
GB12660
3 Ant. Ecce apparebit
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
Habac. 2, 3. 		7a LU332
LU221
 AR224
AR3
GB2626
GB12475
4 Ant. Montes et colles
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
Is. 55, 12. 		1f LU332
LU221
 AR225
AR4
GB2768
GB12019
5 Ant. Ecce Dominus noster
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
Is. 40, 10. 		3a LU333
LU222
 AR225
AR5
GB2376
Hymn. En clara vox
 1 LU--- AR215
GB11919
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. Joannes autem
Cant. Benedictus
Soph. 3, 16. Matth. 11, 2. 		1f LU1081
LU223		 AR226
AR10
GB12175
GB2679
Vespers
1 Ant. Ecce in nubibus
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Luc. 21, 27. 		1g LU331
LU128
MV278
MV147		 AR224
AR44
GB2102
GB13215
2 Ant. Urbs fortitudinis
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Is. 26, 1. 		7d LU332
LU139
MV278
MV157		 AR224
AR45
GB1927
GB12660
3 Ant. Ecce apparebit
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Habac. 2, 3. 		7a LU332
LU146
MV279
MV164		 AR224
AR46
GB2626
GB12475
4 Ant. Montes et colles
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Is. 55, 12. 		1f LU332
LU148
MV280
MV166		 AR225
AR46
GB2768
GB12019
5 Ant. Ecce Dominus noster
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel
Is. 40, 10. 		3a LU333
LU154
MV280
MV172		 AR225
AR47
GB2376
Hymn. Creator alme siderum
 4 LU324

MV271
 AR210

GB2134

GB11815
G
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. Tu es qui venturus es, an alium
Cant. Magnificat
Matth. 11, 3-5. 		8G* LU333
LU212
MV281
MV217		 AR227
AR52
GB2504
GB13204
2nd Week of Advent - Monday
Introibo
Missa. Populus Sion LU327
MV273		 GR4
AR227		 Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. De caelo veniet
Cant. Benedictus
I Par. 29, 12. 		7a LU1082
LU223		 AR227
AR10
GB2395
GB13093
Vespers
Ant. Ecce Rex veniet
Cant. Magnificat
Is. 10, 27. 		4A* LU1082
LU210
MV1005
MV215		 AR228
AR52
GB2405
GB11752
2nd Week of Advent - Tuesday
Introibo
Missa. Populus Sion LU327
MV273		 GR4
AR228		 Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Super te Jerusalem
Cant. Benedictus
Is. 60, 2. 		4A* LU1082
LU223		 AR228
AR10
GB2303
GB12580
Vespers
Ant. Vox clamantis
Cant. Magnificat
Is. 40, 3. 		5a LU1082
LU210
MV1005
MV216		 AR228
AR52
GB2481
GB12676
2nd Week of Advent - Wednesday
Introibo
Daoudal /15
Missa. Populus Sion LU327
MV273		 GR4
AR228		 Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Ecce mitto Angelum
Cant. Benedictus
Malach. 3, 1. 		8G LU1083
LU223		 AR228
AR10
GB2706
GB12839
Vespers
Ant. Sion renovaberis
Cant. Magnificat
Zach. 19, 1. 		4c LU1083
LU210
MV1006
MV215		 AR229
AR52
GB2752
GB12758
The Liber Usualis does not detail the Magnificat in psalm tone 4c.
Psalm tone 4c = Intonation/Mediant like psalm tone 4A, then Tenor on D and Termination on C.
2nd Week of Advent - Thursday
Introibo
Daoudal /15
Missa. Populus Sion LU327
MV273		 GR4
AR229		 Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Tu es qui venturus es Domine
Cant. Benedictus
Matth. 11, 3. 		7c LU1083
LU223		 AR229
AR10
GB1890
GB11832
Vespers
Ant. Qui post me venit
Cant. Magnificat
Ioann. 1, 15. Luc. 3, 16. 		4A* LU1083
LU210
MV1006
MV215		 AR229
AR52
GB2742
GB12049
2nd Week of Advent - Friday
Introibo
Missa. Populus Sion LU327
MV273		 GR4
AR229		 Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Dicite pusillanimes
Cant. Benedictus
 1g2 LU--- AR229
AR10
GB13015
Vespers
Ant. Cantate Domino canticum
Cant. Magnificat
 7a LU--- AR230
AR52
GB13277
2nd Week of Advent - Saturday
Introibo
Missa. Populus Sion LU334
MV273		 GR4
AR230		 Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
The Liber Usualis gives the melodies for the 1st Vespers of the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
Lauds
Ant. Levabit Dominus signum
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU--- AR230
AR10
GB11898
Vespers
Ant. Ante me non est
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU334
LU207		 AR230
AR52
GB2616
GB12600
3rd Sunday of Advent
Introibo
/21
/20
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU334
MV282		 GR6
AR231
Intr. Gaudete
Phil. 4, 4-6.
Ps. 84, 2.
Ps. 84, 3-5, 7-8, 10-12, 14. 		1 LU334

MV282
 GR6

GB1225

VPC27
D/E♭
No particular difficulty.
- Just be careful at the ascending CEG-EG-ABbG-G at oratione.
Grad. Qui sedes Domine
Ps. 79, 2, 3 et 2. 		7 LU335

MV283
 GR7

GB1007
E/F
- Good breath to launch the long incipit Qui sedes, Domine.
- Careful at the descending melody on excita potentiam tuam: first from A to F (major 3rd), second from F to D (minor 3rd), third from A to D (5th).
- The first part of the verse Qui regis is similar to In Deo from the Grad. Liberasti nos from 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
- regis has a pattern CCA-BAG-AGF-G where the B is natural, not B flat. Similar pattern is found again on deducis.
- On this long melism regis breathe at the quarter bar(s) or sneak a quick breath before Israel.
- Enjoy the final intervals 3rd down and 4th up on Joseph: AFD-GC.
All. Excita Domine
 4 LU336

MV284
 GR8

GB855
F/F♯
Melody similar to Alleluia from Epiphany 2nd, Ascension, Pentecost.
Offert. Benedixisti Domine
Ps. 84, 2. 		4 LU337

MV285
 GR8

GB113
E/F
- The incipit Benedixisti has this strange flavour but lovely double note F on "xi", a semitone higher than the starting note E (mode 4 final), so be prepared.
- The word avertisti has a B flat but be careful: it comes back to B natural after that on the word remisisti.
Offert. Benedixisti Domine (verses)
Ps. 84, 2. 		4 OF8

GB9424
E/F
Comm. Dicite : Pusillanimes
Is. 35, 4.
Isaiae, 35, 1, 2-3, 5-7. 		7 LU337

MV285
 GR9

GB218

VPC27
MV2000
D/E♭
Lauds
1 Ant. Veniet Dominus
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit
I Cor. 4, 5. 		1a LU338
LU221
 AR231
AR2
GB2145
2 Ant. Jerusalem gaude
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra
Is. 52, 9. 		7b LU338
LU221
 AR231
AR2
GB2116
GB13315
3 Ant. Dabo in Sion
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
Is. 46, 13. 		8G LU338
LU221
 AR231
AR3
GB2830
GB11813
4 Ant. Montes et omnes colles
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
Is. 40, 4. 		5a LU338
LU221
 AR232
AR4
GB2443
GB12232
5 Ant. Juste et pie
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
Tit. 2, 12. 		2D LU339
LU222
 AR232
AR5
GB1937
GB11923
Hymn. En clara vox
 1 LU--- AR215
GB11919
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. Super solium David
Cant. Benedictus
Is. 9, 7. 		8G LU--- AR232
AR10
GB12671
Vespers
1 Ant. Veniet Dominus
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
I Cor. 4, 5. 		1a LU338
LU128
MV286
MV147		 AR231
AR44
GB2145
2 Ant. Jerusalem gaude
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Is. 52, 9. 		7b LU338
LU139
MV287
MV157		 AR231
AR45
GB2116
GB13315
3 Ant. Dabo in Sion
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Is. 46, 13. 		8G LU338
LU147
MV287
MV165		 AR231
AR46
GB2830
GB11813
4 Ant. Montes et omnes colles
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Is. 40, 4. 		5a LU338
LU150
MV288
MV168		 AR232
AR46
GB2443
GB12232
5 Ant. Juste et pie
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel
Tit. 2, 12. 		2D LU339
LU153
MV288
MV171		 AR232
AR47
GB1937
GB11923
Hymn. Creator alme siderum
 4 LU324

MV271
 AR210

GB2134

GB11815
G
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. Beata es Maria
Cant. Magnificat
Luc. 1, 45. 		8G LU339
LU212
MV289
MV217		 AR233
AR52
GB2027
GB13037
 
 
 
 
 
Great Antiphons / O Antiphons
Introibo
LU340
MV290		 GR---
AR234		 Introibo: O Sapientia, O Adonai, O Radix Jesse, O Clavis David, O Oriens, O Rex gentium, O Emmanuel.
17 Dec - O Sapientia
Introibo
Ant. O Sapientia
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Eccli., 24, 3. Sap. 8, 1. Is. 40, 14. 		2D LU340
LU214

MV290
MV219
 AR234
AR52

GB2169

GB7450
E/F
18 Dec - O Adonai
Introibo
Ant. O Adonai
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Exod. 6, 2, 3, 13. Exod. 3, 2. Exod. 6, 6. 		2D LU340
LU214

MV291
MV219
 AR235
AR52

GB2596

GB13013
E/F
19 Dec - O Radix Jesse
Introibo
Ant. O Radix Jesse
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Is. 11, 10 & Rom. 15, 12. Is. 52, 15. Habac. 2, 3 & Hebr. 10, 37. 		2D LU341
LU214

MV291
MV219
 AR235
AR52

GB2203

GB12771
E/F
20 Dec - O Clavis David
Introibo
Ant. O Clavis David
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Is. 22, 22 & Apoc. 3, 7. Is. 42, 7; Ps. 106, 14 & Apoc. 3, 7; Luc. 1, 79. 		2D LU341
LU214

MV292
MV219
 AR236
AR52

GB2877

GB12780
E/F
21 Dec - O Oriens
Introibo
Ant. O Oriens
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Zach. 6, 12. Hebr. 1, 3. Malach. 4, 2. Is. 9, 2; Luc. 1, 78-79. 		2D LU342
LU214

MV292
MV219
 AR236
AR52

GB2371

GB11874
E/F
- Dissociate the initial "O" from the "O" in Oriens.
- The 21th December is the feast of St Thomas, this antiphon is sung as memory only.
22 Dec - O Rex gentium
Introibo
Ant. O Rex gentium
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Agg. 2, 8. Is. 28, 16. Ephes. 2, 14. Gen. 2, 7. 		2D LU342
LU214

MV293
MV219
 AR236
AR52

GB2133

GB12069
E/F
23 Dec - O Emmanuel
Introibo
Ant. O Emmanuel
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Is. 7, 14 & 8, 8. Is. 33, 22. Gen. 49, 10. 		2D LU342
LU214

MV293
MV219
 AR237
AR52

GB2483

GB12273
E/F
Monday before the Vigil of the Nativity
Lauds Specific antiphons at Lauds for this day, psalms of the feria.
1 Ant. Ecce veniet Dominus
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		4A* LU--- AR237
GB13274
2 Ant. Cum venerit Filius
Ps. 5. Verba mea auribus percipe 		8c LU--- AR238
GB13147
3 Ant. Ecce jam venit
Ps. 28. Afferte Domino filii Dei 		5a LU--- AR238
GB12857
4 Ant. Haurietis aquas
Cant. I. Isaiae. Confitebor tibi Domine 		5a LU--- AR238
GB12197
5 Ant. Egredietur Dominus
Ps. 116. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes 		4A LU--- AR238
GB11909
Tuesday before the Vigil of the Nativity
Lauds Specific antiphons at Lauds for this day, psalms of the feria.
1 Ant. Rorate caeli desuper
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		4A LU--- AR238
GB12764
2 Ant. Emitte Agnum
Ps. 42. Judica me Deus 		4A LU--- AR239
GB12041
3 Ant. Ut cognoscamus
Ps. 66. Deus misereatur nostri 		4A LU--- AR239
GB12425
4 Ant. Da mercedem Domine
Cant. Ezech. Ego dixi in dimidio 		4A* LU--- AR239
GB12672
5 Ant. Lex per Moysen
Ps. 134. Laudate nomen Domini 		1g LU--- AR239
GB12000
Wednesday before the Vigil of the Nativity
Lauds Specific antiphons at Lauds for this day, psalms of the feria.
Thursday before the Vigil of the Nativity
Lauds Specific antiphons at Lauds for this day, psalms of the feria.
Friday before the Vigil of the Nativity
Lauds Specific antiphons at Lauds for this day, psalms of the feria.
Saturday before the Vigil of the Nativity
Lauds Specific antiphons at Lauds for this day, psalms of the feria.
1 Ant. Intuemini quam sit
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		4A* LU--- AR243
2 Ant. Multiplicabitur ejus imperium
Ps. 91. Bonum est confiteri Domino 		1g LU--- AR244
3 Ant. Ego Dominus
Ps. 63. Exaudi Deus... a timore 		3a LU--- AR244
4 Ant. Exspectetur sicut pluvia
Cant. II. Moysis. Audite caeli quae loquor 		4A* LU--- AR244
5 Ant. Paratus esto Israel
Ps. 150. Laudate Dominum in sanctis 		2D LU--- AR244
 
 
 
 
 
3rd Week of Advent - Monday
Introibo
Missa. Gaudete LU334
MV282		 GR6 Same as 3rd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Egredietur virga
Cant. Benedictus
 1f LU--- AR245
AR10
GB11920
Vespers
Ant. Beatam me dicent omnes
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU1263
MV1717		 AR246
GB2950
GB12818
From the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary (LU, MV).
If this day falls between 17th and 23th use the corresponding Great Antiphon instead (see above).
3rd Week of Advent - Tuesday
Introibo
Missa. Gaudete LU334
MV282		 GR6 Same as 3rd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds
Ant. Tu Bethlehem terra
Cant. Benedictus
 3a LU--- AR246
Vespers
Ant. Elevare elevare
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU--- AR246
If this day falls between 17th and 23th use the corresponding Great Antiphon instead (see above).
3rd Week of Advent - Wednesday in Ember Week
Introibo
Daoudal /21
LU---
MV---		 GR9
Intr. Rorate... Ps. Caeli enarrant
Is. 45, 8.
Ps. 18, 2.
Ps. 18, 3-7. 		1 LU353

MV294
 GR21

GB79

VPC28
C/C♯
Same as 4th Sunday of Advent.
1 Grad. Tollite (portas)
Ps. 23, 7, 3 et 4. 		2A LU1269

MV1721
 GR9

GB756
E/F
From the Mass I of the BVM on Saturday (LU, MV).
2 Grad. Prope est Dominus
Ps. 144, 18 et 21. 		5 LU354

MV295
 GR21

GB284
D/E♭
Same as 4th Sunday of Advent.
Offert. Confortamini
Is. 35, 4. 		4 LU---
MV---		 GR10

GB290
Offert. Confortamini (verses)
Is. 35, 4. 		4 OF9

GB9432
Comm. Ecce virgo
Is. 7, 14.
Ps. 18, 2-7. 		1 LU356

MV298
 GR23

GB1144

VPC28
D/E♭
Same as 4th Sunday of Advent.
3rd Week of Advent - Thursday
Introibo
Missa. Gaudete LU334
MV282		 GR6 Same as 3rd Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
3rd Week of Advent - Friday in Ember Week
Introibo
LU---
MV---		 GR11
Intr. Prope es tu
Ps. 118, 151-152. 1.
Ps. 118, 4 et 166. 		4 LU---
MV---		 GR11

GB86

VPC28
Grad. Ostende nobis
Ps. 84, 8 et 2. 		2A LU---
MV---		 GR11
GB1055
Offert. Deus tu convertens
Ps. 84, 7-8. 		3 LU330

MV277
 GR6

GB631
E/F♯
Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Offert. Deus tu convertens (verses)
Ps. 84, 7-8. 		3 OF6

GB11399
E/F♯
Same as 2nd Sunday of Advent.
Comm. Ecce Dominus veniet
Zach. 14, 5.
Ps. 49, 1-5. 		6C LU---
MV---		 GR12

GB439

VPC29
F/F♯
Lauds
Ant. Ex quo facta est vox (Adv)
Cant. Benedictus
 1f LU--- AR248
If this day is the last Saturday before the Vigil of Christmas use Ant. Noli timere instead.
Vespers
Ant. Hoc est testimonium
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU---
MV---		 AR249
If this day falls between 17th and 23th use the corresponding Great Antiphon instead (see above).
3rd Week of Advent - Saturday in Ember Week
Introibo
LU343
MV---		 GR13 Particularity: four graduals are sung during this mass, all built on the same model.
An hymn comes after the 5th lesson.
Intr. Veni et ostende
Ps. 79, 4 et 2. 2.
Ps. 79, 2-3. 		2 LU343

MV---		 GR13

GB169

VPC30
1 Grad. A summo caelo
Ps. 18, 7 et 2. 		2A LU343

MV---		 GR13

GB698
2 Grad. In sole posuit
Ps. 18, 6 et 7. 		2A LU344
MV---		 GR14
GB203
3 Grad. Domine Deus
Ps. 79, 20 et 3. 		2A LU345

MV---		 GR15

GB38
4 Grad. Excita Domine
Ps. 79, 3, 2 et 3. 		2A LU347
MV---		 GR15
GB506
Hymn. Benedictus es Domine Deus
Dan. 3, 52-53. 		7 LU348

MV---		 GR16

GB2166
Tract. Qui regis
Ps. 79, 2-3. 		8 LU351
MV---		 GR19
GB1157
Offert. Exsulta satis
Zach. 9, 9. 		3 LU352

MV---		 GR20

GB929
Offert. Exsulta satis (verses)
Zach. 9, 9. 		3 OF11

GB11725
Comm. Exsultavit ut gigas
Ps. 18, 6-7.
Ps. 18, 2-6. 		6 LU352
MV---		 GR20
GB88
VPC30
4th Sunday of Advent
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU353
MV294		 GR21
Intr. Rorate... Ps. Caeli enarrant
Is. 45, 8.
Ps. 18, 2.
Ps. 18, 3-7. 		1 LU353

MV294
 GR21

GB79

VPC32
C/C♯
Quite straightforward. Classic mode 1 starting on a 5th.
- Although I find it difficult to sing the high notes on "per" from the word desuper, it does not come out right...
- Notice Mass & Vespers has a mistake, missing the starting note C.
Grad. Prope est Dominus
Ps. 144, 18 et 21. 		5 LU354

MV295
 GR21

GB284
D/E♭
On this one too, take a good breath for the long incipit.
- I make a longer pause at the full bar after eum ending on F just to "visualise" AC followed by GF on the word omnibus.
- And in veritate start a 3rd higher E but comes back to C.
- Notice the C key moves from the 1st to 2nd line at the verse, which starts a 5th higher from the end of the antiphon.
All. Veni Domine
 3 LU354

MV296
 GR22

GB224
D/E♭
Melody similar to Alleluia from Epiphany Octave, Pentecost 20th.
Mode 3 is technical and not obvious for an Alleluia full of melisms.
- First difficulty at the beginning: a 4th DG followed by a major 3rd GB, the incipit itself finishes on B giving this particular flavour.
- Lovely repeated pattern GABCACABG in the middle of the Alleluia.
- At the end of the word noli notice the B flat followed by a minor 3rd down to G.
- Then the "da" of tardare goes CA and it is tempting to sing CG instead, like "tar".
- The word facinora has this repeated pattern AAGGAFG three times. The only thing is to remember to jump to C in the middle with this beautiful 4th GC.
- Also after these three patterns it goes down a minor 3rd GE and this one is not always easy to pitch. What I do: memorize the previous F and go down a semitone.
- In the end the word tuae is acrobatic:
1) it goes down gently FEC but suddenly goes up again a 5th on CG,
2) once again gentle FGA and suddenly another 5th down on DA,
3) finally finishing very low with a 4th down on DA.
My advice: sing prudently, watch your steps. Especially here the ending is not the classic Alleluia proper where the verse usually finishes on a similar melody as the word Alleluia itself.
- Final difficulty is to get back to the Alleluia, from D to EEF. But it starts with a distropha on E giving time to regroup.
Offert. Ave Maria... et benedictus
Luc. 1, 28 et 42. 		8 LU355

MV297
 GR23

GB843
D/E♭
A bit technical but lovely. To be sung with a lot of gentleness.
- The incipit is a bit long so prepare yourself.
- The word Dominus is dynamic on a double pattern, breath at the quarter bar to link "minus" after the second pattern.
Offert. Ave Maria... et benedictus (verses)
Luc. 1, 28 et 42.
Luc. 1, 34 et 35. 		8 OF13

GB14211

SOV2
D/E♭
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum : Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui.
1. Quomodo in me fiet hoc, quae virum non cognosco? Spiritus Domini superveniet in te et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi.
2. Ideoque, quod nascetur ex te Sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei.
Offert. Ave Maria... et benedictus (verses, rhythmic signs)
Luc. 1, 28 et 42.
Luc. 1, 34 et 35. 		8 GB18437
D/E♭
If you start on D it goes up to top E.
If you start on E♭ it goes up to top F.
Comm. Ecce virgo
Is. 7, 14.
Ps. 18, 2-7. 		1 LU356

MV298
 GR23

GB1144

VPC32
MV2000
D/E♭
- You we will need to tune the dynamic on the word Emmanuel, there is a bunch of lengthening in there.
- For the psalm verse: the difficulty in psalm tone 1 is to remember to sing the 3-notes torculus on the second part of the psalm verse.
Lauds
1 Ant. Canite tuba
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit
Joel. 2, 1. 		1g LU356
 AR250
The Antiphonale Romanum indicates a tone 3g wrongly, when it is actually a tone 1g.
2 Ant. Ecce veniet desideratus
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra
Aggee. 2, 8. 		1f LU357
 AR251
3 Ant. Erunt prava
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
Is. 40, 4. 		1g LU357
 AR251
4 Ant. Dominus veniet
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
Is. 9, 6. 		1f LU357
 AR251
5 Ant. Omnipotens sermo
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
Sap. 18, 15. 		2D LU357
 AR252
Hymn. En clara vox
 1 LU--- AR215
GB11919
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. Ave Maria... alleluia
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU1416
MV1109		 AR252
From the feast of the Annunciation (LU, MV).
Vespers
1 Ant. Canite tuba
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Joel. 2, 1. 		1g LU356
MV298		 AR250
The Antiphonale Romanum indicates a tone 3g wrongly, when it is actually a tone 1g.
2 Ant. Ecce veniet desideratus
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Aggee. 2, 8. 		1f LU357
MV299		 AR251
3 Ant. Erunt prava
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Is. 40, 4. 		1g LU357
MV300		 AR251
4 Ant. Dominus veniet
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Is. 9, 6. 		1f LU357
MV300		 AR251
GB2837
GB12363
GB12445
5 Ant. Omnipotens sermo
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel
Sap. 18, 15. 		2D LU357
MV301		 AR252
Hymn. Creator alme siderum
 4 LU324

MV271
 AR210

GB2134

GB11815
G
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. O ...
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 2D LU---
MV---		 AR253
The O antiphon of the day (see above).
4th Week of Advent - Monday
Missa. Rorate LU353
MV294		 GR21 Same as 4th Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds Antiphons and psalms according to the weekdays before the Vigil of the Nativity (see above).
Ant. Dicit Dominus : Paenitentiam
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR253
GB12783
Vespers
Ant. O ...
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 2D LU---
MV---		 AR253
The O antiphon of the day (see above).
4th Week of Advent - Tuesday
Missa. Rorate LU353
MV294		 GR21 Same as 4th Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds Antiphons and psalms according to the weekdays before the Vigil of the Nativity (see above).
Ant. Consurge consurge
Cant. Benedictus
 2D LU--- AR254
GB12473
Vespers
Ant. O ...
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 2D LU---
MV---		 AR254
The O antiphon of the day (see above).
4th Week of Advent - Wednesday
Missa. Rorate LU353
MV294		 GR21 Same as 4th Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds Antiphons and psalms according to the weekdays before the Vigil of the Nativity (see above).
Ant. Ponam in Sion
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR254
GB12778
Vespers
Ant. O ...
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 2D LU---
MV---		 AR254
The O antiphon of the day (see above).
4th Week of Advent - Thursday
Missa. Rorate LU353
MV294		 GR21 Same as 4th Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
Lauds Antiphons and psalms according to the weekdays before the Vigil of the Nativity (see above).
Ant. Consolamini consolamini
Cant. Benedictus
 2D LU--- AR254
GB12710
If this Thursday falls on 23rd December (i.e. the day before the Vigil of the Nativity),
the Ant. Ecce completa sunt from Friday is sung instead.
Vespers
Ant. O ...
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 2D LU---
MV---		 AR254
The O antiphon of the day, either Ant. O Rex gentium or Ant. O Emmanuel.

If this Thursday falls on 23rd December (i.e. the day before the Vigil of the Nativity),
the Ant. O Emmanuel from Friday is sung instead.
4th Week of Advent - Friday
Daoudal /21
Missa. Rorate LU353
MV294		 GR21 Same as 4th Sunday of Advent, without the Alleluia.
This day, if it happens, always falls on 23rd Dec, the day before the Vigil of the Nativity.
Lauds
Ant. Ecce completa sunt
Cant. Benedictus
 8c LU--- AR254

GB12271
Vespers
Ant. O Emmanuel
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Is. 7, 14 & 8, 8. Is. 33, 22. Gen. 49, 10. 		2D LU342
LU214

MV293
MV219
 AR255
AR237
AR52

GB2483

GB12273
E/F
The O antiphon of the day can only be Ant. O Emmanuel (23 Dec).
24 Dec - Vigil of the Nativity
Introibo
/21
Daoudal /20
Johner
LU358
MV302		 GR24
Intr. Hodie scietis
Exodi 16, 6 et 7.
Ps. 23, 1.
Ps. 23, 2-3. 		6 LU359

MV302
 GR24

GB150

VPC33
Grad. Hodie scietis
Exodi 16, 6 et 7.
Ps. 79, 2-3. 		2A LU360

MV303
 GR24

GB202
All. Crastina die
 8 LU361

MV304
 GR25

GB167
The Alleluia is sung only if the Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday.
Offert. Tollite portas
Ps. 23, 7. 		2A LU362

MV305
 GR26

GB171
Offert. Tollite portas (verses)
Ps. 23, 7. 		2A OF14

GB14223
Comm. Revelabitur
Is. 40, 5.
Ps. 23, 1-8. 		1 LU362

MV305
 GR26

GB367

VPC33
MV2000
Lauds AR255 In the Liber Usualis antiphons 1, 2, 3 and 5 come with Prime, Terce, Sext and None.
1 Ant. Judaea et Jerusalem
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit
2 Paral. 20, 17. 		8G LU358 AR255
2 Ant. Hodie scietis
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra
Ex. 16, 7. 		8c LU358 AR255
3 Ant. Crastina die
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
Dan. 9, 24. Mich. 4, 7. 		4A LU363 AR256
4 Ant. Dominus veniet
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
Is. 9, 6. 		1f LU357 AR256
Same antiphon as Lauds and Vespers on 4th Sunday of Advent.
5 Ant. Crastina erit
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
1 Reg. 11, 9. 		8c LU363 AR256
Hymn. En clara vox
 1 LU--- AR215
GB11919
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Ant. Orietur sicut sol
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR257
Vespers LU364
MV307		 AR259 This is the 1st Vespers of the Nativity.
1 Ant. Rex pacificus
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
3 Reg. 10, 23. 		8G LU364
MV307		 AR259
2 Ant. Magnificatus est
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
 7a LU364
MV307		 AR259
3 Ant. Completi sunt
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Luc. 2, 6. 		8G LU364
MV308		 AR260
4 Ant. Scitote quia prope
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Luc. 21, 31. 		8G LU365
MV308		 AR260
5 Ant. Levate capita vestra
Ps. 116. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes
Luc. 21, 28. 		1g LU365
MV308		 AR260
Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium
 1 LU365

MV326
 AR260
D
Same as Second Vespers at Christmas.
V. Crastina die
Dan. 9, 24. Mich. 4, 7. 		B LU366
MV309		 AR262
Ant. Cum ortus fuerit
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Ps. 18, 6. 		8G LU367
MV309		 AR262
Christmas - Matins
Introibo
LU368 Found in the Liber Usualis only.
Invit. Christus natus
Ps. 94. Venite exsultemus Domino
 4g LU368
 GB9174
Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium
 1 LU365

MV326
 AR260

GB3001
D
- 1st Nocturn
1 Ant. Dominus dixit ad me
Ps. 2. Quare fremuerunt gentes
Ps. 2, 7. 		8c LU371
 GB2621
2 Ant. Tamquam sponsus
Ps. 18. Caeli enarrant
Ps. 18, 6. 		8G LU372
 GB2037
3 Ant. Diffusa est
Ps. 44. Eructavit cor meum
Ps. 44, 2. 		1a2 LU373
 GB2103
V. Tamquam sponsus
 B LU374 GB####
1 Resp. Hodie nobis caelorum
 5 LU375
 GB3139
A/B♭
2 Resp. Hodie nobis de caelo
 8 LU376
 GB3207
E/F
3 Resp. Quem vidistis
 4 LU377
 GB3134
D/E♭
- 2nd Nocturn
1 Ant. Suscepimus Deus
Ps. 47. Magnus Dominus
Ps. 47, 9. 		8G LU378 GB2566
2 Ant. Orietur
Ps. 71. Deus judicium tuum
Ps. 71, 6. 		3b LU379 GB2410
3 Ant. Veritas
Ps. 84. Benedixisti
Ps. 84, 11. 		8c LU380 GB2953
V. Speciosus
 B LU381
4 Resp. O magnum mysterium
 3 LU382 GB3163
E/F
5 Resp. Beata Dei Genitrix
 7 LU383 GB3148
D/E♭
6 Resp. Sancta et immaculata
 2 LU384
 GB3189
F♯/G
- 3rd Nocturn
1 Ant. Ipse invocabit me
Ps. 88. Misericordias Domini
Ps. 88, 26. 		6F LU384 GB2422
Psalm 88 is shortened to 36 verses here (as from the 1960 changes).
2 Ant. Laetentur caeli
Ps. 95. Cantate Domino... cantate
Ps. 95, 12. 		4A LU387 GB2463
3 Ant. Notum fecit Dominus
Ps. 97. Cantate Domino... quia mirabilia
Ps. 97, 3. 		6F LU388 GB2612
V. Ipse invocabit me
 B LU389
7 Resp. Beata viscera
 7 LU389 GB3169
D/E♭
8 Resp. Verbum caro
 8 LU390
 GB3127
B/C
9 Hymn. Te Deum
(simple tone)
 3 LU1834

MV1976
 GR144*

AR69*

GB2305
D/E
Kneel at Te ergo.
Cf. Introibo.
Christmas - Midnight Mass
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU392
MV310		 GR27
Intr. Dominus dixit
Ps. 2, 7. 1.
Ps. 2, 2, 8. 		2 LU392

MV310
 GR27

GB1175

VPC34
F♯/G
Mode 2 with F clef, this beautiful piece reflects contentment and satisfaction: God the Father talks to God His Son.
- Go swiftly through the word dixit, they are only distropha. Besides the old neume shows a little "c" = celeriter, meaning: do not slow down.
Grad. Tecum principium
Ps. 109, 3 et 1. 		2A LU393

MV311
 GR28

GB518
F♯/G
All. Dominus dixit
Ps. 2, 7. 		8 LU394

MV312
 GR29

GB890
D/E♭
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 1st, Epiphany 3rd, Ascension.
- Be careful: the Graduale Romanum misses a dot at the last note of ego.
Offert. Laetentur caeli
Ps. 95, 11 et 13. 		4 LU394

MV314
 GR29

GB811
D/E♭
Offert. Laetentur caeli (verses)
Ps. 95, 11 et 13. 		4 OF15

GB17652
D/E♭
Comm. In splendoribus
Ps. 109, 3.
Ps. 109. 		6 LU395

MV314
 GR30

GB117

VPC34
MV2001
F/G♯
Christmas - Lauds
Introibo
Lauds LU395
1 Ant. Quem vidistis
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit 		2D LU395 AR264
2 Ant. Genuit puerpera Regem
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra 		2D LU396 AR264
3 Ant. Angelus ad pastores
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
Luc. 2, 10. 		7d LU397 AR264
4 Ant. Facta est
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
Luc. 2, 13.
 7d LU398 AR265
5 Ant. Parvulus filius
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
Is. 9, 6. 		8G* LU399 AR265
Hymn. A solis ortus cardine
 3 LU400
 AR266
Ant. Gloria in excelsis
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8G LU402 AR267
Christmas - Prime
LU403 AR
Hymn. Jam lucis orto sidere (Solemn feast)
 8 LU224 AR14
Ant. Quem vidistis
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 2D LU395 AR264
R. br. Christe Fili Dei vivi
V. Qui natus es de Maria Virgine
 6 LU229 AR19
Christmas - Mass at Dawn
Introibo
LU403
MV315		 GR30 Introit, Alleluia and Offertory contain the first verses of psalm 92, first psalm at Lauds on Sunday and feasts (non penitential). Also the memory of St Anastasia is made at this Mass (collect, secret and postcommunion).
Intr. Lux fulgebit
Is. 9, 2 et 6.
Ps. 92, 1. 		8 LU403

MV315
 GR30

GB917
Grad. Benedictus qui venit
Ps. 117, 26, 27 et 23. 		5 LU404

MV316
 GR31

GB217
All. Dominus regnavit, decorem
Ps. 92, 1. 		2 LU405

MV355

 GR31

GB714
E
Same as Sunday within the Octave of Christmas (MV).
Offert. Deus enim
Ps. 92, 1-2. 		8 LU406

MV356

 GR32

GB979
A
Same as Sunday within the Octave of Christmas (MV).
- All the B are B natural, they do not sound flat, especially when coming from a note below, like in the words terrae, saeculo, tu and Deus + ex tunc.
Offert. Deus enim (verses)
Ps. 92, 1-3, 6-7. 		8 OF16

GB17680
A
Same as Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.
Comm. Exsulta filia
Zach. 9, 9.
Ps. 33. 		4 LU406

MV318
 GR32

GB1125

VPC36
Christmas - Terce
LU407 AR
Hymn. Nunc sancte nobis (Christmas)
 8 LU407 AR266
Ant. Genuit puerpera Regem
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 2D LU396 AR264
R. br. Verbum caro
 6 LU407 AR269
Christmas - Mass of the day
Introibo
/21
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU408
MV319		 GR33
Intr. Puer natus est
Is. 9, 6.
Ps. 97, 1.
Ps. 97, 2-3. 		7 LU408

MV319
 GR33

GB72

VPC36
D/E♭
Grad. Viderunt omnes
Ps. 97, 3 et 2. 		5 LU409

MV320
 GR33

GB1163
D/E♭
All. Dies sanctificatus
 2 LU409

MV321
 GR34

GB324
E/F
Offert. Tui sunt caeli
Ps. 88, 12 et 15. 		4 LU410

MV322
 GR35

GB1274
F/F♯
Offert. Tui sunt caeli (verses)
Ps. 88, 12 et 15... 		4 OF18

GB17695
F/F♯
Comm. Viderunt omnes
Ps. 97, 3.
Ps. 97, 1-3, 4-8. 		1 LU410

MV323
 GR35

GB1139

VPC37
MV2001
F/F♯
Christmas - Sext
LU411 AR
Hymn. Rector potens (Solemn feast)
 8 LU241 AR32
Ant. Angelus ad pastores
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
Luc. 2, 10. 		7d LU397 AR264
R. br. Notum fecit Dominus
 6 LU411 AR269
Christmas - None
LU411 AR
Hymn. Rerum Deus (Solemn feast)
 8 LU245 AR38
Ant. Parvulus filius
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
Is. 9, 6. 		8G* LU399 AR265
R. br. Viderunt omnes
 6 LU411 AR270
Christmas - Vespers
Introibo
Vespers LU412
MV323		 AR270
1 Ant. Tecum principium
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Ps. 109, 3. 		1g LU412
MV323		 AR270
2 Ant. Redemptionem misit
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Ps. 110, 9. 		7a LU412
MV323		 AR271
3 Ant. Exortum est
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Ps. 111, 4. 		7b LU412
MV324		 AR271
4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia
Ps. 129. De profundis
Ps. 129, 7. 		4A* LU412
MV324		 AR271
5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui
Ps. 131. Memento Domine
Ps. 131, 11. 		8G LU412
MV324		 AR272
Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium
 1 LU365

MV326
 AR260
D
V. Notum fecit Dominus
 B LU413
MV327		 AR272
Ant. Hodie Christus natus est
Cant. Magnificat (solemn) 		1g2 LU413

MV328
 AR272
26 Dec - St Stephen, the First Martyr
Introibo
Daoudal /17
Baron
Johner
LU414
MV329		 GR36
Intr. Etenim sederunt
Ps. 118, 23, 86 et 23. 1.
Ps. 110, 2-10. 		1 LU414

MV329
 GR36

GB1321

VPC39
Grad. Sederunt principes
Ps. 118, 23 et 86.
Ps. 6, 5. 		5 LU416
MV331		 GR36
GB906
All. Video caelos
Act. 7, 56. 		2 LU416

MV331
 GR37

GB561
Similar melody to All. Dies sanctificatus on Christmas Mass of the day (previous day).
Tract. Desiderium
Ps. 20, 3-4.
Sept. 		8 LU1131
MV1086		 GR[5]
GB176
From the Mass I of a Martyr-Bishop.
From the Mass of St Matthias (MV).
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the previous Alleluia.
All. Posuisti Domine
Ps. 20, 4.
Pasch. 		1 LU1148
MV1135		 GR[17]
GB1249
From the Mass of one Martyr (in Paschal Time).
From the Mass of St Mark (MV).
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time, following the previous Alleluia.
Offert. Elegerunt Apostoli
Act. 6, 5 et 7, 59. 		8 LU417
MV332		 GR37
GB462
OF161
Comm. Video caelos
Act. 7, 55, 58 et 59.
Ps. 118, 1, 78, 84, 86, 95, 150, 153, 157, 161, 173. 		8 LU418

MV333
 GR38

GB920

VPC39
MV2001
Lauds AR273 In the Liber Usualis antiphons 1, 2, 3 and 5 come with Prime, Terce, Sext and None.
The 5 antiphons can be found at the feast of the Finding of the Body of St Stephen (3 Aug).
1 Ant. Lapidaverunt Stephanum
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit 		8G LU414 AR273
2 Ant. Lapides torrentes
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra
 7a LU414 AR273
3 Ant. Adhaesit anima
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 8G LU418 AR274
4 Ant. Stephanus vidit caelos
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera

 8G* LU1583A AR274
From the feast of the Finding of the Body of St Stephen (3 Aug).
5 Ant. Ecce video caelos
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
 4A* LU418 AR274
Hymn. Invicte Martyr unicum (St Stephen)
 1 LU--- AR274
Ant. Stephanus autem
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8c LU413 AR276
Vespers AR273 Same antiphons and psalms as Christmas Vespers.
1 Ant. Tecum principium
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Ps. 109, 3. 		1g LU412
MV323		 AR270
Same as 1 Ant. Tecum principium at Christmas.
2 Ant. Redemptionem misit
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Ps. 110, 9. 		7a LU412
MV323		 AR271
Same as 2 Ant. Redemptionem misit at Christmas.
3 Ant. Exortum est
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Ps. 111, 4. 		7b LU412
MV324		 AR271
Same as 3 Ant. Exortum est at Christmas.
4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia
Ps. 129. De profundis
Ps. 129, 7. 		4A* LU412
MV324		 AR271
Same as 4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia at Christmas.
5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui
Ps. 131. Memento Domine
Ps. 131, 11. 		8G LU412
MV324		 AR272
Same as 5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui at Christmas.
Hymn. Deus tuorum militum (St Stephen)
 1 LU419
MV341		 AR277
Ant. Sepelierunt Stephanum
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 8G LU420
MV336		 AR278
Ant. Hodie Christus natus est
 1g2 LU413

MV328
 AR272
Commemoration of the Nativity.
27 Dec - St John, Apostle and Evangelist
Introibo
/19
Daoudal /17
Baron
Johner
LU421
MV337		 GR39
Intr. In medio
Eccli. 15, 5.
Ps. 91, 2.
Ps. 91, 13-14. 		6
LU1190

MV337
 GR[38]

GB233

VPC40
E
From the Mass of doctors (LU, GR).
Grad. Exiit sermo
Ioann. 21, 23 et 19. 		5 LU422

MV338
 GR39

GB702
All. Hic est discipulus
Ioann. 21, 24. 		2 LU422

MV339
 GR39

GB914
Tract. Beatus vir
Ps. 111, 1-3.
Sept. 		8 LU1134

MV1100
 GR[8]

GB7670
E/F
From the Mass II of a Martyr-Bishop.
From the Mass of St Joseph (MV).
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the previous Alleluia.
All. Justus ut palma
Ps. 91, 13.
Pasch. 		1 LU1207
MV991		 GR[49]
GB946
From the Mass of Abbots.
From the Mass of St Nicholas (MV).
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time, following the previous Alleluia.
Offert. Justus ut palma
Ps. 91, 13.
Ps. 91, 2. 		4
LU1193

MV340
 GR[41]

GB777

OF150

SOV27
E
From the Mass of Doctors (LU, GR).
Comm. Exiit sermo
Ioann. 21, 23.
Ps. 88, 2, 4-5, 6, 8, 20-22, 25. 		2A LU423

MV341
 GR40

GB781

VPC40
MV2001
Lauds AR279 In the Liber Usualis antiphons 1, 2, 3 and 5 come with Prime, Terce, Sext and None.
1 Ant. Valde honorandus est
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit 		8G LU421 AR279
2 Ant. Hic est discipulus ille
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra 		3a LU421 AR279
3 Ant. Hic est discipulus meus
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te

 3a LU421 AR279
Notice the same tone and incipit melody as the previous antiphon.
4 Ant. Sunt de hic stantibus
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera

 1f LU--- AR280
5 Ant. Ecce puer meus
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		1f LU424 AR280
Hymn. Exsultet orbis gaudiis (St John)
 1 LU425
MV341		 AR280
Ant. Iste est Joannes
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU420
MV336		 AR282
Vespers AR279 Same antiphons and psalms as Christmas Vespers.
1 Ant. Tecum principium
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Ps. 109, 3. 		1g LU412
MV323		 AR270
Same as 1 Ant. Tecum principium at Christmas.
2 Ant. Redemptionem misit
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Ps. 110, 9. 		7a LU412
MV323		 AR271
Same as 2 Ant. Redemptionem misit at Christmas.
3 Ant. Exortum est
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Ps. 111, 4. 		7b LU412
MV324		 AR271
Same as 3 Ant. Exortum est at Christmas.
4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia
Ps. 129. De profundis
Ps. 129, 7. 		4A* LU412
MV324		 AR271
Same as 4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia at Christmas.
5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui
Ps. 131. Memento Domine
Ps. 131, 11. 		8G LU412
MV324		 AR272
Same as 5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui at Christmas.
Hymn. Exsultet orbis gaudiis (St John)
 1 LU425
MV341		 AR280
Same hymn as Lauds.
Ant. Exiit sermo
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Ioann. 21, 23. 		6F LU426
LU213
MV343
MV219		 AR283
AR52
Ant. Hodie Christus natus est
 1g2 LU413

MV328
 AR272
Commemoration of the Nativity.
28 Dec - Holy Innocents
Introibo
/21
/20
Daoudal /17
Baron
Johner
LU427
MV344		 GR40
Intr. Ex ore infantium
Ps. 8, 3. 2.
Ps. 8, 2 et 8. 		2 LU427
MV344		 GR40
GB350
VPC41
Grad. Anima nostra
Ps. 123, 7-8. 		5
LU1167
MV346		 GR41
GB432
From the Mass II of two or more Martyrs (LU).
All. Laudate pueri
Ps. 112, 1. 		4 LU428

MV347
 GR42

GB661
Same Alleluia as Saturday in Easter Week.
- Sung when the feast falls on Sunday or is celebrated as double of 1st class, or on the Octave, or at a Votive Mass before Septuagesima, in Paschal Time or after Pentecost.
Tract. Effuderunt
Ps. 78, 3 et 10.
Sept. 		8 LU429
MV347		 GR42
GB240
D/E♭
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the previous Alleluia.
Also as explained in the Liber Usualis: « This Tract is said instead of the Alleluia and its verse, unless the feast falls on a Sunday; but it is never said on the Octave day. »
All. Sancti tui... florebunt
Pasch. 		8 LU1150
MV1625		 GR[19]
GB800
From the Mass of two or more Martyrs (in Paschal Time).
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time following the previous Alleluia.
Offert. Anima nostra
Ps. 123, 7. 		2 LU430

MV348
 GR43

GB1031

OF145
Comm. Vox in Rama
Matth. 2, 18.
Ps. 78, 1-6. 		7 LU430

MV349
 GR44

GB136

VPC41
MV2002
A
Lauds AR283 In the Liber Usualis antiphons 1, 2, 3 and 5 come with Prime, Terce, Sext and None.
1 Ant. Herodes iratus
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit
 1f LU427 AR283
Vespers AR283 Same antiphons and psalms as Christmas Vespers.
1 Ant. Tecum principium
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Ps. 109, 3. 		1g LU412
MV323		 AR270
Same as 1 Ant. Tecum principium at Christmas.
2 Ant. Redemptionem misit
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Ps. 110, 9. 		7a LU412
MV323		 AR271
Same as 2 Ant. Redemptionem misit at Christmas.
3 Ant. Exortum est
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Ps. 111, 4. 		7b LU412
MV324		 AR271
Same as 3 Ant. Exortum est at Christmas.
4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia
Ps. 129. De profundis
Ps. 129, 7. 		4A* LU412
MV324		 AR271
Same as 4 Ant. Apud Dominum misericordia at Christmas.
5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui
Ps. 131. Memento Domine
Ps. 131, 11. 		8G LU412
MV324		 AR272
Same as 5 Ant. De fructu ventris tui at Christmas.
Hymn. Salvete flores Martyrum
 1 LU431

MV350
 AR431
Ant. Hodie Christus natus est
 1g2 LU413

MV328
 AR272
Commemoration of the Nativity.
Sunday within the Octave of Christmas
Introibo
Daoudal /20
Baron
Johner
LU433
MV352		 GR44
Intr. Dum medium
Sap. 18, 14-15.
Ps. 92, 1.
Ps. 92, 1-2. 		8 LU433

MV352
 GR44

GB564

VPC38
B♭
- Watch out the various B which can be flat or natural in this proper.
- You might want to make a pause at the quarter bar just after de caelis ending on GBbGF. The next phrase a regalibus GACBB has a different flavour from the previous: from B flat to B natural. The pause helps to "regroup" before attacking a different set of notes.
- The Gloria Patri ends with GADFFG: memorize the D so to start again the antiphon with the word Dum on CD. Or go down a 5th from G.
Grad. Speciosus forma
Ps. 44, 3 et 2. 		3 LU434

MV354
 GR45

GB1308
E
Difficult piece, not many Graduale are in mode 3.
- A few patterns are repeated. Learn this proper by decomposing the various phrases into patterns. It helps.
- Notice the 3 occurrences of a lovely pattern GB-DCC-ABA on hominum, bonum and Regi.
- Pay attention to the 2 occurrences of the episemed note F after E on the word est and the end of calamus. Memorize this particular jump of a semitone.
- Be careful at the 2 patterns GA-FE-GA on the words tuis and scribentis: the second GA is difficult to pitch unless you quickly memorize the first one. Also at the end of these words there is a GF-GE where the F is not easy to pitch: in doubt sing it silently and get to the final double dotted notes.
All. Dominus regnavit, decorem
Ps. 92, 1. 		2
LU405

MV355
 GR31

GB714
E
Same as Christmas Mass at Dawn (LU, GR).
Offert. Deus enim
Ps. 92, 1-2. 		8
LU406

MV356
 GR32

GB979
A
Same as Christmas Mass at Dawn (LU, GR).
Offert. Deus enim (verses)
Ps. 92, 1-3, 6-7. 		8 OF16

GB17680
A
Same as Christmas Mass at Dawn.
Comm. Tolle puerum
Matth. 2, 20.
Ps. 92. 		7 LU436

MV357
 GR46

GB1282

VPC38
MV2003
D
- No pause at the first quarter bar, the word "et" imposes to join puerum and matrem ejus: you do not want to separate the child from his mother. :-) And the ending of ejus is lovely.
- Little difficulty on the word terram when going down DB, a minor 3rd...
- Be very careful at the word enim after defuncti: it goes up gently GACBC-DEDE then falls down a major 3rd to C for a final CDED. And this C is a bit difficult to pitch. But after the C comes another DE which you have sung twice just before, so still fresh in the memory. Therefore in doubt sing the C silently and focus on DE.
- Finally on the word animam it goes DCBA-CBAB and it is tempting to repeat the same pattern instead: DCBA-DCBA.
29 Dec - St Thomas Becket of Canterbury, Bishop and Martyr
Introibo
LU437
MV358A		 GR46 1st class in dioceses of England and Wales.
Intr. Gaudeamus... Thomae
Ps. 32, 1.
Ps. 32, 2-4, 12-15, 18. 		1 LU437
MV358A		 GR46
GB74
VPC41
C
Practically the same as Gaudeamus at the feast of All Saints.
Grad. Ecce sacerdos
Eccli. 44, 16. 20. 		5 LU1183

MV1560
 GR[32]

GB235
D
From the Mass I of a Confessor Bishop.
From the Mass of St Martin (MV).
All. Ego sum pastor
Ioann. 10, 14. 		1 LU818

MV689
 GR47

GB1220
E♭
Same as 2nd Sunday after Easter (LU, MV).
Offert. Posuisti
Ps. 20, 4-5. 		8 LU438

MV1439

 GR[14]

GB487

OF136
D
From the Mass II of a Martyr not a Bishop (GR).
From the Mass of St Matthew (MV).
Comm. Ego sum pastor
Ioann. 10, 14.
Ps. 22. 		2 LU439

MV358B
 GR48

GB556

VPC41
G♯
Same as 2nd Sunday after Easter, without the three Alleluia.
30 Dec - 6th day within the Octave of the Nativity
Introibo
Missa. Puer natus est LU439
MV---		 GR48 Same as Christmas Mass of the Day.
Proper epistle and gospel.
31 Dec - St Silvester, Pope and Confessor
Introibo
Missa. Si diligis me LU440
MV358B		 GR48 From the Mass of a Holy Pope.
Proper collect.
Tract. Beatus vir
Ps. 111, 1-3.
Sept. 		8 LU1134

MV1100
 GR[8]

GB7670
E/F
From the Mass II of a Martyr-Bishop.
From the Mass of St Joseph (MV).
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the Alleluia.
All. Tu es sacerdos
Ps. 109, 4.
Pasch. 		8 LU1183
MV1654		 GR[33]
GB477
From the Mass I of a Confessor Bishop.
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time.
All. Hic est sacerdos
Pasch. 		2 LU1184
MV1655		 GR[34]
GB1118
From the Mass I of a Confessor Bishop.
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time.
Lauds AR291
Hymn. Jesu redemptor omnium (St Silvester)
 1 LU--- AR291
Vespers LU440
MV359		 AR292 This is the 1st Vespers of the Octave of the Nativity.
1 Ant. O admirabile commercium
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
 6F LU442
MV361		 AR294
2 Ant. Quando natus est
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 3a2 LU443
MV362		 AR294
3 Ant. Rubum quem viderat
Ps. 121. Laetatus sum
 4E LU443
MV362		 AR295
4 Ant. Germinavit radix
Ps. 126. Nisi Dominus 		1f LU443
MV363		 AR295
5 Ant. Ecce Maria genuit
Ps. 147. Lauda Jerusalem 		2D LU444
MV363		 AR295
Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium
 1 LU365

MV326
 AR260
D
Same as Christmas.
Ant. Propter nimiam
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 8G LU440
MV359		 AR293
1 Jan - Octave day of Christmas (Circumcision of Our Lord)
Introibo
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU440
MV359		 GR49 Same as Christmas Mass of the day, except the Alleluia.
Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
Intr. Puer natus est
Is. 9, 6.
Ps. 97, 1.
Ps. 97, 2-3. 		7 LU408

MV319
 GR33

GB72

VPC36
D/E♭
Same as Christmas Mass of the day.
Grad. Viderunt omnes
Ps. 97, 3 et 2. 		5 LU409

MV320
 GR33

GB1163
D/E♭
Same as Christmas Mass of the day.
All. Multifarie olim
Hebr. 1, 1-2. 		7 LU441

MV360
 GR49

GB863
Offert. Tui sunt caeli
Ps. 88, 12 et 15. 		4 LU410

MV322
 GR35

GB1274
F/F♯
Same as Christmas Mass of the day.
Offert. Tui sunt caeli (verses)
Ps. 88, 12 et 15... 		4 OF18

GB17695
F/F♯
Same as Christmas Mass of the day.
Comm. Viderunt omnes
Ps. 97, 3.
Ps. 97, 1-3, 4-8. 		1 LU410

MV323
 GR35

GB1139

VPC37
MV2001
F/F♯
Same as Christmas Mass of the day.
Lauds AR294
1 Ant. O admirabile commercium
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit 		6F LU442
 AR294
2 Ant. Quando natus est
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra 		3a2 LU443
 AR294
3 Ant. Rubum quem viderat
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 4E LU443
 AR295
4 Ant. Germinavit radix
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
 1f LU443
 AR295
5 Ant. Ecce Maria genuit
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		2D LU444
 AR295
Hymn. A solis ortus cardine
 3 LU400
 AR266
Same as Christmas.
Ant. Mirabile mysterium
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8G LU--- AR296
Vespers LU442
MV361		 AR297
1 Ant. O admirabile commercium
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
 6F LU442
MV361		 AR294
2 Ant. Quando natus est
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 3a2 LU443
MV362		 AR294
3 Ant. Rubum quem viderat
Ps. 121. Laetatus sum
 4E LU443
MV362		 AR295
4 Ant. Germinavit radix
Ps. 126. Nisi Dominus 		1f LU443
MV363		 AR295
5 Ant. Ecce Maria genuit
Ps. 147. Lauda Jerusalem 		2D LU444
MV363		 AR295
Hymn. Jesu Redemptor omnium
 1 LU365

MV326
 AR260
D
Same as Christmas.
Ant. Magnum haereditatis
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 2A LU444
LU214
MV364
MV219		 AR297
AR52
2-5 Jan - Most Holy Name of Jesus (Sunday between Circumcision and Epiphany or 2nd Jan if no Sunday)
Introibo
/22
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU445
MV365		 GR50
Intr. In nomine Jesu...
Ps. Domine
Phil. 2, 10-11.
Ps. 8, 2.
Ps. 8, 2. 		3 LU446

MV366
 GR50

GB1033

VPC42
C♯/D
Not particular easy for an introit, it is a mode 3.
- The word terrestrium lingers a lot around B before landing on A.
- Careful at the word confiteatur: coming from the high notes of et omnis lingua it is not easy to move swiftly through the starting AGA (no lengthening there) to the next CBDCC.
- At the end don't forget the major 3rd FA on the word Patris.
Grad. Salvos fac nos
Ps. 105, 47.
Isai. 63, 16. 		3 LU447

MV367
 GR51

GB670
D/E♭
OK, it is a long and tricky gradual in mode 3...
- First difficulty on the word congrega: it tooks me some practice to master the strange torculus ACA. You would expect the syllable "con" to end up on C, it is not natural to come back to A, but it is actually the "grega" which does end up on C.
- Be careful at the word confiteamur: two small drops a semitone CB after the big jump a 4th on the previous ut.
- On sancto tuo the note A is sung many times, some of these A have an episema meaning emphasis and lengthening; keep the note high in mind before exploring the lower notes of tuo.
- The word gloria is a bit tricky: remember "ria" starts on the same A as ends "glo". Also the "a" is just a second higher than the previous note, and tua starts on F, same as the ending of "ri". Seems obvious but...
- The "a" of tua starts a minor 3rd lower than "tu", it shouldn't be too difficult. At least there is an episema to regroup.
- Good breath before pater noster. Careful at the drop a 4th down DA. And don't forget the "r" at the end of the melism.
- The word saeculo starts on the same note as the previous "a"... There is an episema to regroup again.
- Two difficulties on nomen: 1) there are 9 notes on "no"... 2) "men" has a drop a 4th down CG.
- The final tuum mimics tua, same melism addressing The Lord our God.
All. Laudem Domini
Ps. 144, 21. 		1 LU448

MV368
 GR52

GB1
D/E♭
Melody similar to All. Domine Deus meus in te from 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.
- When the singers start after the cantors (after the star and the symbol ij.), there is a AG-AGF where it is tempting to add an F and sing it like AGF-AGF. Same thing happens on ejus at the end.
- Try to join et benedicat with omnis caro, it will sound better.
- Avoid saying the "s" of ejus too early like at the first dot, there is a long melism and the "s" is said at the end.
Tract. Domine Deus
Ps. 79, 20
Cant 2, 14.
Sept. 		8 LU---
MV---		 GR53
GB1167
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the previous Alleluia.
All. Exaltabo te
Ps. 144, 1.
Pasch. 		5 LU---
MV---		 GR54
GB954
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time, following the previous Alleluia.
Offert. Confitebor tibi... Deus
Ps. 85, 12 et 5. 		1 LU448

MV369
 GR54

GB980
B/C♯
Melody similar to Offert. Jubilate Deo from 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.
- The first occurrence of Domine Deus can be tricky unless you remember it is built on a succession of G/A before jumping to C: AF-GAG-AG AGCCC...
- Careful at the word corde: after the jump to C there is a gentle descending CBA starting with a semitone and yes it is the first occurrence of B natural.
- Go easy and light on the high notes of the words et glorificabo nomen tuum; here too it will sound better if you do not pause at the quarter bar and join the two parts of the phrase.
- Be careful at the drop of a 4th at the end of aeternum. You might remember the G from the previous episemed torculus.
- Lovely B flat on the next occurrence of Domine.
- Now before you start suavis et mitis es, visualise the phrase, it is built on a double pattern A-GCBA; once again comes the B natural, rarely heard in this piece in mode 1, so the ear has to be prepared for it.
- For the next phrase et multae misericordiae I suggest to make a slight and imperceptible pause at the bottom D between the two words, like if you had to bounce back and fly up and away.
- The words omnibus invocantibus are a bit technical going up and down from top C to bottom C without the help of lengthened notes, so go easy on this part, no need to rush. You will relax at the word te. Personnally I made a mark on my book: "mni" has the same note A as "o" on the word omnibus, it is tempting to go AC-G instead of AC-A. This note A is coming back a few times before you reach the lowest part of the staff.
- Finally on Alleluia: the episemed F before the quarter bar is to be memorized, it helps when coming back to it after the quarter bar.
Comm. Omnes gentes
Ps. 85, 9-10.
Ps. 85, 1, 11-13, 15-16. 		8 LU449

MV370
 GR55

GB8

VPC42
MV2003
D/E♭
Melody similar to Comm. Domine memorabor from 16th Sunday after Pentecost.
- The melody on the syllable "mi" of the word Domine drops a semitone then a major 3rd, not a tone then a minor 3rd.
- Separate the words quoniam and magnus so the two "m" are heard and do not sound as one.
- Careful at the word mirabilia: it starts a minor 3rd higher than the previous note D, it is tempting to start on G instead of F.
- Watch out the drop down a 4th CG at Deus, it helps if you remember the double note G from the previous word "es".
Lauds AR301 In the Liber Usualis antiphons 1, 2, 3 and 5 come with Prime, Terce, Sext and None.
1 Ant. Oleum effusum
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit 		8G LU445 AR301
2 Ant. Scitote quia Dominus
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra 		3a LU445 AR301
3 Ant. Sitivit... ad nomen
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 4E LU450 AR302
4 Ant. Benedictum nomen gloriae
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
 Per. LU--- AR302
5 Ant. Juvenes et virgines
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		1f LU450 AR302
Hymn. Jesu decus angelicum
 1 LU--- AR302
A/B♭
Same melody as Hymn. Jesu dulcis memoria.
Ant. Dedit se ut liberaret
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8G LU--- AR304
Vespers AR298
1 Ant. Omnis qui invocaverit
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Joel. 2, 32. Acts 2, 21. 		8G LU451
MV371		 AR298
2 Ant. Sanctum et terribile
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
Ps. 110, 9-10. 		5a LU451
MV372		 AR298
3 Ant. Ego autem in Domino
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
Habac. 3, 18. 		3a2 LU451
MV372		 AR299
4 Ant. A solis ortu
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Ps. 112, 3. 		4E LU452
MV373		 AR299
5 Ant. Sacrificabo hostiam
Ps. 115. Credidi
Ps. 115, 7. 		8c LU452
MV373		 AR299
Hymn. Jesu dulcis memoria
 1 LU452

MV374

LB601
 AR300

GB1911
A/B♭
There is a different opinion regarding the last note D on the "a" of memoria: both Liber Usualis and Parish Book of Chant (as well as Antiphonale Romanum) do not show any rhythmic sign but the Mass & Vespers and Liber Brevior have an episema on this note. The singer on the first video shows an interpretation without any pause or lengthening.
Ant. Vocabis nomen ejus
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Matth. 1, 21. 		1g LU453
MV375		 AR306
5 Jan - St Telesphorus, Pope and Martyr (Memory)
Introibo
Missa. Si diligis me LU454
MV376		 GR56 From the Mass of a Holy Pope.
Proper collect.
5 Jan - Eve of the Epiphany
Introibo
Johner
Missa. Dum medium LU454
MV376		 GR--- Same as Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.
Proper collect, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
Suppressed in 1955.
Vespers AR308 This is the 1st Vespers of the Epiphany.
1 Ant. Ante luciferum genitus
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
 2D LU463
MV383		 AR312
2 Ant. Venit lumen tuum
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
 1g2 LU463
MV384		 AR312
3 Ant. Apertis thesauris
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
 1g2 LU463
MV384		 AR313
4 Ant. Maria et flumina
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 4E LU464
MV385		 AR313
5 Ant. Stella ista
Ps. 116. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes
 7c2 LU464
MV385		 AR313
Hymn. Crudelis Herodes
 3 LU464
MV386		 AR308
D
V. Reges Tharsis
 B LU466
MV387		 AR318
Ant. Magi videntes
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 8G LU455
MV377		 AR311
6 Jan - The Epiphany of Our Lord
Introibo
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU455
MV377		 GR57
Intr. Ecce advenit
Malach. 3, 1 ;
1 Par. 29, 12.
Ps. 71, 1.
Ps. 71, 10-11. 		2 LU459

MV378
 GR57

GB403

VPC42
C♯/D
Classic piece in mode 2, not difficult.
- You will probably recognize the same progression of notes (ACDED) as in the Offert. Vir erat (EGABA), same intervals although different key.
- Might be worth remembering there is an identical 4th CF on dominator and et regnum.
Grad. Omnes de Saba
Is. 60, 6 et 1. 		5 LU459

MV379
 GR57

GB205
C♯/E♭
- Be very careful at the drop a major 3rd down AF at deferentes. The notes A and F (even G) have been heard before but not this major 3rd. It is actually a classic mode 5 reverse progression of 3 notes CAF from the F Major chord. Three notes CAF which can be heard again at Domino, twice at annuntiantes, twice at Surge.
All. Vidimus stellam
Matth. 2, 2. 		2 LU460

MV380
 GR58

GB524
E/F
Offert. Reges Tharsis
Ps. 71, 10-11. 		5 LU461

MV381
 GR59

GB1147
A/B♭
- The melody on the words omnes gentes reminds us the Intr. Dominus dixit at Christmas Midnight Mass. Even though the Offertory is in mode 5 this double pattern seems to be in mode 2. Sing these two words lightly, no breathing in between.
Offert. Reges Tharsis (verses)
Ps. 71, 10-11. 		5 OF21

GB17700
A/B♭
Comm. Vidimus stellam
Matth. 2, 2.
Ps. 71, 2-3, 7-8, 10-12, 17-18. 		4 LU462

MV383
 GR59

GB918

VPC43
MV2004
E/F
Same text as the Alleluia.
- The melody on stellam ejus in Oriente is absolutely beautiful. Sing it lightly but not slow.
- Humility and veneration over the words adorare Dominum.
Lauds AR308
1 Ant. Ante luciferum genitus
Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit
 2D LU463
 AR312
2 Ant. Venit lumen tuum
Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra
 1g2 LU463
 AR312
3 Ant. Apertis thesauris
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 1g2 LU463
 AR313
4 Ant. Maria et flumina
Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera
 4E LU464
 AR313
5 Ant. Stella ista
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis
 7c2 LU464
 AR313
Hymn. O sola magnarum
 3 LU456 AR313
V. Adorate Deum
 B LU457 AR315
Ant. Hodie caelesti sponso
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8G* LU457
 AR315
Monks in the video sing the monastic version of the antiphon, it has a few differences from the Roman one.
Vespers AR308
1 Ant. Ante luciferum genitus
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
 2D LU463
LU129
MV383
MV148		 AR312
AR44
GB2271
GB12240
2 Ant. Venit lumen tuum
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
 1g2 LU463
LU133
MV384
MV152		 AR312
AR5773
GB2692
GB12573
3 Ant. Apertis thesauris
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
 1g2 LU463
LU140
MV384
MV159		 AR313
AR5774
GB2464
GB11991
4 Ant. Maria et flumina
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 4E LU464
LU150
MV385
MV167		 AR313
AR5774
GB2004
GB12350
5 Ant. Stella ista
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel
 7c2 LU464
MV385		 AR313
Hymn. Crudelis Herodes
 3 LU464
MV386		 AR308
D
V. Reges Tharsis
 B LU466
MV387		 AR318
Ant. Tribus miraculis
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 1D LU466
MV388		 AR318
7-13 Jan - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (1st Sunday after Epiphany)
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU467
MV388		 GR59 Replaced the Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany of 1st Sunday after Epiphany
Intr. Exsultet gaudio
Prov. 23, 24 et 25.
Ps. 83, 2-3.
Ps. 83, 3 et 5. 		7 LU470

MV393
 GR59

GB336

VPC44
D/E♭
- The incipit starts a bit like the psalm tone 7.
- If you can: sing together Pater tuus and Mater tua, meaning no breathing at the second quarter bar.
Grad. Unam petii
Ps. 26, 4.
Ps. 83, 5. 		5 LU471

MV395
 GR60

GB260
D/E♭
Not particularly difficult but:
- Watch out the B flat on the word inhabitem.
- The final melisms are common to Graduale in mode 5.
All. Vere tu es
Isai. 45, 15. 		8 LU472

MV396
 GR61

GB816
F/G
- Lovely jubilus on the word Alleluia.
- Because the verse starts on a similar melody to the Alleluia, one can get caught to continue on the same jubilus after Vere tu es... but actually the next words Rex absconditus have a different flavour, starting by a minor 3rd up AC. Little help: memorize the note A as a safeguard as it will come back often.
- You can enjoy the jubilus once again in the end with Salvator ... and again with the repeated Alleluia.
Tract. Hostiam
Sept. 		2 LU---
MV---		 GR61
GB1153
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the previous Alleluia.
All. Beatus homo
Pasch. 		1 LU---
MV---		 GR62
GB116
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time.
All. Vita nostra
Pasch. 		1 LU---
MV---		 GR63
GB122
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time.
Offert. Tulerunt Jesum
Luc. 2, 22. 		4 LU472

MV397
 GR63

GB93
C/D
Melody similar to Offert. Laetentur on Christmas Midnight Mass... although shorter, with differences.
Here is a comparison: with the Liber Usualis and with the Graduale Romanum.
Comm. Descendit Jesus
Luc. 2, 51.
Ps. 97, 1-3, 4-8
Ps. 83, 2-3, 9-13. 		1 LU473

MV397
 GR63

GB626

VPC44
MV2004
F/F♯
- Serious tone on Descendit Jesus, followed by a lovely cum eis: I wonder if this melody expresses the happiness rewarding obedience. What do you think?
- Watch out the starting note G at et erat: same note as two notes before.
- The word subditus has five F: memorize this note to come back to it after going down FEC.
- As indicated page VPC44 communion verses are to be found VPC37 or VPC64.
Lauds AR319
Hymn. O gente felix hospita
 2 AR325
E
Vespers AR319
1 Ant. Post triduum
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
Luc. 2, 46. 		8G LU474
MV398		 AR324
2 Ant. Dixit Mater Jesu
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
Luc. 2, 48. 		4E LU474
MV399		 AR324
3 Ant. Descendit Jesus cum eis
Ps. 121. Laetatus sum
Luc. 2, 51. 		8G LU474
MV399		 AR325
4 Ant. Et Jesus proficiebat
Ps. 126. Nisi Dominus Luc. 2, 52. 		2D LU474
MV399		 AR325
5 Ant. Et dicebant
Ps. 147. Lauda Jerusalem
Matth. 13, 54. 		8G LU475
MV400		 AR325
Hymn. O lux beata
 2 LU475

MV400
 AR321
E
Ant. Maria autem
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
Luc. 2, 51. 		8G LU476
MV402		 AR329
Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany or 1st Sunday after Epiphany
Introibo
Daoudal
LU477 GR64 No longer a Sunday mass. It was replaced by the Mass of the Holy Family.
This mass is only said during the ferias following the 1st Sunday after Epiphany.
Intr. In excelso throno
Ps. 99, 1. 		8 LU477
 GR64

GB20
Grad. Benedictus Dominus
Ps. 71, 18 et 3. 		7 LU478
 GR64

GB553
All. Jubilate Deo
Ps. 99, 1. 		3 LU479 GR65
GB802
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 4th, Pentecost 20th.
Offert. Jubilate Deo omnis
Ps. 99, 1-2. 		5 LU480
 GR66

GB718
Offert. Jubilate Deo omnis (verses)
Ps. 99, 1-2. 		5 OF23

GB17704
Comm. Fili quid fecisti
Luc. 2, 48 et 49.
Ps. 26, 1, 4-5, 8, 10. 		1 LU481 GR66
GB705
VPC44
7 Jan - Second day within the Octave of The Epiphany
Introibo
LU481
MV404		 AR331
Lauds
Vespers
8 Jan - Third day within the Octave of The Epiphany
Introibo
LU482
MV404		 AR332
Lauds
Vespers
9 Jan - Fourth day within the Octave of The Epiphany
Introibo
LU482
MV404		 AR332
Lauds
Vespers
10 Jan - Fifth day within the Octave of The Epiphany
Introibo
LU482
MV405		 AR333
Lauds
Ant. Omnes nationes
Cant. Benedictus
 7a LU--- AR333
Vespers
Ant. Omnes de Saba
Cant. Magnificat
 8c LU482
MV405		 AR333
11 Jan - Sixth day within the Octave of The Epiphany
Introibo
LU483
MV405		 AR334
Lauds
Ant. Venient ad te
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR334
Ant. Qui odit animam suam
Matth. 16, 24. 		3 LU1129
MV127		 AR334
Commemoration of St Hyginus.
Vespers
Ant. Admoniti Magi
Cant. Magnificat
Matth. 2, 12. 		1f LU483
MV405		 AR334
11 Jan - St Hyginus, Pope and Martyr (Memory)
Introibo
Missa. Si diligis me LU483
MV394		 GR67
 From the Mass of a Holy Pope.
Proper collect.
12 Jan - Seventh day within the Octave of The Epiphany
Introibo
LU--- AR335
Lauds
Ant. Manifeste magnus est
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR335
Vespers
Ant. Tribus miraculis
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 1D LU466
LU213
MV388
MV218		 AR318
AR52
Same as Epiphany.
13 Jan - Octave of Epiphany - Commemoration of Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Introibo
Missa. Ecce advenit LU483
MV406		 GR67 Same as Epiphany.
Proper collect, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
There is no commemoration if Holy Family falls on this day.
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Introibo
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU484
MV407		 GR67
Intr. Omnis terra
Ps. 65, 4. 1-2.
Ps. 65, 3, 5. 		4 LU484

MV407
 GR67

GB13

VPC45
F/F♯
- Memorize this long F note, it will come back many times as tristopha at the beginning of each phrase to express adoration to God.
- Beware the difference between Omnis terra and psalmum dicat:
     first one goes FFF-DFE-EGAA,
second one goes FFF-DFE-EFAA.
- Watch out the minor 3rd down on the porrectus at "ti" of tibi.
Grad. Misit Dominus
Ps. 106, 20-21. 		5 LU485

MV409
 GR68

GB932
D/E♭
- It goes top D on the first eos, no need to force the voice there.
- Be very careful at the words de interitu eorum, the melody is tricky. I think the difficulty is to hit the G after B at the beginning of "rum", a major 3rd down GB so to be able to reach bottom D at the end of "rum" and start the verse on the same note. Maybe that's why this G is dotted: to make sure the pitch is right before going further.
- Big breath for the long Confiteantur, it is doable.
- Be careful at the end of Domino: carried by the melody one could sing an additional CBA...
- The melody on et mirabilia is not particularly difficult but could be an occasion of tripping if not practiced enough.
All. Laudate Deum
Ps. 148, 2. 		4 LU486

MV410
 GR68

GB538
F/G
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 3rd, Ascension, Pentecost.
Offert. Jubilate Deo universa
Ps. 65, 1-2 et 16.
Ps. 65, 13 et 14. 		1 LU486

MV411
 GR69

GB937
B♭/C
Same as 4th Sunday after Easter.
- Great piece, starting on a classic 5th CD-DA-BbB.
- Because it goes as high as note top E you'd better start on a low pitch, B flat as suggested.
- The second jubilate Deo is beautiful, but very long; personally I take a quick breath in the ascending notes of "la", just after the tristropha on A, leaving others to breathe at the quarter bar.

And you need enough air to transition smoothly from jubilate to Deo.
- This proper is known to have two different B on a similar pattern (and same word terra):
1) B flat on the first word terra with FACAG-BbGA-BbA,
2) B natural on the second word terra with FACAG-BGA-CCA, etc.
In a way the second one, B natural, is pulling you up so to reach the coming top C.
- Then comes the part with high notes on venite, et audite, et narrabo. Use your classic techniques for singing the high notes: straight neck, looking down, pushing air from belly and diaphragm, etc. Relax. Sing light and smooth.
- Careful at animae: it is DF-GFGF-FFF, not DF-GEFF-FF as recently heard on the words in Jerusalem from Holy Family offertory. Also pay attention at the rest of the word animae.
Offert. Jubilate Deo universa (verses)
Ps. 65, 1-2 et 16.
Ps. 65, 13 et 14. 		1 OF69

GB16870

SOV13
B♭/C
Comm. Dicit Dominus
Ioann. 2, 7, 8, 9 et 10-11.
Ps. 65, 1-3, 5-6, 8-9. 		6 LU487

MV412
 GR70

GB230

VPC45
MV2005
D/E
Difficult piece. Invest time to practice it.
- First of all the pitch: if sung alone you can start the antiphon on E, but you might prefer D if you sing the psalm verses as well.
- Some Latin words are tricky to the pronounce: hydrias, architriclino, gustasset, architriclinus.
- Can you see on the word gustasset the B natural and the B flat?
- Another lovely B flat at the word dicit (four notes actually), quite easy to pitch.
- The next phrase Servasti vinum bonum usque adhuc is a bit acrobatic with the triple torculus-punctum CED-C. No need to rush here, but remember: the melody has to flow... like the good wine which is served now.
- Notice the psalm verses, page VPC45, are in mode 5 when the antiphon itself is in mode 6.
Lauds AR336
Ant. Nuptiae factae sunt
Cant. Benedictus
 8G* LU--- AR336
Vespers LU488
MV413		 AR336
Ant. Deficiente vino
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU488
MV413		 AR336
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
Introibo
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU488
MV415		 GR70
Intr. Adorate Deum
Ps. 96, 7-8. 1.
Ps. 96, 6-7. 		7 LU488

MV415
 GR70

GB1123

VPC46
D/E♭
Grad. Timebunt gentes
Ps. 101, 16-17. 		5 LU489

MV416
 GR71

GB1173
C/C♯
Same as 16th Sunday after Pentecost.
- High notes (top F) on Sion: use the previous episemed notes on D to relax your voice and prepare the jump on this top F.
All. Dominus regnavit, exsultet
Ps. 96, 1. 		8 LU490

MV417
 GR72

GB1001
D/E♭
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 1st, Christmas Midnight, Ascension.
Offert. Dextera Domini
Ps. 117, 16 et 17.
Ps. 117, 5 et 7. 		2A LU677

MV558
 GR209

GB47

SOV6
C♯/D
From Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass (LU, MV).
Offert. Dextera Domini (verses)
Ps. 117, 16 et 17.
Ps. 117, 5-6, 13-14. 		2A OF25

GB14203
C♯/D
From Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass.
Comm. Mirabantur omnes
Luc. 4, 22.
Ps. 96, 1, 4-6, 7-10, 12. 		7 LU491

MV418
 GR73

GB1148

VPC46
MV2006
D/E
Oddity: the antiphon is in mode 7 but the verses are in mode 8.
Lauds AR337
Ant. Cum autem descendisset
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR337
Vespers LU491
MV419		 AR337
Ant. Domine si tu vis
Cant. Magnificat
 1g2 LU491
MV419		 AR337
4th Sunday after Epiphany
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU492
MV420		 GR73 Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.
Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
Lauds AR338
Ant. Ascendente Jesu
Cant. Benedictus
 6F LU--- AR338
Vespers LU492
MV421		 AR338
Ant. Domine salva nos
Cant. Magnificat
 1g2 LU492
MV421		 AR338
5th Sunday after Epiphany
Introibo
/22
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU493
MV422		 GR73 Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.
Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
Lauds AR339
Ant. Domine nonne bonum
Cant. Benedictus
 1a3 LU--- AR339
Vespers LU494
MV423		 AR339
Ant. Colligite primum
Cant. Magnificat
 1g LU494
MV423		 AR339
6th Sunday after Epiphany
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU494
MV424		 GR73 Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.
Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
Lauds AR340
Ant. Simile est... grano
Cant. Benedictus
 7d LU--- AR340
Vespers LU495
MV426		 AR340
Ant. Simile est... fermento
Cant. Magnificat
 1a3 LU495
MV426		 AR340
Saturday before Septuagesima
Introibo
Mesnil
Vespers LU496 AR340
Ant. Dixit Dominus ad Adam
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU496
LU212		 AR341
AR52
V. Benedicamus Domino
 B LU783
MV649		 AR341
Last time Alleluia is said, twice at Benedicamus Domino, until Easter Vigil.
 
 
 
 
 
Septuagesima
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
Missa LU496
MV427		 GR73 NLM - Daoudal - Mesnil, St Augustin - La Septuagésime - Traits (vidéo)
Intr. Circumdederunt me
Ps. 17, 5, 6 et 7. 2-3.
Ps. 17, 4 et 7. 		5 LU497

MV428
 GR73

GB1168

VPC48
D/E♭
- Maybe a little difficulty: watch out the 5th down on the word invocavi.
Grad. Adjutor in opportunitatibus
Ps. 9, 10-11 et 19-20. 		3 LU498

MV430
 GR74

GB222
E/F
Difficult piece. Doable but need serious practice.
- Careful at the incipit with the various 3rd and 4th.
- The words qui noverunt are a bit tricky: starting on a small semitonesque second EF it jumps with DFA = three notes of a minor chord, giving this unique flavour.
- Then you have a jump a 5th on quoniam which will come back again as a 4th two lines later on the same word.
- A few notes difficult to pitch on Domine:
1) a 4th down CG on the porrectus,
2) then a major 3rd down AF, followed by another major 3rd up GB,
3) finally the porrectus on "mi" is episemed but not the ones on "ne", it is tempting to lengthen the whole.
- After the second quoniam, the word non is divided in two parts:
1st part: chaotic movements between A and C,
2nd part: beautiful jump high BE-FDB followed by D-ECA;
ECA composes a minor chord = minor third AC + major third CE
but this particular set of notes FDB is called a "diminished" chord composed of two minor thirds BD and DF, as explained in this page: http://piano.about.com/od/chordskeys/a/dim_chords.htm:
« Diminished Chords and "Dissonance" - The reason for a diminished chord's bizarre sound is its tonal instability (or "dissonance"). The intervals in a diminished triad, for example, are equally spaced – there are three intervals between B-D, and also between D-F – and this lack of harmony within the chord is what causes the ear to seek tonal resolution. »
... Therefore the need of the following ECA which makes the dissonance vanishing and brings back harmony.
- Next you find again the three notes DFA of a minor chord on the word infinem like previously on noverunt.
- The word pauperis has a quilisma followed by a liquescent, this liquescent is where you sing the "u" of "au".
- Next the word patientia is syllabic, seems obvious but be careful on this DEGAG.
- Double lovely pattern on aeternum to express life forever... I suppose. It will sound better if you sing the whole in one breath.
- The final phrase starts with exsurge, Domine, wonderful with its three fourths. Sing with majesty.
- The final word homo is beautiful too, with these ascending and descending notes from bottom D to top C, to conclude with the final E. This last phrase is a treat.
Tract. De profundis
Ps. 129, 1-4. 		8 LU499

MV431
 GR75

GB926
E/F
Famous psalm 129 from Wednesday Vespers.
- Look at the three clivis AG on the first Domine. It sounds better if you give a different expression for each one, for example a bit more intensity to the second clivis (or the third one), so to make the group less monotonous. You can also express the first and third one, releasing the intensity on the second one, then expressing and holding the double top C.
- Be careful at the first notes FABb of vocem: the apparition of the B flat gives a different flavour from the previous phrases. It comes back to B natural at the end of meam.
- Fiant aures has two liquescents: one for the "n" and one for the "u". Also watch out the 5th down after the "u".
- The word intendentes also has two liquescents for the two "n" but also a long melism on "tes":
1) try not to breath at the quarter bar and move on to the fourth down and up G/D,
2) you find again the three clivis AG, like above, to be sung with different expressions.
- Then again these notes FABb on the word servi with the B flat, developing like before on the words vocem meam.
- Then for the third time we encounter the three clivis on the third occurrence of Domine. Sing like explained above.
- The words Quia apud te do not follow the classic GAC from mode 8 but mark a step at B first before reaching the C. After that watch out the 4th CG to get down to propitiatio: same note G as the starting of the verse.
- In the end pay attention to the transition from "mi" to "ne" on the last occurrence of Domine.
Offert. Bonum est confiteri
Ps. 91, 2.
Ps. 91, 6. 		8 LU501

MV433
 GR76

GB1194

OF26

SOV6
D/E♭
Worth quoting the words in English: « It is good to give praise to the Lord, and to sing to thy name, O Most High ». That's what we do here.
- First: pay attention to the change of flavour after the incipit, the word confiteri will go GAC but it starts with a low fourth DG. What I do before we start: I play on the keyboard a few incipit notes then the 3 notes G-A-C (including both dominant and final in this mode 8), so it goes this way: Eb-Eb-G-F-F then a quick F-G-Bb. This way the ear is prepared for the next.
- I love the climbing of notes to the highest CDE to emphasize this word psallere = sing, reaching the choir of angels in Heaven.
- Dom Johner indicates the third part should be sung crescendo to the third pressus, through the word Altissime.
- Overall sing this Offertory on a slow pace full of awe.
Comm. Illumina faciem
Ps. 30, 17-18.
Ps. 30, 2-6, 7-9. 		1 LU501

MV434
 GR76

GB640

VPC48
MV2006
D/E♭
- Sing this one gently.
- Lovely transition a 4th down from A to E, from salvum to me.
Lauds AR341
1 Ant. Miserere mei Deus et a
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		1a LU--- AR341
AR10
GB13183
2 Ant. Confitebor tibi Domine
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		8G* LU--- AR342
AR11
GB12211
3 Ant. Deus deus meus
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 1f LU--- AR342
AR3
GB12711
4 Ant. Benedictus es in firmamento
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		1a2 LU--- AR342
AR12
GB12272
5 Ant. Laudate Dominum de caelis
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		1a LU--- AR342
AR5
GB18347
Hymn. Aeterne rerum Conditor
 1 LU--- AR6
GB13348
F/F♯
Ant. Simile est... homini patrifamilias
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU--- AR343
AR10
GB12720
Prime LU496 AR343
Ant. Conventione autem
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1f LU496
LU226		 AR343
AR16
GB2772
Terce LU497 AR344
Ant. Ite et vos
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 8c LU497
LU236		 AR344
AR27
GB2735
Sext LU502 AR344
Ant. Quid hic statis
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 1g LU502
LU241		 AR344
AR33
GB2429
None LU502 AR344
Ant. Voca operarios
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 8G LU502
LU246		 AR344
AR40
GB1898
Vespers LU502
MV435		 AR345
Introibo
Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Lucis creator optime
 8 LU256

MV119
 AR48

GB2014
E
Ant. Dixit paterfamilias
Cant. Magnificat
 7a LU503
LU211
MV435
MV217		 AR345
AR52
GB11729
Septuagesima Week - Monday
Vespers LU--- AR346
Ant. Hi novissimi
Cant. Magnificat
 1a3 LU--- AR346
AR52
GB12912
Septuagesima Week - Tuesday
Vespers LU--- AR346
Ant. Dixit autem paterfamilias
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU--- AR346
AR52
GB12467
Septuagesima Week - Wednesday
Vespers LU--- AR346
Ant. Tolle quod tuum est
Cant. Magnificat
 8c LU--- AR346
AR52
GB12307
Septuagesima Week - Thursday
Vespers LU--- AR347
Ant. Non licet mihi
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU--- AR347
AR52
GB13208
Septuagesima Week - Friday
Vespers LU--- AR347
Saturday before Sexagesima
Vespers LU503 AR347
Ant. Dixit Dominus ad Noe
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU503
LU212		 AR347
AR52
GB2876
Sexagesima
Introibo
/23
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU504
MV436		 GR77
Intr. Exsurge
Ps. 43, 23-26. 2.
Ps. 43, 2-3. 		1 LU504

MV436
 GR77

GB529

VPC48
D/E♭
A beautiful piece, full of emotion. A plea to God. Listen to the first video and the tremendous interpretation by the monks.
- After obdormis Domine you might want to go through the half bar without stopping, it sounds better.
- No pause at the quarter bar between exsurge Domine and adjuva nos.
Grad. Sciant gentes
Ps. 82, 19 et 14. 		1 LU506

MV439
 GR78

GB1265
C/C♯
- Take plenty of air to sing the long incipit in one breath.
- Careful at tu solus: it ends on a G, not natural in mode 1.
- The word terram has difficult up and down, think of memorizing the long starting F as you come back to it after the torculus. Then there is the projection from the dotted E to the episemed A, hopefully without any pause at the quarter bar.
- ut rotam starts on the same G as the previous word illos and the word rotam also starts on G; sounds obvious but...
- Here too you might want to sing the whole rotam in one breath. It's doable.
- Watch out the second "disconnected" quilisma on stipulam: it goes E-G-A, not consecutive notes.
Tract. Commovisti
Ps. 59, 4 et 6. 		8 LU507

MV440
 GR78

GB1178
B/C
- Here too there is a long incipit. Eventually you can breathe at the quarter bar but if you can do it in one breath do it.
- The word eam after conturbasti has a long melism, if you want to breathe it is better to breathe at second quarter bar after the dotted F.
- The word est after mota has big 4th jumps, don't lengthen the ictus notes on G.
- Be careful at the 5th down DG on the word arcus; there is a dotted G for everybody to regroup before moving on.
Offert. Perfice gressus
Ps. 16, 5, 6-7.
Ps. 16, 1. 		4 LU508

MV442
 GR79

GB265

OF90

SOV6
C♯/E♭
Will be sung again on 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
- Memorize the note F as it is the main recitating note.
- In the end, after facis make a little pause to get the D right, down a fourth from G.
Comm. Introibo
Ps. 42, 4.
Ps. 42, 1-3, 4-6. 		8 LU508

MV443
 GR80

GB554

VPC49
MV2007
E/F
Words pronounced by the priest at the foot of the altar, when the mass starts.
- Think to emphasize the word Dei, not forgetting to lenghten the beginning of the word.
- Make sure to separate the two "d" of ad and Deum.
- At the word laetificat it is tempting to come back to G (mode 8 final) when actually it is the same note A as the previous word qui. Maybe that's why there is an episema (lengthening) on the note, to regroup and stabilise before continuing.
- The word juventutem is a bit tricky: one wants to climb to C but there is a successing of three AG before going to B and C. Also I tend to say the "m" early, like juventum instead of juventutem...
Lauds AR348
1 Ant. Secundum magnam
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		1g2 LU--- AR348
AR10
GB12343
2 Ant. Si mihi Dominus
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		1a2 LU--- AR348
AR11
GB11943
3 Ant. In velamento clamavi
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 2D LU--- AR348
AR3
GB13090
4 Ant. Hymnum dicamus
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		8G LU--- AR349
AR12
GB12703
5 Ant. In excelsis laudate
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		6F LU--- AR349
AR5
GB12620
Hymn. Aeterne rerum Conditor
 1 LU--- AR6
GB13348
F/F♯
Ant. Cum turba plurima
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR349
AR10
GB13161
Prime LU504 AR350
Ant. Semen cecidit... in patientia
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 8c LU504
LU226		 AR350
AR16
GB1855
Terce LU504 AR350
Ant. Qui verbum Dei
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 1f LU504
LU236		 AR350
AR27
GB2264
Sext LU509 AR350
Ant. Semen cecidit... aliud
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 8c LU509
LU241		 AR350
AR33
GB2097
None LU509 AR351
Ant. Si vere fratres
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 7c LU509
LU246		 AR351
AR40
GB2438
Vespers LU509
MV443		 AR351
Introibo
Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Lucis creator optime
 8 LU256

MV119
 AR48

GB2014
E
Ant. Vobis datum est
Cant. Magnificat
 6F LU510
LU211
MV444
MV216		 AR351
AR52
GB1883
Sexagesima Week - Monday
Vespers LU--- AR352
Ant. Si culmen veri honoris
Cant. Magnificat
 7c LU--- AR352
AR52
Sexagesima Week - Tuesday
Vespers LU--- AR352
Ant. Semen est verbum Dei
Cant. Magnificat
 3a LU--- AR352
AR52
Sexagesima Week - Wednesday
Vespers LU--- AR352
Ant. Quod autem cecidit
Cant. Magnificat
 1g LU--- AR352
AR52
Sexagesima Week - Thursday
Vespers LU--- AR353 No particular antiphon for this day.
Sexagesima Week - Friday
Vespers LU--- AR353 No particular antiphon for this day.
Saturday before Quinquagesima
Vespers LU510 AR353
Ant. Pater fidei nostrae
Cant. Magnificat
 6F LU510
LU211		 AR353
AR52
Quinquagesima
Introibo
/22
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU510
MV444		 GR80
Intr. Esto mihi
Ps. 30, 3-4. 2.
Ps. 30, 3 et 6. 		6 LU511

MV444
 GR80

GB1381

VPC49
F/G
- Notice the mode 6 final F which is very present all along this proper.
- The words quoniam firmamentum are sung with the intonation/tenor/ending of psalm tone 6. It continues in a similar way with et refugium meum, ends with a solid bottom C on the words es tu.
- Lovely long C on dux mihi « thou will be my leader », top notes probably indicates what is coming from Heaven above.
- The word enutries is a bit difficult: only one note on the initial "e", the temptation is to continue the melody and stay with this vowel when the melody actually continues with four notes on "nu". Then one has to remember the various lengthenings on "tri" and "es", as well as the final "me".
Grad. Tu es Deus
Ps. 76, 15 et 16. 		3 LU512

MV446
 GR81

GB850
A/B♭
- Watch the various B in this proper, especially followed by C.
- Also memorize the E, final of mode 3, it appears here and there.
- Notice a rare 5th on a torculus resupinus at the word notam.
- Next you encounter a succession of major thirds up and down GB and BG on the words fecisti and gentibus. The word gentibus continues with a jump down a 4th AE on "bus": that's where you remember the importance of memorizing the E.
- The four notes GC-AB of "vir" on the word virtutem are a bit tricky to sing. Before you start, visualize the fourth GC then insert the second AB.
- Another place to look at the various B: in brachio tuo where most of the notes stay between C and A, a little interval of three semitones, when the ear would like to come back to the G of Liberasti. Also here it is tempting to sing not one but two or three notes on "tu"... It is the next "o" which takes all the five ending notes before the quarter bar. Eventually do not breathe at this quarter bar but take one good breath before in brachio.
Tract. Jubilate Domino
Ps. 99, 1-2. 		8 LU513

MV447
 GR82

GB1299
E/F
- Similar melody and patterns like in the Tract. De profundis from Septuagesima. Same advices apply here. Notice though at the end of laetitia the additional F which differs from similar patterns.
- You will find again this FABb on two occurrences: in (laetitia) and ipse (est Deus).
- Little difficulty on Ipse fecit nos: the melody is going down but not as quickly as one would think, lots of semitones C to B. Big breath after that at the half bar to sing the next et non ipsi nos. And as before sing crescendo the three clivis on nos.
- Lovely triple climacus (more like "podatus sub-bipunctis") on the second nos.
- Finish the last ejus in one breath after a little pause after the star.
Offert. Benedictus es... in labiis
Ps. 118, 12-13.
Ps. 118, 1, 2. 		3 LU514

MV449
 GR83

GB1317

OF28

SOV7
E/F
- The second benedictus has the same notes as the first one (incipit) although the notes are not episemed.
- On two occasions: tuas and pronuntiavi, in the end there is a CAA-FGF which is not necessarily easy to grab, the ear would rather go down a fourth with CGG-FGF.
- Make a pause at the last quarter to prepare the ending oris tui, beautiful with the elevating fourths and the finish on semitones: A/Bb and F/E, reflecting on the words « all the judgments of thy mouth ».
Comm. Manducaverunt
Ps. 77, 29-30.
Ps. 77, 1, 3, 4, 23-25, 27-28. 		1 LU515

MV450
 GR84

GB677

VPC50
MV2007
D/E♭
Lauds AR353
1 Ant. Secundum multitudinem
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		1f LU--- AR353
AR10
GB13020
2 Ant. Deus meus es tu
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		8c LU--- AR354
AR11
3 Ant. Ad te de luce
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 7a LU--- AR354
AR3
4 Ant. Hymnum dicite
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		4E LU--- AR354
AR12
5 Ant. Omnes angeli ejus
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		5a LU--- AR354
AR5
Hymn. Aeterne rerum Conditor
 1 LU--- AR6
GB13348
F/F♯
Ant. Ecce ascendimus... et consummabuntur
Cant. Benedictus
 4E LU--- AR355
AR10
Prime LU510 AR355
Ant. Iter faciente Jesu
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1D LU510
LU226		 AR355
AR16
Terce LU511 AR356
Ant. Transeunte Domino
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 1f LU511
LU236		 AR356
AR27
Sext LU515 AR356
Ant. Et qui praeibant
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 7a LU515
LU241		 AR356
AR33
None LU516 AR357
Ant. Caecus magis
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 1f LU516
LU246		 AR357
AR40
Vespers LU516
MV450		 AR357
Introibo
Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Lucis creator optime
 8 LU256

MV119
 AR48

GB2014
E
Ant. Stans autem Jesus
Cant. Magnificat 		1D LU516
LU207
MV451
MV212		 AR357
AR52
Monday after Quinquagesima
Introibo
Baron
Johner
Missa. Esto mihi LU517 GR--- Same as Quinquagesima.
Vespers LU517 AR358 Antiphons and psalms of the Monday.
Hymn. Immense caeli Conditor
 1 LU517 AR101
Ant. Et qui praeibant
Cant. Magnificat
 7a LU515
LU211		 AR345
AR52
Tuesday after Quinquagesima
Introibo
Baron
Johner
Missa. Esto mihi LU517 GR--- Same as Quinquagesima.
Vespers LU518 AR358 Antiphons and psalms of the Tuesday.
Hymn. Telluris alme Conditor
 1 LU518 AR122
Ant. Miserere mei
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU518
LU212		 AR358
AR52
Ash Wednesday (Quadragesima)
Introibo
Daoudal /21
Baron
Johner
LU519
MV452		 GR84
Ant. Exaudi nos
Ps. 68, 17. 2. 		7 LU521

MV452
 GR84

GB1081
D/E♭
Sung during the blessing of ashes.
Ant. Immutemur habitu
Ioel. 2, 13. 		1 LU523

MV454
 GR85

GB313
G/G♯
Sung during the imposition of ashes.
- At the half bar after in cinere it starts a fifth higher, visualise the interval before moving on.
- Watch out the B flat on jejuneus.
- Notice the change of B as well on antge Dominum: B natural twice then B flat three times.
- Don't forget the "s" at the end of misericors.
- There is a major third down AF on Deus, with an episema on A to visualise the interval before taking it.
Ant. Juxta vestibulum
Ioel. 2, 17. 		4 LU523
MV455		 GR85
GB1208
F/F♯
Sung during the imposition of ashes.
- Lots of sadness on the fourth down AE at the end of plorabunt sacerdotes (the priests shall weep).
- Parce Domine is easy, put expression in it: plea for mercy.
- But be very careful at parce populo tuo, you would expect it lands on D but it keeps coming back to F, ends on F.
- dissipes might be tricky unless you sing the two torculus neumes on their own.
- Lovely melodic phrase on ora clamantium.
Resp. Emendemus
Esther 13 ;
Ioel. 2.
Ps. 78, 9. 		2 LU524

MV455
 GR86

GB743
C♯/D
Sung during the imposition of ashes.
- Do not break the phrase ne subito...: no pause before die mortis.
- Beautiful fall on bottom A at paenitentiae.
- Lovely refrain Attende Domine..., very dramatic and penitential. Avoid breathing at the quarter bar.
- Hear the cry of misery at quia peccavimus tibi: "for we have sinned against thee."
Intr. Misereris omnium
Sap, 11, 24, 25 et 27.
Ps. 56, 2.
Ps. 56, 3-4. 		1 LU525

MV457
 GR87

GB533

VPC50
F/F♯
- Notice the fourth up DG at quae fecisti.
- Same fourth but down on peccata, be ready to come back to FGA (like Do-Re-Mi). And don't forget the B flat on top.
- Another dramatic effect with the top notes of paenitentiam; by the way: anticipate "ti-am" by singing "tsi-am", otherwise it is too late when you come to "am".
Grad. Miserere mei Deus
Ps. 56, 2 et 4. 		1 LU526

MV458
 GR88

GB754
D/E♭
- The second Miserere mei has large amplitudes and a long melism. Transition through the quarter bar is made by a little bouncing on F before climbing GA to C; a distropha on C prepares for the big drop CAF after that.
- quoniam ends on G before the quarter bar, not necessarily easy to pause on G in mode 1, that's why it is better to move on without pausing.
- Watch out the minor third GE + major third FA on the word confidit, a major third always needs a little push when it goes up.
- Be careful at the word anima: it starts the same as quoniam and it is tempting to hit top C, but instead it goes back to the lowest notes of the scale.
- The word caelo has a major third FA (4 semitones) followed by a B flat (1 semitone): one has to refrain his voice not to go higher than a semitone.
- Again caelo has a long melism after the quarter bar and there is an important lengthening at the dotted A in the middle, the place where you regroup (without stopping) before going further. Because there is a minor third down CA followed by a fourth down CG; it is tempting to sing the third as a fourth, anticipating the fourth which comes only later.
- The words dedit in follow a reversed major chord progression: CAF, and the A is the same note ending the previous word me, just something to remember.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
With Ash Wednesday starts a serie of tracts in mode 2, sad mode, penitential. See the tract Qui habitat on 1st Sunday of Lent for more explanation about this type of proper.
Notice that: we all kneel at the verse Adjuva nos.
- On the word nobis: I find difficult to come back to D after bottom A, the trick is to remember D from three notes before or sing the same porrectus DCD.
- Try to go through without breathing at the quarter bar after iniquitatum nostrarum.
- As well go through the quarter bar after et propter gloriam...
- Make a pause after et propitius esto and enjoy the top notes of the melody at peccatis nostris.
Offert. Exaltabo te
Ps. 29, 2-3.
Ps. 29, 4. 		2A LU528

MV891

 GR90

GB648

OF96

GB17550

SOV7
C♯/D
Same as 11th Sunday after Pentecost (MV).
- Try to go through the quarter bar without breathing between Domine and clamavi ad te.
- The pattern on Domine recalls the Intr. Dominus dixit from Christmas Midnight Mass.
Comm. Qui meditabitur
Ps. 1, 2 et 3.
Ps. 1. 		3 LU529

MV461
 GR90

GB582

VPC51
MV2008
C♯/D
- Jump a fourth between nocte and dabit, visualise it before.
- If you are lost after suum remember it is a minor third down.
Lauds AR358 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Wednesday Lauds II.
Ant. Cum jejunatis
Cant. Benedictus
 7a LU--- AR359
AR10
Vespers AR358 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Wednesday Vespers.
Ant. Thesaurizate vobis
Cant. Magnificat
 4A LU---
MV---		 AR359
AR52
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Introibo
Daoudal /21
LU--- GR91
Introit, Offertory and Communion are the same as 10th Sunday after Pentecost.
Intr. Dum clamarem
Ps. 54, 17, 18, 20 et 23, 2.
Ps. 54, 5 et 6. 		3 LU1020

MV882
 GR344

GB299

VPC51
C♯/D
Same as 10th Sunday after Pentecost.
Grad. Jacta cogitatum
Ps. 54, 23, 17 et 19. 		7 LU982

MV844
 GR328

GB423
D/E♭
Same as 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Ad te Domine
Ps. 24, 1-3.
Ps. 24, 5. 		2 LU321

MV265
 GR3

GB962

OF5

SOV1
C♯/D
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Same as 10th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Acceptabis
Ps. 50, 21.
Ps. 50, 3, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-20. 		4 LU1023

MV886
 GR347

GB1221

VPC51
MV2019
D/E♭
Same as 10th Sunday after Pentecost.
Lauds AR360 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Thursday Lauds II.
Ant. Domine puer meus
Cant. Benedictus
 1g2 LU--- AR360
AR10
GB12670
Vespers AR360 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Thursday Vespers.
Ant. Domine non sum dignus
Cant. Magnificat
 1g2 LU--- AR360
AR52
GB13044
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Introibo
Daoudal /21
LU--- GR91
Intr. Audivit Dominus
Ps. 29, 11. 2.
Ps. 29, 4-5. 		7 LU--- GR91

GB45

VPC52
D/E♭
Grad. Unam petii... ut videam
Ps. 26, 4. 		5 LU--- GR92

GB229
D/E♭
Melody similar to Grad. Unam petii from Holy Family.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Domine vivifica
Ps. 118, 154 et 125. 		3 LU--- GR92

GB109
A/B♭
Comm. Servite Domino
Ps. 2, 11-12.
Ps. 2, 1-5, 10, 13. 		5 LU--- GR93

GB897

VPC52
F♯/G
Lauds AR361 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Friday Lauds II.
Ant. Cum facis eleemosynam
Cant. Benedictus
 1f LU--- AR361
AR10
GB12736
Vespers AR361 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Friday Vespers.
Ant. Tu autem cum oraveris
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU--- AR361
AR52
GB13304
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Introibo
Daoudal /21
Missa. Audivit Dominus LU530 GR93
AR361		 Same as Friday after Ash Wednesday (yesterday) except the Tract is not said.
Lauds AR361 Antiphons, psalms and hymn of Saturday Lauds II.
Ant. Me etenim de die
Cant. Benedictus
 2D LU--- AR361
AR10
GB12180
Vespers AR362
Hymn. Audi benigne conditor
 2 LU539

MV473
 AR362
GB1830
F
Ant. Tunc invocabis
Cant. Magnificat
 7a LU530
LU211		 AR363
AR52
GB2119
1st Sunday of Lent (or 1st Sunday in Quadragesima)
Introibo
/21
Daoudal /19
Baron
Johner
LU530
MV463		 GR93 Note: on that day the tract and all the propers come from psalm 90 which is the second psalm of Sunday Compline ("Lord protect me from the terrors of the night").
Intr. Invocabit me
Ps. 90, 15 et 16. 1.
Ps. 90, 2 et 11. 		8 LU532

MV463
 GR93

GB327

VPC53
E/F
- When you have the C clef on the second line expect a major third between the 3rd and 4th line; especially on the final porrectus of eripiam.
Grad. Angelis suis
Ps. 90, 11-12. 		2A LU533

MV465
 GR94

GB834
E/F
Melody similar to Grad. Justus ut palma from the Mass I of a Confessor not a Bishop or the Grad. Requiem from the Requiem Mass.
- Not particularly difficult if you are familiar with this family of Graduals. Dom Johner has a long explanation on the melody structure.
- Maybe some attention at the last notes of portabunt te...
- And do not forget the "n" at the end of offendas.
Tract. Qui habitat
Ps. 90, 1-7 et 11-16. 		2 LU533

MV466
 GR95

GB889
F♯/G
The tract is mode 2 with an F clef.
Mode 2 is known to express sadness, as well as contentment and security. In mode 2 with F clef, final is D, tenor is F. One walks through guided by the double rail D-F; D-F is a minor 3rd.
D-F are the two first notes of introit Dominus dixit (same mode) at Midnight Mass.
This is a bit similar to mode 2 with C clef of Offertory 21st Sunday after Pentecost = Vir erat (in terra nomine Job); in this mode 2, final/tenor = A/C
Detail of the 13 verses (1 antiphon + 12 verses):
Most of the verses end with a soft landing pattern 'DEED.' (two long notes in the end), they all end on the final D of mode 2.
Most of the verses have a pause in the middle (long bar) preceded by a similar lovely pattern 'DCEEDEFGDDC.|'
   begin ___        middle ___  end

 1.A  DD __CDEDEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
 2.V  FG ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.    with 'DEDEDEDEDEDE' (2)
 3.V  DC __CDEDEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
 4.V  GF ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
 5.V  FF ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
 6.V  DF ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ CDEDEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DFDD.    (6)
 7.V  FG ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
 8.V  DC ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
 9.V  FG ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
10.V  DF ___       DFDDC.| ___ DEE.D.  (10)
11.V  DD ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.   (11 and 13)
12.V  DF ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.
13.V  FG ___ DCEEDEFGDDC.| ___ DEED.   (11 and 13)    (13)
1. (Qui habitat)

2. (Dicet)
interesting pattern 'DEDEDEDEDEDE' in the middle:
"et refúúúúú - gi-i - u-um mé-é - u-um, Dé-é - u-us" = "my refuge: (my) God"
this repeated 'DE' is like a heartbeat, repeated 6 times like that 6th day of Good Friday where Jesus' heart did beat for mankind more than ever.

But you might want to take a very quick breath at the quarter bar...

3. (Quoniam)
a) de láqueo venántium: first difficulty is to remember the climacus has 3 notes F-E-C on 'que'
and then press the D on 'o', so to visualize the 3 notes E-F-G starting 'venántium'.
Go slow for the first part 'de láqueo ve-' then the rest can fly.

4. (Scapulis)
a) obumbrábit: the syllable 'brá' is a gentle minor 3rd down, not a 4th down.
b) obumbrábit tibi: after F-E on 'bit', keep the F for 'tibi', remembering the liquescent E is just a passing note, it helps if one does not put too much emphasize on this liquescent.
c) ejus: 3 descending notes G-F-E + 4 descending notes F-E-D-C on 'jus', it is tempting to descend too low with 4 notes at first, so hold your horses and keep it 3 notes.

5. (Scuto)
a) véritas: once again a 3 notes climacus on 'ri', so go relatively slow on 'véritas', after that you can fly on 'ejus'.
b) noctúrno: the second porrectus starts where the first porrectus ends, always good to remember that.

6. (A sagitta)
a) perambulánte in: no need to breathe between the 2 words but maybe a little cut after the 4th drop G-D on 'te', to prepare for the next E-F-G on 'in'. After that, it goes on alright.
b) daemónio meridiáno: have a little pause at the quarter bar if you don't feel going through.
c) meridiáno: has a B natural, not a B flat, very important! Some recordings have a B flat instead of B natural.

In this verse the ending is different: coming of the devil, troubling the harmony of the ending, daemonio meridiano = "noonday devil". Curiously this is the 6th phrase like the 6th day and "noonday" = sext = 6th hour, the hour of the darkness when Jesus was crucified.

Plus in this verse there is an additional full bar and a pattern 'CDEDEEDEFGDDC.|' ... as the verse is split in 3 parts.

7. (Cadent)
a) tuo mille: brief pause at the quarter bar after 'tuo', before moving on to 'mille'.
b) appropinquábit: here again the second porrectus starts where the first porrectus ends.

8. (Quoniam)
a) mandávit: after a 4th up on 'man', the syllable 'dá' is a gentle minor 3rd down, and it is tempting to go down a 4th to bounce back the 4th up on 'man'... The good thing: there is an episema on the porrectus to give us time to visualize the minor 3rd down.
b) mandávit de: the clivis F-E on 'vit' goes down (since it is a clivis...), it is tempting to make it go up and grab a few notes between F and A...

9. (In manibus)
a) ne unquam: once again a 3 notes climacus on 'quam' but this one seems easier to go through, probably because the word 'unquam' finishes with the climacus...
b) ad lápidem: once again 3 descending notes G-F-E + 4 descending notes F-E-D-C on 'dem'.

10. (Super)
a) ambulábis: careful at the starting 4th D-G on 'ambu', there is only one note for each syllable of 'am-bu', so launch the 4th, then focus on 'lá'.

The middle pattern 'DFDDC.|' is different here, shorter;
one's foot walks (ambulabis) over the lion, the serpent, the dragon... better be quick.

Both last note and penultimate note are dotted, why? Maybe not important.
Or maybe to give a rest after the confrontation with the lion, the serpent and the dragon...

11. (Quoniam)
a) Quóniam in me: watch out the jump a minor 3rd D-F on 'in me'. Put a little cut between 'Quóniam' and 'in', which comes naturally after the 2 episemas.
b) quóniam cognóvit: again a 3 notes climacus, might be worth going a bit slower here,
then press the D on 'am', very brief pause,
and continue on the same note for 'cognóvit', the rest goes on alright.

Both verses 1 and 11 start the same way: double D lengthened / "episema-ed", possibly to put the two verses in parallel.

Both verses 11 and 13 have a similar pattern 'DFEFD DFFFFF DCEEDEFGDDC' for:
11. liberabo eum = "I will deliver him"
13. glorificabo eum = "I will glorify him"
13. adimplebo eum = "I will fill him" (with length of days)
Do you remember? The pattern 'DFEFD' can be heard twice as 'ACBCA' in Vir erat at the words in facultate et in carne.
           

12. (Invocabit)
a) et ego: this time it is the other way round, 4 notes climacus + 3 notes climacus.
b) exáudiam eum: again a 3 notes climacus, again slighty slower but no need to pause, instead regroup on the episema starting 'eum'.
c) in tribulatióne: make sure to articulate all the syllables of this long word.

There is always a risk when going through the last verses 10, 11, 12, etc.
as we are getting close to the finish line, one might loose attention, so stay focused til the end.

13. (Eripiam)
Once again we find the heartbeat 'DEDE' on '-dine' of longitudine
"I will fill him with long days", a way of saying: and your heart will beat for a long time which is also expressed by the long distropha + tristropha of dierum (days).

The end is divine, especially the "illi" of et ostendam illi salutare meum = "and I will show him my salvation".


Look at the tract for Ash Wednesday, same mode 2 with F clef, and you will see a lot of similar patterns.

Dom Daniel Saulnier in "Les modes grégoriens" says that mode 2 appears as the most human mode. The soul has this attitude made of a little bit of humility but a lot of realism and common sense; it is one of the states of mind of the trustful sinner. This climate is very spiritual and very human.

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Grabbed from the Web:

http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2009/02/qui-habitat-tract-for-1-lent.html
http://musicasacra.com/2009/02/25/the-first-sunday-of-lent-a-note-on-the-tract/
http://www.introibo.fr/1er-Dimanche-de-Careme (in French)
http://liberreader.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/qui-habitat-mode-2-tract-analysis/ by Jonathan K.

Dom Johner says: « In the temptation of Christ narrated in today's Gospel, the tempter quotes verses of Psalm 90. Now he must hear these verses, applied in their proper sense, of course, many a time during the Lenten season. A fine irony is revealed thereby. Today, in fact, the songs are taken exclusively from the ninetieth psalm. But there is another reason for the profuse employment of this psalm today: it is the song which best expresses confidence in God. Now that the great days of penance and mortification are at hand, and we give ourselves entirely to God, we are, according to the teaching of the current liturgy, justified in relying on the special protection of the Most High. He will guard His own against all the enemies of the soul, against sin and concupiscence and the evil spirit. »
In this article from The Chant Café there is an interesting comment from a certain "Mahrt" (I wonder if he is the William Mahrt...), From time to eternity interlectionary.
« We began to sing the long tracts that way, singing the first and last Gregorian verses and the rest in a psalm tone; after a while, we made it two Gregorian verses at the beginning and at the end. Eventually, like the building of the Southern Pacific Railway the two parts met in the middle. I think this gradua expansion over the years prepared the congregation for the whole tract.
Now we include in the leaflet for the congregation a note on the tract:
The Sunday which heads the Lenten season takes its theme from the paradigm of all Christian fasting: Jesus' forty-day fast in the desert and his temptation by the devil there. In tempting Jesus to show his divinity by casting himself down from the parapet of the temple, the devil quoted Psalm 90, "He hath given his angels charge over thee, and in their hands shall they bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone." This quotation is such a powerful memory of the event of the temptation that the psalm is the source of all the Propers of the Mass for this Sunday. Rarely are Mass Propers so unified; moreover, the place of this psalm is even more emphasized by the fact that the tract for the day comprises most of the verses of the psalm.
The tract is direct psalmody – the singing of successive verses of a psalm without refrain, and it is sung in alternation by two halves of the choir. By replacing the alleluia sung in the normal seasons, it represents a kind of fasting from the wordless jubilation of the alleluia. While the tract normally comprises three to five verses of a psalm, the tract for this day has thirteen verses. Only two other days have these long tracts: Palm Sunday and Good Friday. On these days, the Passions are sung, and the tract serves as a long preparation for these extended Gospels. Today, however, the long tract simply stands by itself, and its function could be seen as an intense entry into the Lenten Season, a turning to God as refuge and protector. Throughout the Lenten season, the tracts can be the point of recollection in the liturgy and a meditative preparation for the hearing of the Gospel. »
If difficulty or time forbids the singing of this proper, there is a psalm tone version of it: see below.
The Liber Brevior page [1] = page 675 of the PDF has a section called "Graduals, Versicles of the Alleluia and Tracts, in the tones of simple or solemn psalmody". And the Tract for 1st Sunday of Lent is found page [17] = page 691 of the PDF, although it's got the music only for verses 1 and 2, the others verses have bold and italic to indicate the changes in the psalmody. Advantage: it takes 2 pages instead of 4. See below:
Tract. Qui habitat
Ps. 90, 1-7 et 11-16.
(in psalm tone) 		2 LU8*
 LB[17]
E/F
If it is not possible to sing the whole Gregorian melody for the tract Qui habitat (difficulty, time, etc.), this is a psalm tone version found in the Liber Usualis page 8* and in the Liber Brevior page [17].
Tract. Qui habitat
Ps. 90, 1-7 et 11-16.
(mixed version) 		2 LU533
LU8*

 GR95
LB[17]
F♯/G
A mixed version to make it shorter:
- Gregorian melody for two verses at the beginning, two verses at the end, the rest in simple psalm tone (from the Liber Brevior). Duration: 4:49.
- One difficulty is to switch from Gregorian melody to psalm tone, and vice-versa.
Tract. Qui habitat
Ps. 90, 1-7 et 11-16.
(another version) 		2 LU533

MV466
 GR95
F
To make the tract shorter, this is an interesting and original creation in 2013 by Paul Kolb (from The Newman Consort). First verse is with full Gregorian melody. Then each of the following 11 verses are sung not as psalm tone but with a recitation note F for the main part, keeping the first and last few notes from the Gregorian melody. The last verse is a mix between recitation and Gregorian melody. In total it takes 4:36 instead of the usual 12 min.
Offert. Scapulis suis
Ps. 90, 4-5.
Ps. 90, 2, 5. 		8 LU537

MV471
 GR98

GB294

OF32

SOV8
F♯/G
- Offertory and Communion share the same Latin text for the antiphon. One might confuse the melodies, both modes 8 and 3 have the recitation (tenor) on C. The difference can be sensed by the many times the note G (final) appears in this offertory in mode 8.
- Now it might a good idea to play the note C for this offertory when playing the few notes for the incipit.
- If you are lost at pitching the podatus AC on the word scuto, remember the same podatus from a few notes ago on sperabis.
- Veritas starts on the same two notes FG heard just before the half bar; after that it is just a minor third to reach the B flat.
Comm. Scapulis suis
Ps. 90, 4-5.
Ps. 90, 1-3, 11-15. 		3 LU537

MV472
 GR99

GB1100

VPC53
MV2008
E/F
- After what was said for the Offertory, here in this Communion proper you will find all the phrases end on E, mode 3 final.
- Lovely melodic line on sub pennis ejus = "under His wings".
- On the word scuto no need to lenghten all the notes under the long episema, just the first note of the clivis and the first note of the torculus.
- The words veritas ejus have a ressembling structure to the same words from the Offertory, one can see the major third AF.
Lauds AR365
1 Ant. Cor mundum crea
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		1g LU--- AR365
AR10
GB11969
2 Ant. O Domine salvum me
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		2D LU--- AR365
AR11
GB12188
3 Ant. Sic benedicam te
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 7a LU--- AR365
AR3
GB12001
4 Ant. In spiritu humilitatis
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		2D LU--- AR365
AR12
GB11966
5 Ant. Laudate Deum caeli
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		2D LU--- AR366
AR5
GB11734
Hymn. O sol salutis intimis
 8 LU--- AR366
GB12159
Hymn. O sol salutis intimis (2)
 2 LU--- AR367
GB12937
Ant. Ductus est Jesus
Cant. Benedictus
 1D LU--- AR369
AR10
GB11900
Prime LU530 AR369
Ant. Jesus autem cum
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1f LU530
LU226		 AR369
AR16
GB2549
Terce LU531 AR370
Hymn. Nunc Sancte nobis (Lent)
 1 LU531 AR370
GB2044
GB12149
Ant. Tunc assumpsit eum
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 2D LU531
LU236		 AR370
AR27
GB2506
Sext LU538 AR371
Ant. Non in solo pane
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 5a LU538
LU241		 AR371
AR33
GB2573
None LU538 AR371
Ant. Dominum Deum
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 8G* LU538
LU246		 AR371
AR40
GB2799
Vespers LU538
MV473		 AR372 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Audi benigne conditor
 2 LU539

MV473
 AR362
GB1830
F
Ant. Ecce nunc tempus
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* LU540
LU212
MV474
MV217		 AR372
AR52
GB2399
1st Week of Lent - Monday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR99
Intr. Sicut oculi
Ps. 122, 2. 1.
Ps. 122, 3-4. 		4 LU--- GR99

GB1330

VPC54
Grad. Protector noster
Ps. 83, 10 et 9. 		5 LU1003

MV855
 GR108

GB1226
B/C
Same as 5th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR).
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Levabo oculos
Ps. 118, 18, 26 et 73. 		8 LU--- GR100
GB1060
OF34
Comm. Amen dico vobis quod uni
Matth. 25, 40 et 34.
Ps. 144, 1, 5, 10-13, 15-16. 		4 LU--- GR101
GB623
VPC54
Lauds AR372
Ant. Venite benedicti
Cant. Benedictus
 7a LU--- AR373
AR10
GB11877
Vespers AR372
Ant. Quod uni ex minimis
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU--- AR373
AR52
GB11778
1st Week of Lent - Tuesday
Introibo
LU--- GR101
Intr. Domine refugium
Ps. 89, 1 et 2. 2.
Ps. 89, 3 et 13. 		5 LU--- GR101
GB549
VPC55
Grad. Dirigatur oratio mea
Ps. 140, 2. 		7 LU1060

MV935
 GR109

GB44
C/C♯
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR).
Offert. In te speravi
Ps. 30, 15-16.
Ps. 30, 17, 18. 		2 LU1035

MV905
 GR356

GB967

OF101

SOV20
C♯/D
Same as 13th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Cum invocarem te
Ps. 4, 2.
Ps. 4, 4-8. 		2 LU--- GR102
GB384
VPC55
Lauds AR374
Ant. Intravit Jesus
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU--- AR374
AR10
GB13318
Vespers AR374
Ant. Scriptum est enim
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU1019
LU212		 AR374
AR52
GB2624
Same as 9th Sunday after Pentecost (LU).
1st Week of Lent - Wednesday in Ember Week
Introibo
LU---
MV---		 GR102 As Dom Johner explains, the Mass for the 2nd Sunday of Lent was first created for this Wednesday.
Intr. Reminiscere
Ps. 24, 6, 3 et 22, 1-2.
Ps. 24, 4 et 5. 		4 LU545

MV475
 GR111

GB1294

VPC57
D/E♭
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent.
Grad. Tribulationes cordis
Ps. 24, 17-18. 		5 LU546

MV477
 GR112

GB596
D/E♭
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent.
Tract. De necessitatibus meis
Ps. 24, 17, 18 et 1-4. 		2 LU841A
MV---		 GR102
GB276
F♯/G
From the Rogations Mass (LU).
Offert. Meditabor
Ps. 118, 47 et 48.
Ps. 118, 57, 58. 		2A LU548

MV480
 GR114

GB810

OF109

SOV8
C♯/D
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent.
Same as Wednesday in Ember week of September (Offertoriale).
Comm. Intellige clamorem
Ps. 5, 2-4.
Ps. 5, 5-8, 12-13. 		5 LU549

MV480
 GR114

GB373

VPC56
MV2008
D/E♭
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent.
Lauds AR375
Ant. Generatio haec prava
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU--- AR375
AR10
GB12492
Vespers AR375
Ant. Sicut fuit Jonas
Cant. Magnificat
 4A* LU--- AR375
AR52
GB12734
1st Week of Lent - Thursday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR104
Intr. Confessio
Ps. 95, 6. 1.
Ps. 95, 2-3. 		3 LU1593

MV1338
 GR578

GB956

VPC56
From the Mass of St Lawrence.
Grad. Custodi me
Ps. 16, 8 et 2. 		1 LU1021

MV884
 GR345

GB1088
C♯/E♭
Same as 10th Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Immittet Angelus
Ps. 33, 8-9.
Ps. 33, 1. 		8 LU1039

MV910
 GR359

GB747

OF102

SOV20
E/F
Same as 14th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Panis quem ego
Ioann. 6, 52.
Ps. 110, 1-10. 		1 LU1043

MV917
 GR362

GB782

VPC56
MV2020
D/E♭
Same as 15th Sunday after Pentecost.
Lauds AR376
Ant. Egressus Jesus
Cant. Benedictus
 1D LU--- AR376
AR10
GB12575
Vespers AR376
Ant. O mulier magna est
Cant. Magnificat
 4A* LU1084
LU210		 AR377
AR52
GB12345
1st Week of Lent - Friday in Ember Week
Introibo
/25
Daoudal /21
LU---
MV---		 GR104
Intr. De necessitatibus
Ps. 24, 17 et 18. 1-2.
Ps. 24, 4 et 5. 		4 LU---
MV---		 GR104

GB100

VPC56
Grad. Salvum fac servum
Ps. 85, 2 et 6. 		1 LU---
MV---		 GR105
GB1117
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Benedic anima mea
Ps. 102, 2 et 5. 		5 LU---
MV---		 GR105
GB1359
OF110
Comm. Erubescant et conturbentur
Ps. 6, 11.
Ps. 6, 2-7. 		4 LU---
MV---		 GR106
GB484
VPC56
Lauds AR377
Ant. Angelus Domini descendebat
Cant. Benedictus
 4A LU1084
LU223		 AR377
AR10
GB2045
Vespers AR377
Ant. Qui me sanum fecit
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU1084
LU207		 AR377
AR52
GB2543
1st Week of Lent - Saturday in Ember Week
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU541
MV---		 GR106 Particularity: four graduals are sung during this mass, between the five lessons. An hymn comes after the 5th lesson.
Intr. Intret oratio
Ps. 87, 3. 2.
Ps. 87, 14-15. 		3 LU541

MV---		 GR106

GB238

VPC56
1 Grad. Propitius esto
Ps. 78, 9 et 10. 		5 LU999

MV850
 GR107

GB332
B/C
Same as 4th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
2 Grad. Protector noster
Ps. 83, 10 et 9. 		5 LU1003

MV855
 GR108

GB1226
B/C
Same as 5th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
3 Grad. Convertere Domine
Ps. 89, 13 et 1. 		5 LU1007

MV862
 GR108

GB1046
B/C
Same as 6th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
4 Grad. Dirigatur oratio mea
Ps. 140, 2. 		7 LU1060

MV935
 GR109

GB44
C/C♯
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Hymn. Benedictus es Domine Deus
Dan. 3, 52-53. 		7 LU348

MV---		 GR16

GB2166
Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Advent.
Tract. Laudate
Ps. 116, 1-2. 		8 LU776II

MV639V
 GR110

GB1247
E/F
Same as Easter Vigil mass (LU, MV).
There is a typo in the Liber Usualis: the tract is not on page 760 (as written on page 543) but 776II.
Offert. Domine Deus salutis
Ps. 87, 2-3. 		8 LU544

MV---		 GR110

GB542

OF112
Comm. Domine Deus meus
Ps. 7, 2.
Ps. 7, 3, 7-8, 9, 11, 18. 		2 LU544
MV---		 GR111
GB131
VPC57
Lauds AR378
Ant. Assumpsit Jesus discipulos
Cant. Benedictus
 2A LU1085
LU223		 AR380
AR10
GB2645
Vespers AR378
Ant. Visionem quam vidistis
Cant. Magnificat
Matth. 17, 9. 		1f LU550
LU207
MV481
MV212		 AR378
AR52
GB2283
D
Also sung as Communion at the Transfiguration of the Lord, but with a little difference at the end.
2nd Sunday of Lent
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU545
MV475		 GR111 As Dom Johner explains, this Mass was created for the previous Wednesday before it was reused for this day.
Intr. Reminiscere
Ps. 24, 6, 3 et 22, 1-2.
Ps. 24, 4 et 5. 		4 LU545

MV475
 GR111

GB1294

VPC57
D/E♭
Grad. Tribulationes cordis
Ps. 24, 17-18. 		5 LU546

MV477
 GR112

GB596
D/E♭
Tract. Confitemini
Ps. 105, 1-4. 		2 LU547

MV478
 GR113

GB455
F♯/G
Offert. Meditabor
Ps. 118, 47 et 48.
Ps. 118, 57, 58. 		2A LU548

MV480
 GR114

GB810

OF109

SOV8
C♯/D
Same as Wednesday in Ember week of September (Offertoriale).
Comm. Intellige clamorem
Ps. 5, 2-4.
Ps. 5, 5-8, 12-13. 		5 LU549

MV480
 GR114

GB373

VPC58
MV2008
D/E♭
Lauds LU--- AR378
1 Ant. Domine labia mea
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		7c LU--- AR378
AR10
2 Ant. Dextera Domini fecit
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		8c LU--- AR379
AR11
3 Ant. Factus est adjutor
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 1g2 LU--- AR379
AR3
4 Ant. Trium puerorum
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		8G LU--- AR379
AR12
5 Ant. Statuit ea in aeternum
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		7a LU--- AR379
AR5
Hymn. O sol salutis intimis
 8 LU--- AR366
GB12159
Same as 1st Sunday of Lent.
Prime LU545 AR380
Ant. Domine bonum est
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1g2 LU545
LU226		 AR380
AR16
Same antiphon as Terce.
Terce LU545 AR381
Ant. Domine bonum est
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 1g2 LU545
LU236		 AR380
AR27
Same antiphon as Prime.
Sext LU549 AR381
Ant. Faciamus
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 4A* LU549
LU241		 AR381
AR33
None LU550 AR381
Ant. Visionem quam vidistis
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
Matth. 17, 9. 		1f LU550
LU246		 AR378
AR40
Same antiphon as Vespers Magnificat.
Vespers LU550
MV481		 AR381 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Audi benigne conditor
 2 LU539

MV473
 AR362
GB1830
F
Ant. Visionem quam vidistis
Cant. Magnificat
Matth. 17, 9. 		1f LU550
LU207
MV481
MV212		 AR378
AR52
D
Also sung as Communion at the Transfiguration of the Lord, with the exception of the little difference at the end.
2nd Week of Lent - Monday
Introibo
/25
Daoudal /21
LU--- GR115
Intr. Redime me
Ps. 25, 11-12. 1.
Ps. 25, 9 et 11. 		2 LU--- GR115

GB1314

VPC58
Grad. Adjutor meus
Ps. 69,6 et 3. 		2 LU--- GR115
GB851
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Benedicam Dominum
Ps. 15, 7 et 8.
Ps. 15, 1, 2, 5. 		1 LU1004

MV857
 GR116

GB143

OF88

SOV17
C/C♯
Same as 5th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Comm. Domine Dominus noster
Ps. 8, 2.
Ps. 8, 2-8. 		2 LU--- GR117
GB998
VPC59
Lauds AR382
Ant. Ego principium
Cant. Benedictus
 8c LU1085
LU223		 AR382
AR10
Vespers AR382
Ant. Qui me misit
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU1085
LU207		 AR382
AR52
2nd Week of Lent - Tuesday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR117
Intr. Tibi dixit
Ps. 26, 8 et 9. 1.
Ps. 26, 1 et 9. 		3 LU--- GR117
GB751
VPC59
Grad. Jacta cogitatum
Ps. 54, 23, 17, 18 et 19. 		7 LU982

MV844
 GR328

GB423
D/E♭
Same as 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Miserere mihi
Ps. 50, 1, 2.
Ps. 50, 4, 5. 		8 LU--- GR118
GB922
OF35
Comm. Narrabo omnia
Ps. 9, 2-3.
Ps. 9, 4, 11-13, 15. 		2 LU--- GR118
GB639
VPC60
Lauds AR382
Ant. Unus est enim
Cant. Benedictus
 2D LU1086
LU223		 AR382
AR10
Vespers AR383
Ant. Omnes autem vos
Cant. Magnificat
 4E LU1086
LU210		 AR383
AR52
2nd Week of Lent - Wednesday
Introibo
LU--- GR118
Intr. Ne derelinquas me
Ps. 37, 22-23. 2.
Ps. 37, 16 et 20. 		7 LU--- GR118
GB323
VPC60
Grad. Salvum fac populum
Ps. 27, 9 et 1. 		7 LU--- GR119

GB296
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Ad te Domine
Ps. 24, 1-3.
Ps. 24, 5. 		2 LU321

MV265
 GR3

GB962

OF5

SOV1
C♯/D
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Comm. Justus Dominus
Ps. 10, 8.
Ps. 10, 2-7. 		5 LU--- GR120
GB268
VPC61
Lauds AR383
Ant. Ecce ascendimus... et Filius
Cant. Benedictus
 7a LU1087
LU223		 AR383
AR10
Vespers AR384
Ant. Tradetur enim gentibus
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU1087
LU207		 AR384
AR52
2nd Week of Lent - Thursday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR120
Intr. Deus in adjutorium
Ps. 69, 2-3, 4.
Ps. 69, 6. 		7 LU1027

MV893
 GR350

GB501

VPC62
F♯/G
Same as 12th Sunday after Pentecost.
Grad. Propitius esto
Ps. 78, 9 et 10. 		5 LU999

MV850
 GR107

GB332
B/C
Same as 4th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Lent (GR).
Offert. Precatus est
Exodi 32, 11, 13 et 14.
Exodi 33. 		8 LU1030

MV897
 GR352

GB325

OF97

SOV19
E/F
Same as 12th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Qui manducat
Ioann. 6, 57.
Ps. 118, 1-2, 11, 49-50, 72, 103, 105, 162. 		6 LU1019

MV880
 GR344

GB798

VPC62
MV2018
C/C♯
Same as 9th Sunday after Pentecost.
Lauds AR384
Ant. Fili recordare
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU1087
LU223		 AR384
AR10
Vespers AR385
Ant. Dives ille guttam
Cant. Magnificat
 7c2 LU1087
LU211		 AR363
AR52
2nd Week of Lent - Friday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR121
Intr. Ego autem cum justitia
Ps. 16, 15. 1.
Ps. 16, 2 et 5. 		1 LU--- GR121

GB830

VPC62
Grad. Ad Dominum
Ps. 119, 1-2. 		5 LU961

MV823
 GR321

GB697
B/D
Same as 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Domine in auxilium
Ps. 39, 14 et 15.
Ps. 39, 1. 		6 LU1046

MV921
 GR364

GB993

OF106

SOV21
F/G♯
Same as 16th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Tu Domine servabis
Ps. 11, 8.
Ps. 11, 2-7. 		3 LU--- GR121
GB1159
VPC62
Lauds AR385
Ant. Malos male perdet
Cant. Benedictus
 3a LU1088
LU223		 AR385
AR10
Vespers AR385
Ant. Quaerentes eum tenere
Cant. Magnificat
 3a LU1088
LU208		 AR385
AR52
2nd Week of Lent - Saturday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU551 GR122
Intr. Lex Domini
Ps. 18, 8. 2.
Ps. 18, 2-7. 		1 LU--- GR122
GB1216
VPC63
Grad. Bonum est confiteri
Ps. 91, 2-3. 		5 LU1041

MV914
 GR360

GB1338
C/C♯
Same as 15th Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Illumina
Ps. 12, 4-5.
Ps. 12, 2 et 3. 		4 LU1000

MV852
 GR331

GB708

OF87

SOV17
F/F♯
Same as 4th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Oportet te fili
Luc. 15, 32.
Ps. 31, 1-3, 5, 8, 10-11. 		8 LU--- GR122
GB1066
VPC63
Interesting proper: it looks like an hymn, very syllabic.
Lauds AR386
Ant. Vadam ad patrem
Cant. Benedictus
 1a3 LU1088
LU223		 AR386
AR10
The Antiphonale Romanum has a typo: instead of « 1.3a » it should be read « 1.a3 ».
Vespers AR386
Ant. Dixit autem pater ad servos
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU551
LU212		 AR386
AR52
3rd Sunday of Lent
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU551
MV482		 GR123
AR387
Intr. Oculi mei
Ps. 24, 15-16, 1-2.
Ps. 24, 2-3, 17-21. 		7 LU552

MV482
 GR123

GB916

VPC64
D/E♭
Nice Introit in mode 7 = angelic. Lovely start on a 5th. "My eyes are constantly turned towards the Lord" (like the angels...). The epistle will remind us not to be buffoon, avoid jokes, etc. Some serious stuff when you think about it.
- Difficult third down EC on semper, use the episema to mentally visualise the jump.
- Before starting the word respice, visualise the three notes DCE.
- Be careful at the words pauper sum ego: the "per sum" particularly has two major thirds, down and up.
- Place the "u" of pauper on the liquescent, note G.
Grad. Exsurge... non praevaleat
Ps. 9, 20 et 4. 		3 LU553

MV483
 GR123

GB1298
D/E♭
"Exsurge" = raise, stand up.
- Mode 3 = mystic. Sing it with a steady pace to reflect this mystic mood.
- There are a few similar groups of notes with two torculus: G-ABA-BCB, like Do-Re-Mi-Fa, coming back a few times: on praevaleat, judicentur, in conspectu.
- Watch out the major third down AF on tuo, as well as tua in the end.
- Do not pause between inimicum and tuum.
- Read carefully the notes of retrorsum, especially around the porrectus at the top.
- There is a long "peribuuuunt" and after that a longer "facieeeee" to be sung in one breath... if you can, or breathe at the first quarter bar. Good breathing exercise. Relax. Words are expressive: "You have made my enemy perish before Your face". So to make a point. God speaks to his people through the words, through His Word, and the Church expresses through the chant.
- As Dom Gajard from Solesmes once said: "You see, Gregorian chant is the official commentary, given authentically by the Church, of liturgical texts". And it's obvious this proper reflects that. "Rise, O Lord, let not man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence. V. Because my enemies are turned back, overthrown and destroyed before You." (source)
Tract. Ad te levavi
Ps. 122, 1-3. 		8 LU554

MV484
 GR124

GB1329
B/C
Easier and involves more helpful repetition. Interesting: doing a "horizontal" reading of all these tracts, we leave mode 2 (sad) with F clef from last week and we are back to Septuagesima tracts in mode 8 (= perfect), that we will find again next week with Laetare Sunday and the week after with Passion Sunday. We will come back to mode 2 on Palm Sunday and the responsories on Good Friday, two sad moments.
* v1. Be careful at the incipit Ad te levavi, especially the "va" which pulls the notes up in preparation for the "vi".
- Big breath before qui habitas in caelis. Keep some air for the final "lis".
* v2. Go gently through the word oculi, articulate the torculus, and without delay move on to the next word ancillae.
* v4. On the torculus resupinus of the word ita there is an episema: no need to lengthen everything it would be fastidious; lengthen the first and second notes, come back to speed on the third and sing the fourth note as normal.
- Watch out the word Deum and the transitional note on B. Move swiftly towards nostrum, it is not comfortable to stay on B.
* v5. The final is pretty classic for a Tract in mode 8.
Offert. Justitiae Domini
Ps. 18, 9, 10, 11 et 12.
Ps. 18, 9 et 10. 		4 LU555

MV487
 GR126

GB591

OF94

SOV9
D/F
Will be sung again on 9th Sunday after Pentecost.
Rather becalmed, melodically speaking. Mode 4 = harmonious. To be sung on a calm pace, most of the time on F and ending on E, mode 4 final. Not much to say except the words: "The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart, and His ordinances are sweeter than syrup or honey from the comb; therefore Your servant is careful of them."
- Lovely melody on super mel et favum. Enjoy it.
- There are three time the word et, think of distinctively pronounce the "t", on liquescent if any.
- The same applies for the "et" in the word custodiet.
Johner and Daoudal explain the offertory sounds like a mode 6 all along except the ending on E, mode 4 final. The first editions of Liber Gradualis 1883 and 1895 had a different ending, instead of A-G-F G-F-E E (mode 4, harmonious) the offertory would end by A-G-F A-G-F F (mode 6, devout).
Comm. Passer invenit
Ps. 83, 4-5.
Ps. 83, 2-3, 9-13. 		1A LU556

MV487
 GR126

GB1090

VPC64
MV2009
F/F♯
As one friend said: « The Communion! Words fail me. It still "sounds" to me in most part like a Jackson Pollock art-work - some monk just dipped his quill in the ink and spattered it across the staves! »
- Yes this Communion proper is very strange: mode 1 (= serious) but with final A. The C clef of mode 1 is usually on the top line but here it is on the 3rd line from the top. It should sound like a mode 1 as the final is on the bottom line and the recitation is on the second line from the top (see psalm verses). This proper is a bit technical and challenging but not that long.
- I like the 'take-off' of the "passer" (sparrow / passereau in French) = a fourth CF and the wing flap of the "turtur" (swallow / tourterelle in French... which is a dove) = DE-CD-DE. See: the monk was an artist and, as you said rightly, used a quill.
- Sing the whole invenit sibit domum, et turtur nidum in one breath and swiftly.
- No pause between Rex meus and et Deus meus as well. Take a big breath before.
- The melody on beati qui habitant can be bit tricky, stay focused. Practice and practice and it will become familiar.
- Here too, no pause between beati qui habitant and in domo tua. Breathe plenty of air.
- On the word laudabunt, sing the first "u" on the liquescent note E.
- Suggestion for the verse number 5 of the psalm: cut it in half at the coma, like this:
5. Qui-a mélior est dies una in átriis tu-is, * su1-per2 míl3-li4-a5.
Lauds AR386
1 Ant. Fac benigne in bona
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		3g LU--- AR387
AR10
2 Ant. Dominus mihi adjutor
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		8G* LU--- AR387
AR11
3 Ant. Adhaesit anima
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 8G LU--- AR388
AR3
4 Ant. Vim virtutis suae
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		1a3 LU--- AR388
AR12
5 Ant. Sol et luna
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		1g2 LU--- AR388
AR5
Hymn. O sol salutis intimis
 8 LU--- AR366
GB12159
Same as 1st Sunday of Lent.
Ant. Dum fortis armatus
Cant. Benedictus
 3a LU1089
LU223		 AR388
AR10
Prime LU551 AR389
Ant. Et cum ejecisset
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1g LU551
LU226		 AR389
AR16
Terce LU552 AR389
Ant. Si in digito Dei
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 3a LU552
LU236		 AR389
AR27
Sext LU556 AR389
Ant. Qui non colligit
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 1f LU556
LU241		 AR389
AR33
None LU557 AR390
Ant. Cum immundus spiritus
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 1f LU557
LU246		 AR390
AR40
Vespers LU557
MV488		 AR390 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Audi benigne conditor
 2 LU539

MV473
 AR362
GB1830
F
Ant. Extollens quaedam mulier
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU557
LU212
MV488
MV217		 AR390
AR52
3rd Week of Lent - Monday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR127
Intr. In Deo laudabo
Ps. 55, 5. 2.
Ps. 55, 9 et 13. 		3 LU--- GR127
GB839
VPC64
Grad. Deus vitam meam
Ps. 55, 9 et 2. 		8 LU--- GR128
GB118
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Exaudi Deus
Ps. 54, 2-3. 		8 LU--- GR129
GB842
OF36
Comm. Quis dabit
Ps. 13, 7.
Ps. 13, 1-3, 6. 		5 LU--- GR129
GB931
VPC65
Lauds AR391
Ant. Amen dico vobis quia nemo
Cant. Benedictus
 1f LU1089
LU223		 AR391
AR10
Vespers AR391
Ant. Jesus autem transiens
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU1089
LU207		 AR391
AR52
3rd Week of Lent - Tuesday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR130
Intr. Ego clamavi
Ps. 16, 6 et 8. 1.
Ps. 16, 1 et 15. 		3 LU--- GR130

GB558

VPC66
Grad. Ab occultis meis
Ps. 18, 13-14. 		2A LU--- GR130
GB1210
Offert. Dextera Domini
Ps. 117, 16 et 17.
Ps. 117, 5 et 7. 		2A LU677

MV558
 GR72

GB47

OF25

SOV11
C♯/D
From Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass.
Same as 3th Sunday after Epiphany (GR).
Comm. Domine quis habitabit
Ps. 14, 1-2.
Ps. 14, 3-5. 		6 LU--- GR131
GB1340
VPC66
Lauds AR392
Ant. Si duo ex vobis
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU1090
LU223		 AR392
AR10
Vespers AR392
Ant. Ubi duo vel tres
Cant. Magnificat
 4A* LU1090
LU210		 AR392
AR52
3rd Week of Lent - Wednesday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR132
Intr. Ego autem in... speravi
Ps. 30, 7-8. 2.
Ps. 30, 2-6, 7-9. 		1 LU--- GR132
GB1049
VPC67
You will find similarities with Intr. Ego autem cum justitia.
Grad. Miserere mihi
Ps. 6, 3-4. 		7 LU--- GR133
GB562
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Domine fac mecum
Ps. 108, 21. 		4 LU--- GR133
GB1369
OF37
Comm. Notas mihi fecisti
Ps. 15, 10.
Ps. 15, 1-2, 5-10. 		7 LU--- GR134
GB531
VPC67
Lauds AR393
Ant. Audite et intelligite
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU1090
LU223		 AR393
AR10
Vespers AR393
Ant. Non lotis manibus
Cant. Magnificat
 7a LU1091
LU211		 AR393
AR52
3rd Week of Lent - Thursday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR134
Intr. Salus populi
Ps. 77, 1.
Ps. 77, 2-3. 		4 LU1059

MV934
 GR375

GB389

VPC67
F/F♯
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost.
Grad. Oculi omnium
Ps. 144, 15-16. 		7 LU944

MV793
 GR314

GB1230
D/E♭
Same as Corpus Christi.
Offert. Si ambulavero
Ps. 137, 7.
Ps. 137, 3. 		8 LU1061

MV937
 GR376

GB616

OF118

SOV23
E/F
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Tu mandasti
Ps. 118, 4-5.
Ps. 118, 1-3, 8-9, 26, 59-60, 134, 168. 		5 LU1062

MV938
 GR377

GB479

VPC67
A/B♭
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost.
Lauds AR393
Ant. Exibant autem daemonia
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU1091
LU223		 AR393
AR10
Vespers AR394
Ant. Omnes qui habebant
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU1091
LU207		 AR394
AR52
3rd Week of Lent - Friday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU--- GR134
Intr. Fac mecum Domine
Ps. 85, 17. 1.
Ps. 85, 2 et 6. 		2 LU--- GR134
GB733
VPC68
Grad. In Deo speravit
Ps. 27, 7 et 1. 		5 LU1025

MV889
 GR348

GB865
B/C
Same as 11th Sunday after Pentecost.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Intende voci
Ps. 5, 3-4. 		5 LU--- GR135
GB293
OF83
Comm. Qui biberit
Ioann. 4, 13 et 14.
Is. 12, 1-6. 		3 LU--- GR136

GB894

VPC68
Lauds AR394
Ant. Aquam quam ego
Cant. Benedictus
 8c LU1092
LU223		 AR394
AR10
Vespers AR395
Ant. Domine ut video
Cant. Magnificat
 3a LU1092
LU208		 AR395
AR52
3rd Week of Lent - Saturday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU558 GR136
Intr. Verba mea
Ps. 5, 2-3. 4.
Ps. 5, 5-8, 12-13. 		5 LU--- GR136
GB1248
VPC69
Grad. Si ambulem
Ps. 22, 4. 		1 LU--- GR137
GB1121
Offert. Gressus meos
Ps. 118, 133. 		8 LU--- GR137
GB1099
Offert. Gressus meos (verses)
Ps. 118, 133. 		8 OF39
GB18152
GB18153
Comm. Nemo te condemnavit
Ioann. 8, 10 et 11.
Ps. 31, 1-3, 5, 8, 10-11. 		8 LU--- GR138

GB1010

VPC69
Lauds AR395
Ant. Inclinavit se Jesus
Cant. Benedictus
 1f LU1092
LU223		 AR395
AR10
Vespers AR395
Ant. Nemo te condemnavit
Cant. Magnificat
 3a LU558
LU208
 AR396
AR52
4th Sunday of Lent
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU559
MV489		 GR138
Intr. Laetare Jerusalem
Is. 66, 10 et 11.
Ps. 121, 1.
Ps. 121, 2 et 7. 		5 LU559

MV489
 GR138

GB653

VPC69
D/E♭
Lovely piece.
- Be careful to F-Bb on the incipit, it is actually a perfect fourth (5 semitones).
- Lovely progression of notes on the word Jerusalem: FGA-CC. You might want the choir to join quickly after the incipit.
- Notice the many words where "ti" is pronounced "tsi" as followed by a wovel: laetitia, tristitia, satiemini, consolationis.
- Jump a fourth GC on exsultetis followed by a major third, expressing the exultation.
- Long and lengthened neumes on satiemini to express the fulfillment.
... I made a mistake when recording this word satiemini: I sang satie-mihi. Doh! Sorry for that.
Grad. Laetatus sum
Ps. 121, 1 et 7. 		7 LU560

MV491
 GR139

GB1011
F/F♯
Sung again on 18th Sunday after Pentecost.
Lovely piece too, familiar melody but a few things to remember.
- The C clef is on the third line; expect the semitone EF between the second line and above, which appears first time on the word sum.
- Mode 7 final G happens at the end of the antiphon and the verse, located at the bottom of the staff. But in this piece it also appears a few times at the top, first line, especially after a fourth DG; it is many times lengthened and looks like a tenor of a pseudo mode 8 with the couple final/tenor = D/G.
- Do no pause at the quarter bar on the word mihi.
- Be careful at the various intervals up and down on the word ibimus, remembering the semitone BC below the 3rd line.
- Lovely expression of peace on the words Fiat pax, starting a fifth GD higher than the previous word ibimus, then jumping a fourth DG after the porrectus and peaking top A.
- Long and lengthened neumes on the word abundantia, starting on a fifth GD, covering an octave, expressing abundance.
- On the last word tuis remember to sing the "s" at the end, do not anticipate it at the quarter bar...
Tract. Qui confidunt
Ps. 124, 1-2. 		8 LU561

MV492
 GR139

GB1377
E/F
Classic Tract in mode 8 with its particularities.
* v1. On the word Domino go easy on the descending notes A-GF of "mino".
- Tricky melody on the words sicut mons Sion. It starts on a semitone BB-C, major third higher than Domino. After that, those using the Graduale Romanum have to turn the page early and be ready for the porrectus DBC on mons and the rest... If possible articulate the two "s" between mons and Sion. Finally do not say the "n" of Sion too early at the quarter bar but at the end before the full bar.
- On the word commovebitur, go down a minor third at bi, it is tempting to go down a fourth.
- In the word habitat count the four notes GF-GA (clivis-podatus) on "tat".
* v2. Interesting melody on the word Montes = mountains.
It starts on a double fourth which mimics the sound of an Alphorn (horn from the Alp mountains). And then it goes up and down and up and down, like the valleys and peaks of mountains. Who composed this piece must have lived in a mountain...
Do not lengthen the ictus on the fourth DG, it will sound better like that. Just go light. And no pause at the quarter bar.

- At the end of Dominus notice the second climacus has four notes CBAG when the first one has three EDC.
- On the word circuitu count the five notes GA-CBC (podatus-porrectus). It might help to breathe next, at the apostophe.
- Also breathe after usque to sing the end in one breath.
Offert. Laudate Dominum
Ps. 134, 3 et 6. 		2 LU562

MV494
 GR140

GB899
F♯/G
- Watch out the ending of benignus est: little push on C, then jump to E before landing on D.
- The word psallite will remind you the Introit Dominus dixit at Christmas Midnight Mass.
- Lovely "pes subpunctis" DG-FE happening twice on voluit and caelo. Go light on the climacus.
- Sing omnia quacumque voluit in one breath, but take a breath at the comma before fecit.
- If possible sing the end in caelo et in terra in one breath.
Offert. Laudate Dominum (verses)
Ps. 134, 3 et 6.
Ps. 134, 2 et 5. 		2 OF40

GB14986

SOV9
F♯/G
Comm. Jerusalem quae
Ps. 121, 3-4.
Ps. 121, 1-2, 5-9. 		4 LU563

MV494
 GR141

GB1353

VPC69
MV2009
E/F
- For the incipit play three notes EFD to get the tone right.
- Be careful to the word participatio, in Church Latin it is pronounced par-ti-tchi-pa-tsi-o. And at the same time focus on the melody slowly going up.
- Lovely melody on the descending notes of ejus in idipsum, somehow repeated at tribus, tribus Domini. Go light and gently on these notes.
Lauds LU--- AR396
1 Ant. Tunc acceptabis
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum 		7a LU--- AR396
AR10
2 Ant. Bonum est sperare
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		8G* LU--- AR396
AR11
3 Ant. Me suscepit
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 7c LU--- AR397
AR3
4 Ant. Potens es Domine
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		8G* LU--- AR397
AR12
5 Ant. Reges terrae et omnes
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		1a2 LU--- AR397
AR5
Hymn. O sol salutis intimis
 8 LU--- AR366
GB12159
Same as 1st Sunday of Lent.
Ant. Cum sublevasset
Cant. Benedictus
 1g LU1093
LU223		 AR397
AR10
Prime LU559 AR398
Ant. Accepit ergo
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1f LU559
LU226		 AR398
AR16
Terce LU559 AR399
Ant. De quinque panibus
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 1f LU559
LU236		 AR399
AR27
Sext LU563 AR399
Ant. Satiavit Dominus
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 4A* LU563
LU241		 AR399
AR33
None LU564 AR399
Ant. Illi ergo homines
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 1D LU564
LU246		 AR399
AR40
Vespers LU564
MV495		 AR400 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Audi benigne conditor
 2 LU539

MV473
 AR362
GB1830
F
Ant. Subiit ergo
Cant. Magnificat
 1g LU564
LU207
MV495
MV212		 AR400
AR52
4th Week of Lent - Monday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU--- GR141
Intr. Deus in nomine tuo
Ps. 53, 3-4. 5.
Ps. 53, 7-8. 		4 LU--- GR141
GB458
VPC70
Grad. Esto mihi
Ps. 30, 3.
Ps. 70, 1. 		5 LU1013

MV872
 GR339

GB886
D/E♭
Same as 8th Sunday after Pentecost.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Jubilate Deo omnis
Ps. 99, 1-2. 		5 LU480
 GR66

GB718

OF23
Same as Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany.
Comm. Ab occultis meis
Ps. 18, 13 et 14.
Ps. 18, 2-5, 8, 15. 		4 LU--- GR142
GB1316
VPC70
Lauds LU1093 AR400
Ant. Auferte ista hinc
Cant. Benedictus
Ioann. 2, 16. 		3a LU1093
LU223		 AR400
AR10
Vespers LU1094 AR401
Ant. Solvite templum hoc
Cant. Magnificat
Ioann. 2, 19, 21. 		5a LU1094
LU210		 AR401
AR52
4th Week of Lent - Tuesday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR143
Intr. Exaudi Deus
Ps. 54, 2-3. 3-4.
Ps. 54, 17-18. 		5 GR143
GB904
VPC71
Grad. Exsurge... fer opem
Ps. 43, 26 et 2. 		3 GR143
GB152
Offert. Exspectans
Ps. 39, 2, 3 et 4.
Ps. 39, 3. 		5 LU1043

MV916
 GR362

GB182

OF104

SOV21
F/G
Same as 15th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Laetabimur
Ps. 19, 6.
Ps. 19, 2-5, 7-8. 		2 GR144

GB1296

VPC71
Lauds LU1094 AR401
Ant. Quid me queritis
Cant. Benedictus
Ioann. 7, 19. 		7c2 LU1094
LU223		 AR401
AR10
Vespers LU1094 AR402
Ant. Nemo in eum misit
Cant. Magnificat
Ioann. 7, 30. 		1g LU1094
LU207		 AR402
AR52
4th Week of Lent - Wednesday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR145 Notice there are two Graduals, following the lesson and the epistle.
Intr. Dum sanctificatus
Ezech. 36, 23-26.
Ps. 33, 2.
Ps. 33. 		3 LU859
MV752		 GR145
GB418
VPC72
C♯
From the Vigil of Pentecost (LU, MV).
The Alleluia is not sung.
I Grad. Venite filii
Ps. 33, 12 et 6. 		5 LU1010

MV867
 GR336

GB1022
B/C
Same as 7th Sunday after Pentecost.
II Grad. Beata gens
Ps. 32, 12 et 6. 		1 LU1048

MV924
 GR366

GB1044
D/E♭
Same as 17th Sunday after Pentecost.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Benedicite gentes
Ps. 65, 8-9 et 20.
Ps. 65, 1 et 2. 		2 LU832

MV719
 GR272

GB860

OF71

SOV14
D
Same as 5th Sunday after Easter.
Comm. Lutum fecit
Ioann. 9, 11.
Ps. 33, 1, 3-6, 8. 		6 LU--- GR146

GB989

VPC72
F
Lauds LU1095 AR402
Ant. Rabbi
Cant. Benedictus
Ioann. 9, 2-3. 		8G* LU1095
LU223		 AR402
AR10
Vespers LU1095 AR403
Ant. Ille homo
Cant. Magnificat
Ioann. 9, 11. 		1a LU1095
LU207		 AR403
AR52
4th Week of Lent - Thursday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR146
Intr. Laetetur cor
Ps. 104, 3-4. 1.
Ps. 104, 1-5, 43-45. 		2 LU--- GR146

GB864

VPC72
Grad. Respice Domine
Ps. 73, 20, 19 et 22. 		5 LU1033

MV903
 GR354

GB1232
C♯/E♭
Same as 13th Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Domine ad adjuvandum
Ps. 69, 2, 3 et 4. 		6 LU--- GR147
GB731
Offert. Domine ad adiuvandum (verses)
Ps. 69, 2, 3 et 4. 		6 OF42
GB18154
Comm. Domine memorabor
Ps. 70, 16-17 et 18.
Ps. 70, 1-2, 3, 5-6, 9, 12, 14, 23. 		8 LU1046

MV922
 GR365

GB1318

VPC72
D/E♭
Same as 16th Sunday after Pentecost.
Lauds LU1095 AR403
Ant. Ibat Jesus
Cant. Benedictus
Luc. 7, 11-12. 		8G* LU1095
LU223		 AR403
AR10
Vespers LU1096 AR403
Ant. Propheta magnus
Cant. Magnificat
Luc. 7, 16. 		4A LU1096
LU210		 AR403
AR52
4th Week of Lent - Friday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR148
Intr. Meditatio
Ps. 18, 15. 2.
Ps. 18, 2-7. 		1 LU--- GR148
GB572
VPC72
Grad. Bonum est confidere
Ps. 117, 8-9. 		5 LU1037

MV908
 GR358

GB547
C♯/E♭
Same as 14th Sunday after Pentecost.
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Populum humilem
Ps. 17, 28 et 32.
Ps. 17, 7. 		5 LU1015

MV875
 GR341

GB1080

OF93

SOV18
D/E♭
Same as 8th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Videns Dominus
Ioann. 11, 33, 35, 43, 44 et 39.
Ps. 21, 2-3, 22-25. 		1 LU--- GR148

GB704

VPC72
4th Week of Lent - Saturday (Saturday before the 1st Sunday of the Passion)
Introibo
Daoudal
LU565 GR149
Intr. Sitientes
Is. 55, 1.
Ps. 77, 1.
Ps. 77, 2 et 3. 		2A LU565
 GR149

GB776

VPC73
Grad. Tibi Domine
Ps. 9, 14 et 1-2. 		3 LU566 GR149
GB818
The melody on the word Domine in the verse can be found on the Grad. Adjutor from Septuagesima.
Offert. Factus est Dominus
Ps. 17, 3. 		4 LU567 GR150
GB223
Offert. Factus est Dominus (verses)
Ps. 17, 3. 		4 OF42
GB18155
Comm. Dominus regit me
Ps. 22, 1-2.
Ps. 22, 3 et seq. 		2 LU567 GR151
GB278
VPC73
The VPC says "psalm 33 with verses 3 and next", which probably means starting on verse 2, the initial verses are part of the antiphon, no need to be repeated.
Lauds LU1097 AR405
Ant. Qui sequitur me
Cant. Benedictus
 3a LU1097
LU223		 AR405
AR10
Vespers AR405
Hymn. Vexilla Regis
 1 LU575

MV504
 AR405

PBC152
F
Ant. Ego sum qui testimonium
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU568
LU212		 AR407
AR52
Passion Sunday (1st Sunday of the Passion)
Introibo
/ 3
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU568
MV497		 GR151
Intr. Judica me
Ps. 42, 1-2, 3.
Ps. 42, 4-5. 		4 LU569

MV497
 GR151

GB78

VPC73
E/F
Starting from Passion Sunday until Easter Sunday, excepts on feasts, there is no Gloria Patri after the verse.
- Play a few notes for the incipit: EGFE.
- Try not to pause at the quarter bar after causam meam. Interesting how the melody on the word causam is familiar and seems easy to remember.
- Watch out the major third down BG at gente, with a lengthened G to regroup.
- quia tu starts on G which is a major third down BG from the previous word me; another way to pitch this G is to memorize the lengthened G at the end of doloso.
Grad. Eripe me Domine
Ps. 142, 9 et 10.
Ps. 17, 48-49. 		3 LU570

MV499
 GR152

GB760
D/E♭
The melody seems to remind Grad. Exsurge from 3rd Sunday of Lent. It starts the same... and that's it pretty much, because there are many differences and it is slightly more difficult.
- Take a good breath before inimicis meis, there is a long melism on "meis". And remember to say the "s" at the end, not at the quarter bar.
- The porrectus of facere starts on two notes C and A, sung before on the word me. So it is just a repetition of the same CA.
- Also watch out the drop a major third down BG at facere. Plus the second one AF at the end.
- Take a good breath at the quarter bar after voluntatem before engaging the long melism of tuam.
- If you have to breathe on liberator meus it sounds better if you pause at the second quarter bar. Otherwise if you are two cantors, the other one can breathe at the first quarter bar, and later eventually. And don't forget the "s" at the end.
- The melody on the word iracundis is tricky: tristropha + episemed C then semitone towards B, coming back to dotted note C and once again B, so it is really like a repetition; the difficulty comes with the jump a minor third BD followed by a gentle come back on the climacus DCB. After that it is easier.
- The next words ab insurgentibus are a bit difficult to articulate at first (especially the "ab") ending on a semitone CB... and without any pause it continues towards in me. It ends strangely on a semitone FE after a drop a major third AF.
- In the same way the words exaltabis me end on a semitone CB followed by a full bar, a big stop.
- The intervals on the words a viro are tricky: there is the podatus minor third DB followed by a torculus CED which is actually a big major third. If you don't push it high enough you might miss the coming back to D at iniquo.
- Watch out the two major thirds on the last word me: BG and AF; especially the second one AF: during the first distropha AA visualise the F as major third then sing a simple Do-Re-Mi for FGA, and find the second distropha AA, same as before.
Tract. Saepe expugnaverunt
Ps. 128, 1-4. 		8 LU571

MV500
 GR153

GB742
E/F
* v1. Strange incipit going down to the bottom of the staff. Use the various lenghtenings to walk through step by step. For the intonation play three notes G, F and D.
- Watch out the B flat on the word expugnaverunt.
* v2. Like the Tract. Ad te levavi from 3rd Sunday of Lent you find again an episema on top of a torculus resupinus, here on the word dicat: no need to lengthen everything it would be fastidious; lengthen the first and second notes, come back to speed on the third and sing the fourth note as normal.
- Before starting the word saepe, visualise the major third FA in your head / ear.
- Walk carefully through the second expugnaverunt, there are a few neumes but only one note C on "ve".
- On the words a juventute mea it can be done by pausing and breathing after juventute and sing the rest in one breath.
- Now there is a big difficulty on mea: the coming of the B flat, and you don't expect it especially after the few B natural; fortunately you have a double A and a dotted G to prepare yourself for it. The end of the verse is a well-known pattern for a Tract in mode 8 .
* v3. First difficulty is the jump a fourth GC on potuerunt, anticipated by a podatus FG. Go light to reach top C.
- The syllable "sum" on the word dorsum starts on G, the same note as supra, one note to remember.
* v4. The same podatus FG + fourth GC can be heard on iniquitatem.
- The first syllable of concidet has many as seven notes, it is tempting to say the "ci" too early...
- Be very careful at the last neume, on peccatorum: unlike a classic mode 8 Tract ending it has this little hold on two notes C before releasing the finish... You don't want to trip at the last second.
Offert. Confitebor tibi... in toto
Ps. 110, 1.
Ps. 118, 17 et 107. 		1 LU573

MV502
 GR155

GB318
C/C♯
- Lots of up and down in this piece.
- Difficult descent AFD on toto, no need to rush, let your voice descend naturally. The same descent happens on retribue.
- In a similar way it happens on vivifica me and verbuum, down from top C.
- It might sound better if you sing vivam straight on from servo tuo, eventually without pausing at the half bar.
Offert. Confitebor tibi... in toto (verses)
Ps. 110, 1.
Ps. 118, 17 et 107.
Ps. 118, 1-2. 		1 OF44

GB15006

SOV10
C/C♯
Comm. Hoc corpus
1. Cor. 11, 24 et 25.
Ps. 115. 		8 LU573

MV504

MV182		 GR155

GB726

VPC74
MV2009
E/F
Very strange piece in mode 8; the tenor C does not appear until the second half, and when it appears it is just passing through without proper recitation. In the meantime you spent most of the time on four notes F, G, A, B, succession of tones, no semitone. The whole sentiment is probably related to the authority of the text:
This is My Body, which shall be given up for you: this is the cup of the new covenant in My Blood.
- The only semitone comes with E and a strange fourth down AE on pro vobis, like a reaching down to the people.
- Eventually the association of tenor C and final G happens at dicit Dominus and it is a relief. Says the Lord.
- Remember to pronounce quotiescumque as quo-tsi-escumque.
- The top notes CDEED emphasizes a solemn command: Do this as often as you receive it, in remembrance of Me.
- And we are back to the four notes FGAB for the end of the antiphon.
- You might experience a strange sensation when singing the psalm verses which is purely (solemn) psalm tone 8, after the antiphon which can barely be described as a mode 8.
- And of course no Gloria Patri at the end of the psalm verses.
Lauds AR408
1 Ant. Vide Domine afflictionem
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum
 8G LU--- AR408
AR10
2 Ant. In tribulatione invocavi
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat
 7c LU--- AR409
AR11
3 Ant. Judicasti Domine
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 4A* LU--- AR409
AR3
4 Ant. Popule meus
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		4A LU--- AR409
AR12
5 Ant. Numquid redditur
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		4A* LU--- AR409
AR5
Hymn. Lustra sex qui jam
 1 LU--- AR410
Ant. Dicebat Jesus
Cant. Benedictus
 3a LU1097
LU223		 AR412
AR10
Prime LU568 AR412
Ant. Ego daemonium
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 8c LU568
LU226		 AR412
AR16
Terce LU569 AR413
Hymn. Nunc Sancte nobis
 2 LU569 AR413
Ant. Ego gloriam
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 8c LU569
LU236		 AR414
AR27
Sext LU574 AR414
Ant. Amen amen dico vobis
Ps. 118vi. Defecit in salutare
Ps. 118vii. Quomodo dilexi
Ps. 118viii. Iniquos odio habui
 1f LU574
LU241		 AR414
AR33
None LU574 AR414
Ant. Tulerunt lapides
Ps. 118ix. Mirabilia testimonia
Ps. 118x. Clamavi in toto corde meo
Ps. 118xi. Principes persecuti sunt
 1g LU574
LU246		 AR414
AR40
Vespers AR415 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Hymn. Vexilla Regis
 1 LU575

MV504
 AR405

PBC152
F
Ant. Abraham pater vester
Cant. Magnificat
 2D LU577
LU208
MV506A
MV213		 AR415
AR52
Passion Week - Monday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU--- GR156
Intr. Miserere... conculcavit
Ps. 55, 2. 3.
Ps. 55, 9 et 13. 		3 LU--- GR156
GB138
VPC74
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Deus exaudi
Ps. 53, 4 et 3. 		8 LU--- GR156
GB621
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Domine convertere
Ps. 6, 5.
Ps. 6, 2. 		6 LU963

MV825
 GR322

GB848

OF84

SOV16
F
Same as 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Dominus virtutum
Ps. 23, 10.
Ps. 23, 1-7. 		3 LU--- GR157
GB81
VPC74
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Lauds LU1098 AR415
Ant. In die magno
Cant. Benedictus
 8G LU1098
LU223		 AR416
AR10
Vespers LU1098 AR416
Ant. Si quis sitit
Cant. Magnificat
 4A* LU1098
LU210		 AR416
AR52
Passion Week - Tuesday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR158
Intr. Exspecta Dominum
Ps. 26, 14. 1.
Ps. 26, 1, 2-3, 9-10, 13-14. 		7 LU--- GR158
GB60
VPC75
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Discerne causam
Ps. 42, 1 et 3. 		5 LU--- GR158
GB665
Offert. Sperent in te
Ps. 9, 11-12 et 13.
Ps. 9, 5, 6 et 9. 		3 LU983

MV846
 GR329

GB1328

OF85

SOV16
E/F
Same as 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Redime me
Ps. 24, 22.
Ps. 24, 1-3, 17-21. 		7 LU--- GR159
GB433
VPC75
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Lauds LU1098 AR417
Ant. Tempus meum
Cant. Benedictus
 4A* LU1098
LU223		 AR417
AR10
Vespers LU1099 AR417
Ant. Vos ascendite
Cant. Magnificat
 1D2 LU1099
LU210		 AR417
AR52
Passion Week - Wednesday
Introibo
LU--- GR159
Intr. Liberator meus
Ps. 17, 48-49. 2-3.
Ps. 17, 4 et 7. 		3 LU--- GR159
GB1054
VPC76
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Exaltabo te
Ps. 29, 2-4. 		3 LU--- GR160
GB277
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Eripe me... Deus
Ps. 58, 2. 		7 LU--- GR161
GB245
Offert. Eripe me... Deus (verses)
Ps. 58, 2. 		7 OF46
GB18157
Comm. Lavabo
Ps. 25, 6-7.
Ps. 25, 1-3, 8-9, 11. 		8 LU--- GR162
GB141
VPC76
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Passion Week - Thursday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR162
Intr. Omnia quae fecisti
Dan. 3, 31, 29 et 35.
Ps. 118, 1.
Ps. 118, 2 et 22. 		3 LU1063

MV940
 GR377

GB1056

VPC77
E/F
Same as 20th Sunday after Pentecost.
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Tollite hostias
Ps. 95, 8-9.
Ps. 28, 9. 		5 LU--- GR162
GB282
Offert. Super flumina
Ps. 136, 1.
Ps. 136, 2-4. 		1 LU1065

MV942
 GR379

GB812

OF119

SOV24
F/F♯
Same as 20th Sunday after Pentecost.
Comm. Memento verbi tui
Ps. 118, 49-50.
Ps. 118, 1-2, 25, 28, 41, 74, 76, 81-82, 114. 		4 LU1065

MV943
 GR379

GB696

VPC77
MV2021
F/F♯
Same as 20th Sunday after Pentecost.
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Passion Week - Friday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU--- GR163
Intr. Miserere... tribulor
Ps. 30, 10, 16 et 18. 2.
Ps. 30, 3 et 11. 		5 LU--- GR163
GB267
VPC77
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Pacifice loquebantur
Ps. 34, 20 et 22. 		5 LU--- GR164
GB819
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same as Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Benedictus es... et non tradas
Ps. 118, 12, 121 et 42. 		8 LU--- GR165
GB408
Partly similar melody but different mode as Offert. Benedictus es... in labiis from Quinquagesima. One is mode 3 and this one is mode 8, they share the same tenor C.
Comparison of the first two lines.
Offert. Benedictus es... et non tradas (verses)
Ps. 118, 12, 121 et 42. 		8 OF48
GB18158
Comm. Ne tradideris me
Ps. 26, 12.
Ps. 26, 1, 2-3, 9-10, 13-14. 		7 LU--- GR165
GB1158
VPC77
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Passion Week - Friday - Seven Dolours of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Introibo
LU1422
MV1120		 GR471 The feast of the Seven Dolours of the BVM is to be found in the sanctoral.
Passion Week - Saturday
Introibo
Daoudal
LU578 GR165
 Same mass as Passion Week - Friday, except the Tract is omitted.
Palm Sunday (2nd Sunday of the Passion), with procession of palms
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU579
MV507		 GR166 The current PDF of the Mass & Vespers book has a glitch on pages 514 and 516: they were regrouped on the same scanned page. Page 515 does not appear. These pages have been rescanned though.
Ant. Hosanna filio David
Matth. 21, 9. 		7 LU580

MV507
 GR166

GB817

GB2190
D/E♭
Takes place just before the blessing of palms.
Starts on a joyful 5th.
Resp. Collegerunt
 2 LU--- LB198
 GR---
GB8107
Pre-1955
Resp. In monte Oliveti
 8 LU--- LB199 GR---
GB8108
Pre-1955
1 Ant. Pueri Hebraeorum portantes
Ioann. 12; Marc. 11.
Ps. 23, 1-2 et 7-10. 		1f LU581

MV508
 GR167

GB1215
GB288
D/E♭
At the distribution of palms.
2 Ant. Pueri Hebraeorum vestimenta
Matth. 21, 8 et 9.
Ps. 46. 		1f LU582

MV510
 GR168

GB1155
GB435
D/E♭
At the distribution of palms.
- Similar melody but different anyway.
- Watch out the double A-G on the word prosternabant, do not rush this part.
Ant. Cum appropinquaret
 7 LU--- LB201
 GR---
GB8110
Pre-1955
Ant. Cum audisset populus
 5 LU--- LB203 GR---
GB8109
Pre-1955
Ant. Ante sex dies
 8 LU--- LB204
 GR---
GB8177
Pre-1955
1 Ant. Occurrunt turbae
 8 LU584

MV513
 GR170

GB247
F♯/G
At the procession of palms.
- On cum floribus don't forget to reach top D before coming back.
- The melody on the words digna dant obsequia is a bit tricky, especially to catch the minor third AC after the descending DCB; the A is just a tone lower than B...
- Do not pause at the quarter bar after Filium Dei.
2 Ant. Cum angelis (et pueris)
 7 LU585

MV514
 GR170

GB173
F♯/G
At the procession of palms.
Mode 7 = angelic, obviously.
- Watch out the episema on "to" in triumphatori, eventually lengthened.
3 Ant. Turba multa
Ioann. 12. 		4 LU585

MV514
 GR171

GB770
G/G♯
The tricky part is to catch the note E on 'quae', just one semitone below F at the end of 'multa'.
4 Ant. Coeperunt omnes
Luc. 19, 37 et 38. 		1 LU585

MV515
 GR171

GB901

GB2267
C/C♯
At the procession of palms.
This one is sung when the procession reaches the door.
- Another tsi on descendentium.
- No pause after viderant. Same after pax in terra.
Hymn. Gloria laus et honor
 1 LU586

MV515
 GR172

GB259
A/B♭
Hymn to Christ the King.
The refrain is repeated by all then the choir will sing the verses alternated by the refrain.
5 Ant. Omnes collaudant
Ps. 147. 		8G LU588
MV517		 GR174
GB532
GB273
D/E♭
5 Ant. Omnes collaudant (2)
Ps. 147. 		8G LU588

MV518
 GR174

GB1092
GB273
E/F
6 Ant. Fulgentibus palmis
 8 LU589

MV519
 GR175

GB1312
B/C
7 Ant. Ave Rex noster
 1 LU589

MV520
 GR176

GB1051
F/F♯
Resp. Ingrediente Domino
   / Cum ramis
   / Cumque audisset
   / Cum ramis
Ioann. 12. 		2 LU590

MV521
 GR177

GB606
F♯/G
Intr. Domine ne longe
Ps. 21, 20 et 22. 2.
Ps. 21, 2-3, 5, 7, 13, 17-18, 22-24, 28, 31. 		8 LU592

MV522
 GR178

GB1171

VPC77
B/C
- Notice the note C on ne longe, lower than the starting D.
- No pause between meam and aspice and think about going high enough on the top D; then sing a long "pi" on aspice.
- It might be a good idea to breathe after et a cornibus to count the notes on unicornuorum: 3-2-2-1 before the jump GC.
- No Gloria Patri after the verse.
Grad. Tenuisti manum
Ps. 72, 24 et 1-3. 		4 LU593

MV524

LB208
 GR179

GB49
C/C♯
Difficult piece, one of the few Graduale in mode 4.
Maybe it will be easier to sing the verse in psalm tone (see mixed version below).
- Here too count the notes on the tricky word voluntate: 4-1-1-3.
- Be very careful on the word me after assumpsisti: at first, pause at the quarter bar after the easy fourth GD and DEFG; second sing FGA like a Do-Re-Mi to come back to the same F followed by E, semitone, then F again, hold the note on the episema to jump a third FA + a semitone ABb, quickly followed by a minor third down BbG which is already tricky; and then we come to the difficult note: the A and be sure you are on A, it is lenghtened. Then you can take the ending, torculus GAG and clivis GE. Oof!
- Sorry for not analysing the verse... A bit difficult for me. We'll sing it in psalm tone.
Grad. Tenuisti manum
(mixed)
 4
4E		 LU593
MV524
LB208
LB[22]		 GR179
C/C♯
This is another way to do it: sing the antiphon in Gregorian melody and the (difficult) verse in psalm tone.
Grad. Tenuisti manum
(in psalm tone)
 4E LB[22]
A/B♭
This is the full psalm tone version, found in the Liber Brevior.
Tract. Deus Deus meus
Ps. 21, 2-9, 18, 19, 22, 24 et 32. 		2 LU594

MV525
 GR180

GB372
F♯/G
Tract. Deus Deus meus
(mixed)
 2
2D		 LU594 MV525
F♯/G
This is another way to do it: sing the first two and last two verses in Gregorian melody, the rest in psalm tone 2D. The second and penultimate verses are beautiful.
Tract. Deus Deus meus
(in psalm tone)
 2D LU597

MV529

LB[22]
 GR---
GB___
E/F
This is the full psalm tone version. It can be found in the Liber Usualis, Mass & Vespers and the Liber Brevior.
Passion of OLJC according to St Matthew
Matth. 26, 36-75; 27, 1-60. 		LU598
MV530		 GR---
Mass & Vespers says page 531 for the Simple Rite: « The schola may sing the words for which notes are given. » There is an article from Rorate Caeli in 2012: "Palm Sunday and Good Friday -- singing the Passion", quoting SanctaMissa.
Offert. Improperium
Ps. 68, 21-22.
Ps. 68. 2. 		8 LU602

MV541
 GR184

GB486

OF49

SOV10
D/E♭
- Careful at the word contristaretur starting with a double semitone BC.
- Walk slowly through the words in eam escam fel and notice the repetition of A-CBA.
- After that, et in siti starts after a major third down AF.
Comm. Pater si non potest
Matth. 26, 42.
Ps. 21, 2-3, 5, 7, 13, 17-18, 22-24, 28, 31.
Ps. 115. 		8 LU603

MV542
 GR184

GB650

VPC77
MV2009
A/B♭
Feel the anguish of Jesus Christ in this proper? Look at the descending neumes CCBBA and picture Jesus Christ kneeling down at the garden of Gethsemani and bowing to His Father, with the sins of the world on his shoulders.
- No breathing from si non potest to illum.
- Then make an unusual longer pause at the half bar before the Fiat voluntas tua «Thy will be done» to emphasize the acceptance of God's will.
- And of course no Gloria Patri at the end of the psalm.
Lauds AR421
1 Ant. Dominus Deus auxiliator
Ps. 50. Miserere mei Deus secundum
 2D LU--- AR421
AR10
2 Ant. Circumdantes circumdederunt
Ps. 117. Confitemini... dicat 		1a2 LU--- AR422
AR11
3 Ant. Judica causam
Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te
 8G LU--- AR422
AR3
4 Ant. Cum Angelis et pueris
Cant. II. Puer. Benedictus es Domine Deus patrum 		7c2 LU--- AR422
AR12
5 Ant. Confundantur qui me
Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis 		4A* LU--- AR422
AR5
Hymn. Lustra sex qui jam
 1 LU--- AR410
Ant. Turba multa
Cant. Benedictus
 4E LU585
LU223		 AR423
AR10
Prime LU579 AR423
Ant. Pueri Hebraeorum portantes
Ps. 53. Dominus regnavit
Ps. 118i. Beati Immaculati in via
Ps. 118ii. Retribue servo tuo
 1f LU579
LU226		 AR423
AR16
Terce LU579 AR424
Ant. Pueri Hebraeorum vestimenta
Ps. 118iii. Legem pone
Ps. 118iv. Memor esto verbi tui
Ps. 118v. Bonitatem fecisti
 1f LU579
LU236		 AR424
AR27
Vespers AR425 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday.
Ant. Scriptum est enim : Percutiam
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* LU605
LU212
MV543
MV217		 AR425
AR52
Monday in Holy Week
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU606 GR185
Intr. Judica Domine
Ps. 34, 1-2. 3.
Ps. 34, 4. 		4 LU606 GR185
GB226
VPC79
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Exsurge... et intende
Ps. 34, 23 et 3. 		3 LU607
 GR185

GB783
Tract. Domine non secundum
Ps. 102, 10.
Ps. 78, 8-9. 		2 LU527

MV459
 GR89

GB425
F♯/G
Same tract as in Ash Wednesday.
Offert. Eripe me... Domine
Ps. 142, 9-10. 		3
3B		 LU608
 GR186

GB411
Offert. Eripe me... Domine (verses)
Ps. 142, 9-10. 		3
3B		 OF51

GB18159
Comm. Erubescant et revereantur
Ps. 34, 26.
Ps. 34, 1-5. 		7 LU608 GR187
GB196
VPC79
Similar incipit but different mode as Comm. Erubescant et conturbentur from Friday in Ember Week of Lent.
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Tuesday in Holy Week
Introibo
Daoudal
LU610 GR187
Intr. Nos autem
Gal. 6, 14.
Ps. 66, 1.
Ps. 66, 2 et 3. 		4 LU667

MV545
GR201

GB374

VPC80
D/E
Same as Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass.
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Ego autem
Ps. 34 , 13 et 1-2. 		3 LU610 GR187
GB903
Offert. Custodi me
Ps. 139, 5. 		1 LU614
 GR189

GB1322
Offert. Custodi me (verses)
Ps. 139, 5. 		1 OF52

GB18162
Comm. Adversum me
Ps. 68, 13-14.
Ps. 68, 2-3, 16, 24, 31, 35. 		5 LU614 GR189
GB397
VPC80
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Wednesday in Holy Week
Introibo
/23
/21
/18
Daoudal /15
LU616 GR190
Intr. In nomine Domini
Phil. 2, 10, 8 et 11.
Ps. 101, 2.
Ps. 101, 3. 		3 LU616 GR190
GB236
VPC80
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Grad. Ne avertas
Ps. 68, 18 et 2-3. 		2A LU617
 GR190

GB1239
Tract. Domine exaudi
Ps. 101, 2-5 et 14. 		2 LU619
 GR191

GB824
Offert. Domine exaudi
Ps. 101, 2-3. 		3 LU623 GR194
GB867
Comm. Potum meum
Ps. 101, 10, 1 et 14.
Ps. 101, 2-3, 5, 18. 		2 LU624
 GR194

GB588

VPC81
No Gloria Patri at the end.
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae
Check Holy Week or Tenebrae.
Mass of the Holy Oils
LU661 GR196
Intr. Facies unctionis
Ps. 88, 3-4. 		2 LU661 GR196
GB1131
VPC81
- No Gloria Patri after the verse.
Grad. In Deo confisum est
 5 LU662 GR197
GB1251
Offert. Diligis justitiam
 8 LU663 GR198
GB520
Comm. Praedicabant Apostoli
 1 LU664 GR198
GB257
Cant. O Redemptor
 2 LU665
 GR199

GB8754
F♯/G
Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU667
MV544		 GR201
Intr. Nos autem
Gal. 6, 14.
Ps. 66, 1.
Ps. 66, 2 et 3. 		4 LU667

MV545
 GR201

GB374
D/E
- No Gloria Patri after the verse.
Grad. Christus factus est
Philipp. 2, 8-9. 		5 LU669

MV548
 GR202

GB873
D/E♭
This piece is also sung at the end of Lauds during Tenebrae.
Grad. Christus factus est - chant abrégé 5
Offert. Dextera Domini
Ps. 117, 16 et 17.
Ps. 117, 5 et 7. 		2A LU677

MV558
 GR209

GB47

SOV11
C♯/D
Also sung on 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.
Offert. Dextera Domini (verses)
Ps. 117, 16 et 17.
Ps. 117, 5-6, 13-14. 		2A OF25

GB14203
C♯/D
Also sung on 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.
Comm. Dominus Jesus
Ioann. 13, 12, 13 et 15.
Ps. 22. Ps. 71. Ps. 103. Ps. 150. 		2 LU679

MV560
 GR210

GB140

MV2009
A/B♭
Good Friday Tenebrae
Daoudal
Check Holy Week or Tenebrae.
Good Friday afternoon liturgy
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU720
MV570		 GR219
Resp. Domine audivi
Habacuc 3. 		2 LU721

MV573
 GR219

GB602
F♯/G
Resp. Domine audivi
(in psalm tone)
 2D LU723

MV575

LB[24]
 GB___
E/F
Resp. Eripe me Domine
Ps. 139, 2-10 et 14. 		2 LU725

MV577
 GR221

GB22
F♯/G
Resp. Eripe me Domine
(in psalm tone)
 2D LU727

MV581

LB[24]
 GB___
E/F
Passion of OLJC according to St John
Ioann. 18, 1-40; 19, 1-42. 		LU728
MV582		 GR---
Mass & Vespers says page 582 for the Solemn Rite: « The schola may sing the words for which notes are given. » There is an article from Rorate Caeli in 2012: "Palm Sunday and Good Friday -- singing the Passion", quoting SanctaMissa.
Ant. Ecce lignum Crucis
R. Venite adoremus
 6 LU735

MV597
 GR224

GB2087
E, F♯, G♯
Sung 3 times.
Improperia I
V. Popule meum
Hagios o Theos
 1 LU737

MV598
 GR225

GB2847…
C
The Reproaches, part I.
Improperia II
V. Ego propter
 LU739

MV601
 GR228

GB8749
The Reproaches, part II.
Improperia III
Ant. Crucem tuam
 4 LU741

MV603
 GR231

GB428
The Reproaches, part III.
Improperia IV
Ant. Crux fidelis
Hymn. Pange lingua
 1 LU742

MV604
 GR232

GB1128
GB2209
The Reproaches, part IV.
Improperia IV
Ant. Crux fidelis
Hymn. Pange lingua
(textus antiquus) 		1 GR236
GB1128
GB463
The Reproaches, part IV.
Textus antiquus ejusdem hymni.
1 Ant. Adoramus te (Christe)
 1 LU746

MV609
 GR239A

GB1238
C/C♯
2 Ant. Per lignum
 8 LU746

MV610
 GR239A

GB940
E/F
3 Ant. Salvator mundi
 7 LU747

MV610
 GR239A

GB1335
C/C♯
Ps. 21. Deus Deus meus
 F LU749
MV613		 GR239B
GB447
A/B♭
Holy Saturday Tenebrae
Check Holy Week or Tenebrae.
Holy Saturday Paschal Vigil
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU776H
MV624		 GR239D
Cant. Cantemus Domino
Ex. 15, 1 et 2. 		8 LU776R

MV639
 GR239D

GB2060
E/F
Cant. Vinea facta est
Isaiae 5, 1 et 2. 		8 LU776S

MV639B
 GR239E

GB2075
E/F
Same melody as the previous canticle.
Cant. Attende caelum
Deut. 32, 1-4. 		8 LU776U

MV639E
 GR239F

GB2086
E/F
Litany (1)
 C LU776V
MV639G		 GR239G
GB457
A/B♭
Cant. Sicut cervus
Ps. 41, 2-4. 		8 LU776BB

MV639O
 GR239I

GB943
E/F
Litany (2)
 C LU776EE
MV639R		 GR239J
GB___
A/B♭
Holy Saturday Paschal Mass
Introibo
Baron
LU776HH
MV639U		 GR239L
All. Alleluia
 8 LU776II
MV639V		 GR239L
GB507
B, C♯, E♭
Sung 3 times by the celebrant, each time at a higher pitch. The choir repeats it each time, same key.
V. Confitemini Domino
Ps. 117, 1. 		8 LU776II

MV639V
 GR239L

GB507
F♯
It would make sense to start this versicle on the same pitch as where the 3rd Alleluia ended.
Ps. Laudate (Dominum)
Ps. 116, 1-2. 		8 LU776II

MV639V
 GR239L

GB1247
F♯
Lauds LU776KK
MV639Z		 GR239M
Ant. Alleluia
Ps. 150 Laudate Dominum in sanctis
 6F LU776KK
MV639Z
 GR239M
GB2308
Ant. Et valde mane
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8G LU776KK

MV639AA
 GR239N

GB1358
Easter Sunday
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU777
MV640		 GR240
Intr. Resurrexi
Ps. 138, 18 et 5-6, 1-2.
Ps. 138, 3 et 14. 		4 LU777

MV640
 GR240

GB1043

VPC83
D/E♭
Grad. Haec dies
V. Confitemini
Ps. 117, 24 et 1. 		2A LU778

MV641
 GR241

GB1075
E/F
- Careful at Domino, it does no go the same way as exsultemus.
- At the end of the first quoniam there is a 4th, from D to G, make sure you go high enough to reach that G. Fortunately the D is doubled, leave time to prepare the jump to the top G, which is doubled as well.
- The second quoniam follows the same pattern as exsultemus.
- This gradual will be repeated/sung (with various verses) every day of the Easter Week, except Saturday.
All. Pascha nostrum
1. Cor 5,7. 		7 LU779

MV642
 GR242

GB761
C/C♯
- Careful to the Alleluia at the beginning: GGGAC-AD-BD-DD.
- Lovely 5th in both ways GD and DG.
- Similar pattern repeated after the second half-bar: D.-EDEDED-B.-CDCDC-AA.
- Major F chord FAC starting with a profound doubled F.
- Lyric Immola with the double 4th D to top G which mimics the one in the Graduale.
- Do not repeat Alleluia at the end as it is sung at the end of the sequence Victimae paschali laudes.
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
- Sing Alleluia at the end.
- This sequence is repeated/sung every day of Easter Week, from Monday to Saturday.
Offert. Terra tremuit
Ps. 75, 9-10.
Ps. 75, 2. 		4 LU781

MV644
 GR243

GB725
D/E♭
- On this one, join the terra and tremuit, roll the "r" of both words and sing strong the word tremuit: the earth has trembled.
- Then sing et quievit light and calm: then the earth was still.
- Watch out the B natural on 'o' in 'judicio', it is not a B flat. The B flat comes later on 'alleluia'.
- Enjoy the Alleluia and the double minor D chord: DFA-G-DFA-G.
Offert. Terra tremuit (verses)
Ps. 75, 9-10.
Ps. 75, 2. 		4 OF55

GB15229

SOV11
D/E♭
Comm. Pascha nostrum
1. Cor. 5, 7-8.
Ps. 117, 1-2, 5, 8, 10-11, 13-17, 21-26. 		6 LU781

MV645
 GR243

GB952

VPC83
MV2009
F/F♯
- Careful on the neums of the word azymis: GAGA-AGA-GFG.
- In the end sing the triple Alleluia with joy.
- Before going back to the antiphon, sing the last Amen using the second formula G-F-GAG, so that you hear both notes F and A for the difficult major third FA on Pascha.
Matins The invitatory and responsories for the Easter Week are taken from the 1895 Liber Responsorialis.
Invit. Surrexit Dominus
Ps. 94. Venite exsultemus Domino 		6 LR82
LR21
GB14116
GB10035
1 Ant. Ego sum qui sum
Ps. 1. Beatus vir... in lege
Ex. 3, 14. Ps. 1, 2. 		2D LR83
Ps.1
GB10036
Ego sum qui sum, * et consílium meum non est cum ímpiis, sed in lege Dómini volúntas mea est, allelúia.
2 Ant. Postulavi Patrem meum
Ps. 2. Quare fremuerunt
Ps. 2, 8. 		1f LR---
Ps.2
GB10037
Postulávi Pátrem meum, * allelúia: dedit mihi Gentes, allelúia, in hæreditátem, allelúia.
3 Ant. Ego dormivi
Ps. 3. Domine, quid multiplicati sunt
Ps. 3, 5. 		LR---
Ps.3
Ego dormívi, * et somnum cepi: et exsurréxi, quóniam Dóminus suscépit me, allelúia, allelúia.
1 Resp. Angelus Domini descendit
 3 LR83
2 Resp. Cum transisset
 4 LR84
LR50
Missing is the inclusion of a Gloria Patri followed by the repetition of Ut venientes.
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 4 is on page LR50.
Vespers AR446 Vespers will be the same for the all Easter Week except the Magnificat antiphon.
1 Ant. Angelus autem Domini
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
 8G LU782
LU133

MV646
MV151
 AR443
AR44

GB1952
Ps.109
2 Ant. Et ecce terraemotus
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio
 7c LU782
LU139

MV646
MV157
 AR443
AR45

GB2038
Ps.110
3 Ant. Erat autem aspectus
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
 8c LU782
LU147

MV647
MV165
 AR444
AR46

GB2344
Ps.111
4 Ant. Prae timore autem
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 7a LU782
LU254
MV647
MV115		 AR444
AR46
GB2959
Ps.112
5 Ant. Respondens autem Angelus
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel
 8G LU783
LU159
MV648
MV177		 AR444
AR47
GB2171
Ps.113
Ant. Haec dies
Ps. 117, 24. 		2 LU783
MV648		 AR445
GB2230
Chapter, Hymn and Versicle are omitted and this Antiphon is sung instead.
Same melody as Grad. Haec dies.
Ant. Et respicientes
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 3a LU783
LU214

MV649
MV220
 AR446
AR52

GB2732
Compline LU784
MV650		 AR447
Ant. Alleluia
Cant. Nunc dimittis
 8 LU784
MV650		 AR447
GB4499
Easter Monday
Introibo
/22
/21
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU785
MV651		 GR244
AR448
Intr. Introduxit vos
Exodi 13, 5 et 9.
Ps. 104, 1.
Ps. 104, 2-3. 		8 LU785

MV651
 GR244

GB1315

VPC87
B/C
Grad. Haec dies
V. Dicat nunc
Ps. 117, 24 et 2. 		2A LU786

MV652
 GR245

GB1150
E/F
Same antiphon as Easter Sunday, different verse.
- The whole antiphon « Haec dies... laetemur in ea » is to be found page LU778 or GR241.
All. Angelus... descendit
Matth. 28, 2. 		8 LU786

MV653
 GR245

GB377
E/G
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
Same Sequence as Easter Sunday.
Offert. Angelus Domini
Matth. 28, 2, 5 et 6.
Matth. 28, 7. 		8 LU787

MV683

 GR246

GB789

OF57

SOV12
D/E♭
Same as Low Sunday (MV).
Comm. Surrexit Dominus
Luc. 24, 34.
Ps. 117, 1-2, 5, 8, 10-11, 13-17, 21-26. 		6C LU788

MV655
 GR246

GB121

VPC87
D/E♭
Matins
1 Resp. Maria Magdalene
 8 LR85
2 Resp. Surrexit Pastor
 1 LR86
LR50
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 1 is on page LR50.
Lauds
Ant. Jesus junxit se
Cant. Benedictus
 8G AR448
AR10
GB11971
Bene.
Ant. Jesus junxit se (monastic)
Cant. Benedictus
 8G AM460
Monastic version.
Easter Tuesday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU789
MV656		 GR247
Intr. Aqua sapientiae
Eccli. 15, 3 et 4.
Ps. 104, 1.
Ps. 104, 3 et 4. 		7 LU789

MV656
 GR247

GB1135

VPC87
Grad. Haec dies
V. Dicant nunc
Ps. 117, 24.
Ps. 106, 2. 		2A LU790
MV657		 GR247
GB1188
E/F
Same antiphon as Easter Sunday, different verse.
- The whole antiphon « Haec dies... laetemur in ea » is to be found page LU778 or GR241.
All. Surrexit Dominus de sepulcro
 1 LU790

MV658
 GR248

GB438
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
Same Sequence as Easter Sunday.
Offert. Intonuit de caelo
Ps. 17, 14 et 16. 		4 LU791

MV659
 GR249

GB869

OF58
D
Dom Johner's comments are taken from Whit Monday.
Comm. Si consurrexistis
Coloss. 3, 1-2.
Ps. 104, 1-5, 43-45. 		7 LU791

MV660
 GR249

GB243

VPC87
Matins
1 Resp. Virtute magna
 3 LR87
2 Resp. De ore prudentis
 8 LR88
LR51
Missing is the inclusion of a Gloria Patri followed by the repetition of Favus distillans.
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 8 is on page LR51.
Wednesday in Easter Week
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU792
MV661		 GR250
Intr. Venite benedicti
Matth. 25, 34.
Ps. 95, 1.
Ps. 95, 2-3. 		7 LU792
MV661		 GR250
GB997
VPC88
Grad. Haec dies
V. Dextera
Ps. 117, 24 et 16. 		2A LU793
MV662		 GR250
GB416
E/F
Same antiphon as Easter Sunday, different verse.
All. Surrexit Dominus vere
Luc. 24, 34. 		8 LU794
MV663		 GR251
GB1217
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
Same Sequence as Easter Sunday.
Offert. Portas caeli
Ps. 77, 23-25. 		8 LU795
MV664		 GR251
GB1361
OF60
Comm. Christus resurgens
Rom. 6, 9.
Ps. 95, 1-4, 7-9. 		8 LU795

MV665
 GR252

GB593

VPC88
Matins
1 Resp. Ecce vicit
 7 LR89
2 Resp. Ego sum vitis vera
 5 LR89
LR51
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 5 is on page LR51.
Thursday in Easter Week
Introibo
/ 3
/ 2
Daoudal
LU796
MV665		 GR252
Intr. Victricem manum
Sap. 10, 20-21.
Ps. 97, 1.
Ps. 97, 2-7. 		8 LU796

MV665
 GR252

GB1332

VPC89
Grad. Haec dies
V. Lapidem
Ps. 117, 24 et 22-23. 		2A LU797
MV668		 GR253
GB975
E/F
Same antiphon as Easter Sunday, different verse.
All. Surrexit Christus qui
 2 LU798

MV668
 GR254

GB215
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
Same Sequence as Easter Sunday.
Offert. In die solemnitatis
Exodi 13, 5. 		1 LU798

MV669
 GR254

GB1129

OF61
Comm. Populus acquisitionis
1. Petri 2, 9.
Ps. 104, 1-5, 43-45. 		7 LU799

MV670
 GR255

GB1219

VPC89
Matins
1 Resp. Tulerunt
 8 LR90
2 Resp. Congratulamini. V. Recedentibus
 3 LR91
LR50
Missing is the inclusion of a Gloria Patri followed by the repetition of Et dum flerem.
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 3 is on page LR50.
Friday in Easter Week
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
LU800
MV671		 GR255
Intr. Eduxit eos
Ps. 77, 53 et 1.
Ps. 77, 2-3. 		4 LU800

MV671
 GR255

GB758

VPC89
Grad. Haec dies
V. Benedictus
Ps. 117, 24 et 26-27. 		2A LU801
MV673		 GR256
GB1305
E/F
Same antiphon as Easter Sunday, different verse.
All. Dicite in gentibus
Ps. 95, 10. 		8 LU801

MV673
 GR256

GB627
Also sung at the Finding of the Holy Cross.
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
Same Sequence as Easter Sunday.
Offert. Erit vobis
Exodi 12, 14. 		6 LU802

MV674
 GR257

GB151

OF63
Comm. Data est mihi
Matth. 28, 18-19.
Ps. 77, 1, 3, 4, 23-25, 27-28. 		1 LU803

MV674
 GR258

GB1260

VPC89
Matins
1 Resp. Surgens Jesus
 7 LR92
2 Resp. Expurgate vetus fermentum
 1 LR93
LR50
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 1 is on page LR50.
Saturday in Easter Week (Sabbato in Albis)
Introibo
/ 3
/ 2
Daoudal
LU804
MV675		 GR258
Intr. Eduxit Dominus
Ps. 104, 43 et 1.
Ps. 104, 2-5, 43-45. 		7 LU804

MV675
 GR258

GB974

VPC90
All. Haec dies
Ps. 117, 24. 		8 LU805

MV677
 GR259

GB568
Worth noticing: the gradual Haec dies all along Easter Week was replaced by this Alleluia Haec dies, with the same words.
All. Laudate pueri
Ps. 112, 1. 		4 LU805

MV678
 GR260

GB661
Same Alleluia as Holy Innocents.
Seq. Victimae paschali
 1 LU780

MV642
 GR242

GB1086
D/E
Same Sequence as Easter Sunday.
Offert. Benedictus qui venit
Ps. 117, 26-27. 		8 LU806

MV679
 GR260

GB941

OF64
Comm. Omnes qui in Christo
Gal. 3, 27.
Ps. 104, 1-5, 43-45. 		2 LU807

MV680
 GR261

GB1293

VPC90
Matins
1 Resp. Christus resurgens
 LR---
R. Christus resúrgens ex mórtuis, iam non móritur, mors illi ultra non dominábitur: quod enim mórtuus est peccáto, mórtuus est semel: * Quod autem vivit, vivit Deo, allelúia, allelúia.
V. Mórtuus est semel propter delícta nostra, et resurréxit propter iustificatiónem nostram.
R. Quod autem vivit, vivit Deo, allelúia, allelúia.
No melody available.
2 Resp. Isti sunt agni
 7 LR169
LR51
The melody is from the Common of Apostles and Martyrs.
Missing is the inclusion of a Gloria Patri followed by the repetition of Repleti sunt clarite.
The tone for the Gloria Patri in mode 7 is on page LR51.
Vespers LU807 AR452 Antiphons and psalms of the Saturday during Paschal Time.
1st Sunday after Easter - Low Sunday / Quasimodo / Dominica in Albis
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU808
MV680		 GR261
Intr. Quasi modo
1. Petri 2, 2.
Ps. 80, 2.
Ps. 80, 3 et 11. 		6 LU809

MV680
 GR261

GB25

VPC90
C/C♯
- Start the C note on low pitch C and come back to it at the end of infantes.
- Try to sing the triple Alleluia in one breath.
- The saecula saeculorum ends on G; go down a fifth to come back to C for the antiphon or memorize the C.
All. In die resurrectionis
Matth. 28, 7. 		7 LU809

MV681
 GR262

GB1042
D/E♭
The cantor sings the Alleluia up to the star and the choir repeats it, but no repetition in the end as a second Alleluia is coming. Check CC Watershed.
All. Post dies octo
Ioann. 20, 26. 		7 LU810

MV682
 GR262

GB275
D/E♭
- Same mode for both Alleluia. Easy transition: start this Alleluia on the same pitch where the previous one ended.
- The Alleluia (up to the star) is sung by the cantor and the choir does not repeat it but goes forward; only will the Alleluia be repeated in the end.
- Enjoy the melismas.
Offert. Angelus Domini
Matth. 28, 2, 5 et 6.
Matth. 28, 7. 		8
LU787

MV683

 GR246

GB789

OF57

SOV12
D/E♭
Same as Easter Monday (LU, GR).
Comm. Mitte manum... Alleluia
Ioann. 20, 27.
Ps. 117, 1-2, 5, 8, 10-11, 13-17, 21-26. 		6 LU811

MV684
 GR263

GB953

VPC91
MV2011
F/F♯
- Mode 6, devout, the Lord is talking.
- Here the tenor as well as the final are both F but notice the G on clavorum, up a tone to emphasize the word "nails". How about a brief moment of contemplation?
- Then the severe admonition noli esse incredulus, sed fidelis (be unbeliever no more, but faithful) slowly ending towards the grave bottom C, out of the staff, maybe reminding us that if one does not believe one knows where one will end... Personally I roll the "r" of incredulus for little dramatization.
- Finally enjoy the beautiful jubilus on the final two Alleluia, echo to the first Alleluia, closing the hymn on F where it began, Alpha and Omega.
Vespers LU812
MV473		 AR463 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday during Paschal Time.
Hymn. Ad regias Agni dapes
Pasch. 		8 LU812

MV685
 AR453

GB2932
F
Sung during Paschal time, from Low Sunday.
Ant. Post dies octo
Cant. Magnificat
Jn. 20, 26. 		8c LU815
LU212

MV687
MV217
 AR463
AR52

GB1930
2nd Easter Week - Monday
Daoudal
Vespers AR464
Ant. Pax vobis ego sum
Cant. Magnificat
 6F AR464
AR52
GB12387
2nd Easter Week - Tuesday
Vespers AR465
Ant. Mitte manum tuam
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* AR465
AR52
GB12184
2nd Easter Week - Wednesday
Vespers AR466
Ant. Quia vidisti me
Cant. Magnificat
 8G AR466
AR52
GB12695
Also sung at Vespers of the feast of St Thomas.
2nd Easter Week - Thursday
Vespers AR466
Ant. Misi digitum meum
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* AR466
AR52
GB12460
2nd Easter Week - Friday
Vespers AR467
Ant. Post dies octo
Cant. Magnificat
Jn. 20, 26. 		8c LU815
LU212

MV687
MV217
 AR463
AR52

GB1930
Same as Low Sunday.
2nd Easter Week - Saturday before the 2nd Sunday after Easter
Vespers LU816 AR467
Ant. Ego sum pastor ovium
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* LU816
LU212
 AR467
AR52

GB1833
Psalm tone is 8G* but the ending "Euouae" is 8G.
2nd Sunday after Easter
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU816
MV688		 GR263
Intr. Misericordia Domini
Ps. 32, 5-6, 1.
Ps. 32, 2-3. 		4 LU816

MV688
 GR263

GB135

VPC91
D/E♭
All. Cognoverunt
Luc. 24, 35. 		3 LU817

MV688
 GR264

GB912
C♯/D
All. Ego sum pastor
Ioann. 10, 14. 		1 LU818

MV689
 GR264

GB1220
D/E♭
Offert. Deus Deus meus
Ps. 62, 2 et 5.
Ps. 62, 2 et 3. 		2 LU818

MV690
 GR265

GB924

OF66

SOV12
E/F
Comm. Ego sum pastor
Ioann. 10, 14.
Ps. 22. 		2 LU819

MV691
 GR265

GB95

VPC91
MV2012
G♯/A
3rd Easter Week - Monday
3rd Easter Week - Tuesday
3rd Easter Week - Wednesday
3rd Easter Week - Thursday
3rd Easter Week - Friday
3rd Easter Week - Saturday before the 3rd Sunday after Easter
LU820 GR---
3rd Sunday after Easter
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU821
MV705		 GR265
Intr. Jubilate Deo
Ps. 65, 1-2 et 3.
Ps. 65, 8-9. 		8 LU821

MV705
 GR265

GB536

VPC92
E/G
- Start the Jubilate very lightly. As soon as the cantor has finished the choir joins quickly on the omnis terra.
- Expand the "o" of omnis to express the whooole world.
- On the word nomini, syllable "mi": careful to descend a minor third CA, it is tempting to go a fourth CG. Same applies on "ri" of gloriam.
- Enjoy the 3 final Alleluia, possibly in one breath, it's doable. Well enjoy all of them, it's beautiful mode 8; there are 5 Alleluia in total in this proper, which is unusual.

- This 3rd Sunday after Easter Jubilate
echoes to the 3rd Sunday of Advent Gaudete
and the 4th Sunday of Lent Laetare.
All. Redemptionem
Ps. 110, 9. 		2 LU822

MV706
 GR266

GB1341
E/F
- Little difficulty on the word Dominus: after the ascension to tritone FGA on misit it wanders with a few semitonesque EFG on "Do", but ends on a classic DF on "mi" and it is tempting to finish "nus" lower than D.
All. Oportebat
Luc. 24, 46. 		4 LU822

MV707
 GR267

GB446
G♯/A
To my knowledge: the only piece in mode 4 with a F clef. It's a mode 4 because the various parts end on E but it is structured like a mode 2 with an F clef, like the previous Alleluia.
Offert. Lauda anima mea
Ps. 145, 2.
Ps. 145, 7. 		4 LU823

MV708
 GR267

GB668

OF67

SOV13
C/C♯
Not particularly difficult, just don't rush it and emphasize the episemed and dotted notes.
- Remember the semitone EF, typical of mode 4, it appears so many times here.
- The word "mea" of vita mea has a difficulty: after the starting GE it comes back to G so memorize the G to come back to it.
- No melody break after psallam Deo, go straight to meo.
Comm. Modicum
Ioann. 16, 16.
Ps. 65, 1-2, 4-6, 8-9, 16, 20. 		8 LU824

MV709
 GR268

GB813

VPC92
MV2012
D/F
- Enjoy the 2nd and 3rd beautiful Alleluia, the penultimate as an echo to the first Alleluia of this proper. But the 1st Alleluia is a bit different as it goes up GAFAC when the 2nd Alleluia goes down GFAC (with an episemed G) so be careful not to sing them the same way.
     
- Tricky path on the second modicum: CAC then ABAG.
Vespers LU824
MV709		 AR474 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday during Paschal Time.
Hymn. Ad regias Agni dapes
Pasch. 		8 LU812

MV685
 AR453

GB2932
F
Sung during Paschal time, from Low Sunday.
Ant. Amen amen dico vobis quia plorabitis
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU825
LU212
MV710
MV217		 AR474
AR52
GB12944
4th Easter Week - Monday
Lauds AR475
Ant. Et incipiens a Moyse
Cant. Benedictus
 1g AR475
AR10
GB12489
Vespers AR475
Ant. Tristitia vestra vertetur
Cant. Magnificat
 8G AR475
AR52
GB12301
Three consecutive days where the Magnificat antiphon starts with "Tristitia".
4th Easter Week - Tuesday
Lauds AR476
Ant. Et coegerunt illum
Cant. Benedictus
 2D AR476
AR10
Vespers AR476
Ant. Tristitia implevit cor
Cant. Magnificat
 8G AR476
AR52
GB12906
4th Easter Week - Wednesday
Lauds AR476
Ant. Mane nobiscum
Cant. Benedictus
 7a AR476
AR10
Vespers AR477
Ant. Tristitia vestra alleluia
Cant. Magnificat
 6F AR477
AR52
GB12164
4th Easter Week - Thursday
Lauds AR477
Ant. Et intravit cum illis
Cant. Benedictus
 3a AR477
AR10
Vespers AR477
Ant. Amen amen dico vobis iterum
Cant. Magnificat
 1f AR477
AR52
4th Easter Week - Friday
Lauds AR478
Ant. Cognoverunt Dominum
Cant. Benedictus
 6F AR478
AR10
4th Easter Week - Saturday before the 4th Sunday after Easter
Vespers LU825 AR478
Ant. Vado ad eum... et nemo
Cant. Magnificat
 1a3 LU825
LU207		 AR478
AR52
GB2452
4th Sunday after Easter
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU826
MV710		 GR268
Intr. Cantate Domino
Ps. 97, 1 et 2, 1.
Ps. 97, 2 et 4. 		6 LU826

MV710
 GR268

GB42

VPC93
D/F
« Sing a new song unto the Lord. »
- Take a good breath after gentium so to sing the whole revelavit justitiam suam in one breath.
- Tricky part: the 3rd Alleluia where it goes down a fourth BbF then a minor third FD.
- The two Alleluia in the end can be sung in one breath.
All. Dextera Dei
Ps. 117, 16. 		4 LU827

MV712
 GR269

GB159
D/E♭
- Notice the long quilisma EGA on the jubilus of the Alleluia.
- Also the 5th down AD at the end of this jubilus.
- Watch out the 4th down AE at Dei.
All. Christus resurgens
Rom. 6, 9. 		1 LU827

MV712
 GR269

GB1348
D/E♭
Similar melody to All. Potestas ejus at Christ the King.
- Good breath at the beginning: it is a long incipit.
- Watch out the minor 3rd down GE at the end of Alleluia. (This interval will be found again at the end of the verse)
- Make a clear sound "s" at the end of Christus so to bring a smooth transition to resurgens.
- Then slight pause after resurgens to sing the whole ex mortuis in one breath.
- Articulate the "m" and "n" at the end of jam and non, it helps flowing through jam non moritur.
- Also don't forget the "s" at the end of mors.
Offert. Jubilate Deo universa
Ps. 65, 1-2 et 16.
Ps. 65, 13 et 14. 		1 LU486

MV411
 GR69

GB937

OF69

SOV13
B♭/C
Same as 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.
Another Jubilate Deo following the one from last week introit.
Comm. Dum venerit Paraclitus
Ioann. 16, 8.
Ps. 97, 1, 2-7. 		8 LU828

MV714
 GR270

GB39

VPC93
MV2013
F♯/G
This one is tricky. It's a mode 8 so should be straight forward but there is this B coming back a few times, not to mention the B flat at the beginning which is not repeated after the star *. It's not easy to catch this B. So for this one you might want your organist to accompany on the organ.
- The word peccato goes GA then a porrectus CAB and it is tempting to sing it CBA instead, lower than it is.
- The first word et goes a minor third down GE with a liquescent and it is not easy to pitch this note E; don't bother too much as the melody comes back to G on the word de.
- Dom Johner mentions the similarity of text with the Magnificat Antiphon on Tuesday coming after the 4th Sunday after Easter: comparison.
Vespers LU829
MV714		 AR480 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday during Paschal Time.
Hymn. Ad regias Agni dapes
Pasch. 		8 LU812

MV685
 AR453

GB2932
F
Sung during Paschal time, from Low Sunday.
Ant. Vado ad eum... seq quia
Cant. Magnificat
 2D LU829
LU208
MV715
MV213		 AR480
AR52
GB2168
5th Easter Week - Monday
Lauds AR480
Ant. Nonne cor nostrum
Cant. Benedictus
 1D AR480
AR10
GB12228
Vespers AR480
Ant. Ego veritatem dico
Cant. Magnificat
 7a AR480
AR52
GB13019
5th Easter Week - Tuesday
Lauds AR481
Ant. Pax vobis ego sum
Cant. Benedictus
 6F AR481
AR10
Same as Easter Monday.
Vespers AR481
Ant. Cum venerit Paraclitus Spiritus
Cant. Magnificat
 8G AR481
AR52
GB12179
5th Easter Week - Wednesday
Lauds AR481
Ant. Spiritus carnem et ossa
Cant. Benedictus
 8G* AR481
AR10
GB12486
Vespers AR482
Ant. Adhuc multa habeo
Cant. Magnificat
 5a AR482
AR52
GB12267
5th Easter Week - Thursday
5th Easter Week - Friday
5th Easter Week - Saturday before the 5th Sunday after Easter
LU829 GR---
5th Sunday after Easter
Introibo
/24
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU830
MV715		 GR270
Intr. Vocem jucunditatis
Is. 48, 20.
Ps. 65, 1-2.
Ps. 65, 4-5. 		3 LU830

MV715
 GR270

GB585

VPC94
C♯/D
- Watch out the first alleluia: starts on a semitone interval EF then D and back to F.
- Do not confuse the words ad extremum with the well-known ad dexteram (Patris).
- Avoid breathing at the quarter bar between Dominus and populum.
- You might breathe between the last two alleluia.
All. Surrexit Christus et illuxit
 1 LU831

MV717
 GR271

GB633
C/C♯
- During the Alleluia jubilus: make a smooth transition a fifth up DA after the 4-notes climacus GFED. Then regroup at the last dotted D and visualize the 3 notes CEG. These two indications also apply to the word suo at the end of the verse.
- The beginning of the verse is a bit tricky with this semitone interval EF, it happens at surrexit: EFGGF coming from C.
- Little difficulty: to pitch correctly the major third GB (podatus) on redemit.
All. Exivi a Patre
Ioann. 16, 28. 		7 LU831

MV717
 GR272

GB1040
G/G♯
Lovely start with a fourth DA. It is interesting to see the whole piece pretty much stays on top of the staff, eventually comes back to bottom G, mode 7 final, for an impressive effect.
The succession of these climacus makes it sound good: 42 climacus in total, including the repetition of the Alleluia, better sing them legato, alright?
Offert. Benedicite gentes
Ps. 65, 8-9 et 20.
Ps. 65, 1 et 2. 		2 LU832

MV719
 GR272

GB860

OF71

SOV14
C♯/D
- After the incipit which has its own flavour A/C/D/E at the bottom of the staff, be ready for the major chord CEG with a different flavour on Dominum.
- As a lot of propers in mode 2 with F clef it turns around two notes D and F, especially this typical sounding recitating note F.
- Interesting sound on the torculus EFE at the end of vitam; E is not the mode 2 final but the melody is briefly suspended before going further.
- The words et non dedit commoveri are built on a double similar pattern, it should reflect when you sing it.
- If possible do not pause at the quarter bar between amovit and deprecationem and also between misericordiam and suam.
- At the word suam it might be good to slightly lengthen the ictus note F to prepare reaching the top A.
Comm. Cantate Domino
Ps. 95, 2.
Ps. 95, 1, 3-4, 8-10, 13. 		2A LU833

MV720
 GR273

GB579

VPC94
MV2013
F♯/G
- No pause and no lengthening between benedicite and nomen.
- At the word salutare there is the only excursion down to F, which might sound strange but remember you come back to the same torculus ABA.
- Careful at the psalm verse: the antiphon ends on A but the verse starts on G, a second below.
Vespers LU834
MV720		 AR485 Antiphons and psalms of the Sunday during Paschal Time.
Hymn. Ad regias Agni dapes
Pasch. 		8 LU812

MV685
 AR453

GB2932
F
Sung during Paschal time, from Low Sunday.
Ant. Petite et accipietis ut
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* LU834
LU212
MV721
MV217		 AR485
AR52
GB12196
Rogations - Greater and lesser litanies
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU835
MV722		 GR274 Introibo : lundi, mardi, mercredi.
The pagination is a bit different between The Liber Usualis 1961 and The Liber Usualis 1962.
Ant. Exsurge Domine adjuva
Ps. 43, 26. 		2 LU835
MV722		 GR274
GB30
Litanies
 C LU835
MV722		 GR274
GB(LIT)
GB(LIT) = Litanies in 12 parts:
GB8756, GB8757, GB8758, GB8759,
GB8760, GB8761, GB8763, GB8762,
GB8764, GB8765, GB8750, GB8766.
Ps. Deus in adjutorium
Ps. 69 		A LU839
MV728		 GR279
GB2231
Intr. Exaudivit
Ps. 17, 7. 2-3. 		4 LU840
MV732		 GR282
GB939
All. Confitemini... quoniam (Rogations)
Ps. 117, 1. 		8 LU---
MV733		 GR---
GV240
GB1535
There was this one sole Alleluia until 1960,
replaced by the two following Alleluia after 1960.
All. Propitius esto
Ps. 78, 9-10. 		1 LU841
MV---		 GR[148]
GB189
All. Exsultabo et laetabor
Ps. 30, 8. 		7 LU841B
MV---		 GR[148]
GB1342
Offert. Confitebor Domino
Ps. 108, 30-31. 		6 LU842
MV734		 GR283
GB584
Comm. Petite
Luc. 11, 9-10.
Ps. 30, 2-6, 7-9. 		1 LU843
MV735		 GR284
GB364
VPC95
Rogations - Greater and lesser litanies (Out of Paschal Time)
LU835
MV722		 GR274
Intr. Exaudivit
Ps. 17, 7. 2-3. 		4 LU841
MV---		 GR282
GB451
Same as above except one does not sing Alleluia and the ending is different.
The Liber Usualis 1961 does not have the "Out of Paschal Time" introit.
The Liber Usualis 1962 has it page 841.
Grad. Liberasti nos
Ps. 43, 8-9. 		7 LU1075

MV958
 GR387

GB395
D/E♭
Same as 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
All. Propitius esto
Ps. 78, 9-10. 		1 LU841
MV---		 GR[148]
GB189
Same as above.
Tract. De necessitatibus meis
Ps. 24, 17, 18 et 1-4. 		2 LU841A
MV---		 GR102
GB276
F♯/G
Same as 1st Week of Lent - Wednesday in Ember Week (GR).
After Septuagesima the previous Alleluia is replaced by this Tract.
Offert. Confitebor Domino
Ps. 108, 30-31. 		6 LU842
MV734		 GR283
GB15305
Same as above except one does not sing Alleluia.
Comm. Petite
Luc. 11, 9-10.
Ps. 30, 2-6, 7-9. 		1 LU843
MV735		 GR[142]
GB422
VPC95
Same as above except one does not sing Alleluia and the ending of aperietur is different.
6th Easter Week - Monday - Rogations
Lauds AR485
Ant. Petite et accipietis quaerite
Cant. Benedictus
 8G* AR485
AR10
GB15304
Vespers AR486
Ant. Ipse enim Pater
Cant. Magnificat
 8G AR486
AR52
GB12455
6th Easter Week - Tuesday - Rogations
Lauds AR486
Ant. Oportebat pati
Cant. Benedictus
 8G* AR486
AR10
GB12136
Vespers AR487
Ant. Exivi a Patre
Cant. Magnificat
 8G AR487
AR52
GB12035
Vigil of the Ascension
Introibo
Daoudal
Missa. Vocem jucunditatis LU---
MV---		 GR284 Mass of 5th Sunday after Easter.
Proper readings.
Ascension - Matins
Introibo
LR94 Found in the Liber Responsorialis only.
Invit. Alleluia Christum
Ps. 94. Venite exsultemus Domino 		5 LR94
LR19
- 1st Nocturn
1 Ant. Elevata est magnificentia
Ps. 8.
4A LR95
Ps.8
Elevata est * magnificentia tua super caelos Deus, alleluia.
2 Ant. Dominus in templo (Asc.)
Ps. 10.
8c LR95
Ps.10
Dominus in templo * sancto suo, Dominus in caelo, alleluia.
3 Ant. A summo caelo
Ps. 18.
4A LR95
Ps.18
A summo caelo * egressio eius, et occursus eius usque ad summum eius, alleluia.
1 Resp. Post passionem suam
 3 LR96
2 Resp. Omnis pulchritudo
 1 LR97
3 Resp. Exaltare Domine
 7 LR98
- 2nd Nocturn
- 3rd Nocturn
Ascension
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU844
MV736		 GR285
Intr. Viri Galilaei
Act. 1, 11.
Ps. 46, 2.
Ps. 46, 6-7. 		7 LU846

MV736
 GR285

GB1355

VPC96
D/E♭
- Not particularly difficult but stay focused as it is a long piece, you might find traps where you don't expect them. Really think about singing the tristropha as three notes, it sounds obvious but...
- Normally no breath at the quarter bar between vidistis eum and ascendentem but you can breathe at the comma after caelum.
- Try to sing the triple Alleluia in one breath, or give yourself a breath at the second quarter bar, or split the choir in two for breathing at each quarter bar.
All. Ascendit Deus
Ps. 46, 6. 		4 LU848

MV738
 GR286

GB17
F/F♯
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 3rd, Epiphany 2nd, Pentecost.
All. Dominus in Sina
Ps. 67, 18-19 		8 LU848

MV739
 GR286

GB57
D/E♭
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 1st, Christmas Midnight, Epiphany 3rd.
Offert. Ascendit Deus
Ps. 46, 6.
Ps. 46, 2. 		1 LU849

MV740
 GR287

GB211

OF75

SOV14
D/E♭
- Sublime ascending notes fitted to the Ascendit (ascended) reaching top C and D: DCD-DEF-GA-ABC. Then beautiful sounding pattern CAGABABBA at the end of Deus.
- Great fifth at the beginning of in jubilatione reaching the top C expressing shouts of joy, followed by a similar fifth on Dominus.

- The in voce tubae possesses two porrectus. Normally the notes of neumes are sung together but here because of episemas and double notes
instead of singing: AG-AG-CA-AFG-FDF
it is easier to sing: AGA-GCAA-FGF-DF

- The final Alleluia resonates the joyful echoes of Heaven down to the Earth (bottom C and D).

- If you cannot do it in one breath, split the choir in two groups: those who breathe at the quarter bar and those who breathe at the end of "le" (just before "lu").
Comm. Psallite Domino
Ps. 67, 33-34.
Ps. 67, 2, 5, 19-21, 25, 27, 29-30, 33. 		1 LU849

MV741
 GR287

GB263

VPC96
MV2014
D/E♭
The Alleluia in the end is not difficult but because the starting F is not necessarily easy to pitch coming from the previous C we intuitively lengthened it to stabilize the note before going further. And it worked. The same applies with the E after the torculus, we lenghtened it (a bit like a note preceding a quilisma) before going further up FGA.
Friday after Ascension
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
Missa. Viri Galilaei LU---
MV---		 GR287 Mass of Ascension.
Sunday after Ascension
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU853
MV746		 GR288
Intr. Exaudi Domine... Alleluia
Ps. 26, 7, 8 et 9. 1.
Ps. 26, 1, 4-5, 8, 10. 		1A LU854

MV746
 GR288

GB990

VPC96
D/E♭
Another mode 1 with final A.
Singers with a basse voice will enjoy the descending scale to the bottom C on vultuum tuum Domine requiram and show authority: Lord I seek your face, your presence.
- Coming back to the antiphon after the Gloria Patri: be careful at the semitone on B flat, it does not come naturally.
All. Regnavit Dominus
Ps. 46, 9. 		1 LU855
MV747		 GR288
GB405
D/E♭
Difficult piece, many jumps up and down make it tricky to sing. For example look at the Regnavit Dominus: DC-ED-FG-ED-FE DC-EFD-D.

Suggestion: keep alive in your head the sound of the bottom D note as it is the final of mode 1 and you frequently come back to it; if you are lost, it is a lighthouse.
All. Non vos relinquam
Ioann. 14, 18. 		1 LU856

MV748
 GR289

GB107
D/E♭
A beautiful Alleluia with its various melisms starting on a fifth, for a total of 10 fifth, including the repeated Alleluia.
Offert. Ascendit Deus
Ps. 46, 6.
Ps. 46, 2. 		1 LU849

MV740
 GR287

GB211

OF75

SOV14
D/E♭
Same offertory as Ascension.
Comm. Pater cum essem
Ioann. 17, 12-13 et 15.
Ps. 121, 1-2, 5-9. 		4 LU856

MV749
 GR289

GB1091

VPC96
MV2015
F/F♯
During practicing we found two difficulties:
1) sometimes the "is" of cum eis can be heard as BG-ABA when it is actually AG-ABA. Possible explanation: it is tempting to repeat the descending BG from "e".

2) the sed ut serves going DFA-Bb seems to be a difficult path and I don't know why. So practice it many many times until you know it.
Vigil of Pentecost (Whitsun Eve) before 1955
Introibo
Vigil of Pentecost (Whitsun Eve)
Introibo
Daoudal
LU859
MV752		 GR290
Intr. Dum sanctificatus
Ezech. 36, 23-26.
Ps. 33, 2.
Ps. 33. 		3 LU859
MV752
GR145
GB418
VPC97
C♯
Same as Wednesday in 4th Week of Lent (GR).
All. Alleluia
 8 LU776II
MV639V		 GR239L
GB507
Same as Holy Saturday Paschal Mass.
Sung only once.
V. Confitemini Domino
Ps. 106, 1. 		8 LU776II

MV639V
 GR239L

GB507
Same as Holy Saturday Paschal Mass.
Alleluia is not repeated but straight to the following tract/psalm.
Tract. Laudate
Ps. 116, 1-2. 		8
LU776II

MV754
 GR239L

GB1247
E/F
Same as Easter Vigil mass (LU, GR).
Offert. Emitte Spiritum
Ps. 103, 30-31. 		8 LU860
MV755		 GR290
GB1176
Comm. Ultimo festivitatis
Ioann. 7, 37-39.
Ps. 103, 1, 30-31, 33-34. 		5 LU861
MV755		 GR291
GB255
VPC97
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) - 1st Vespers
Introibo
LU862
MV757
Hymn. Veni Creator Spiritus
 8 LU885

MV768
 AR500

GB2923

PBC115

GR150*
E/F
All kneel for the first verse.
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) - Matins
Introibo
Daoudal /23
LU863 Found in the Liber Usualis only.
Invit. Alleluia, Spiritus
Ps. 94. Venite exsultemus Domino 		5 LU863 LR107
GB15398
LR has a few differences.
Hymn. Jam Christus
 1 LU866 LR107
GB2721
LR has a few differences.
1 Ant. Factus est
Ps. 47. Magnus Dominus 		8c LU868 LR108
Ps.47
GB1857
One Nocturn only, 3 antiphons and 3 psalms, and the same psalm tone.
2 Ant. Confirma hoc Deus
Ps. 67. Exsurgat Deus 		8c LU869 LR112
Ps.67
GB2818
3 Ant. Emitte Spiritum
Ps. 103. Benedic anima mea 		8c LU871 LR115
Ps.103
GB2050
Lesson I.
Cap. 14. c. 		LU873
1 Resp. Cum complerentur
 3 LU873 LR109
GB3075
Little difference: LU starts the verse on B when LR starts the verse on C.
Lesson II.
 LU874
2 Resp. Repleti sunt
 2 LU875
 LR110
GB3195
LR does not have the Gloria Patri.
Lesson III.
 LU875
3 Hymn. Te Deum
(simple tone)
 3 LU1834

MV1976
 GR144*

GB2305
D/E
Kneel at Te ergo.
Cf. Introibo.
Pentecost (Whit Sunday)
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU878
MV757		 GR292
Intr. Spiritus... replevit... alleluia
Sap. 1, 7.
Ps. 67, 2.
Ps. 67, 29, 33. 		8 LU878

MV758
 GR292

GB1644

VPC97
B/C
All. Emitte Spiritum
Ps. 103, 30. 		4 LU879

MV760
 GR293

GB99
F/F♯
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 3rd, Epiphany 2nd, Ascension.
All. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 2 LU880

MV760
 GR293

GB181
E♭/F
- Lovely ascending of notes in the Alleluia: it starts with CD, then goes to G for the next pattern, then Bb for the 3rd pattern. Each time: the G is above all the notes from the previous pattern, the Bb is above all notes from the previous pattern as well. These 3 patterns will be repeated as usual in the end, at the accende.
- Notice that: we all kneel at the verse Veni Sancte Spiritus.

- The Alleluia is not repeated in the end as it is sung at the end of the sequence.
Seq. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 1 LU880

MV761
 GR294

GB68
C/C♯
- Least to say it is a difficult piece, fortunately shorter than other sequences (one page and a half in the Liber Usualis). I strongely suggest to learn it by heart rather than sight reading.
- There are 10 verses. Technically the melody repeats itself two verses by two, so that's 5 patterns to learn, syllabic and neumatic.
There is a 5th DA between verses 2 and 3, between 3 and 4.
There is an octave DD between verses 4 and 5, between 5 and 6.
There is a 5th DA between verses 6 and 7.
There is an octave DD between verses 9 and 10.
- All the verses end with "ium" with a dotted note so make it double and make the "um" vibrate and sound profound.
- When you reach the final Amen you're happy it's finished, although you've enjoyed it, haven't you?
- And don't forget the Alleluia in the end.
Offert. Confirma hoc
Ps. 67, 29-30.
Ps. 67, 5. 		4 LU882

MV763
 GR295

GB361

OF79

SOV14
D/E♭
- This piece is interesting as using a lot of E and Bb, two "semitones" notes on both sides of three notes set: E-[FGA]-Bb which gives its unique flavour. It is especially the case in the end: munera, alleluia. The symmetry is complete by the two extreme notes D and top C: DE-[FGA]-BbC.

- Little trap: it is tempting to sing the "bis" of nobis like this: ACGGF when it is actually ACAAG. The mind wants to come back down on the starting G.
Comm. Factus est repente... alleluia
Act. 2, 2 et 4.
Ps. 67, 2-4, 12, 27, 29. 		7 LU882

MV764
 GR296

GB1041

VPC98
MV2015
D/E♭
- Contrary to where the position of star is (before repente), the usage is that the cantor sings the whole Factus est repente. In the new Graduale 1974 the star is after repente. To the cantor: don't shout but sing out loud the Factus est repente; after all: the Holy Spirit came down from Heaven like a blasting sound.
- Enjoy the top FEF on "so" in the word sonus.
- Be careful on the word magnalia: it is tempting to start with a fourth GC when it is actually a (major) third GB.
Vespers LU884
MV765		 AR509
1 Ant. Dum complerentur
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus
 3a2 LU884
LU130
MV765
MV149		 AR503
AR44
GB2583
Ps.109
2 Ant. Spiritus Domini replevit
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio 		8G LU884
LU140
MV766
MV158		 AR504
AR45
GB2393
Ps.110
3 Ant. Repleti sunt omnes
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
 8G LU884
LU147
MV766
MV165		 AR504
AR46
GB2527
Ps.111
4 Ant. Fontes et omnia
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 1a3 LU884
LU148
MV766
MV166		 AR504
AR46
GB2550
Ps.112
5 Ant. Loquebantur
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel
 7c2 LU884
LU157
MV767
MV175		 AR504
AR47
GB2311
Ps.113
Hymn. Veni Creator Spiritus
 8 LU885

MV768
 AR500

GB2923

PBC115

GR150*
E/F
All kneel for the first verse.
Ant. Hodie completi sunt
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 1D LU886
LU213

MV770
MV218
 AR509
AR52

GB2249
Magn.
Monday in Whitsun Week (Whit Monday)
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU887
MV771		 GR297
Intr. Cibavit eos... alleluia
Ps. 80, 17. 2.
Ps. 80, 3 et 11. 		2 LU887

MV792

 GR297

GB715

VPC98
C♯/D
Same as Corpus Christi (MV).
All. Loquebantur
Act. 2, 4. 		1 LU888

MV771
 GR297

GB101
All. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 2 LU880

MV760
 GR293

GB181
E♭/F
Same Alleluia as Pentecost.
Seq. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 1 LU880

MV761
 GR294

GB68
C/C♯
Same Sequence as Pentecost.
Offert. Intonuit de caelo
Ps. 17, 14 et 16. 		4 LU791

MV659
 GR249

GB869

OF58
D
Same as Easter Tuesday.
Comm. Spiritus Sanctus
Ioann. 14, 26.
Ps. 50, 3, 9-10, 12-15, 17, 20. 		8 LU889

MV773
 GR298

GB8259

VPC98
Vespers LU889
MV773		 AR510
Ant. Si quis diligit me
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 3a LU889
LU214
MV773
MV220		 AR510
AR52
GB2899
Magn.
Tuesday in Whitsun Week (Whit Tuesday)
Introibo
Daoudal
LU890
MV774		 GR298
Intr. Accipite
4 Esdr. 2, 36 et 37.
Ps. 77, 1.
Ps. 77, 2-3. 		4 LU890
MV774		 GR298
GB1278
VPC99
All. Spiritus Sanctus
Ioann. 14, 26. 		8 LU891

MV775
 GR299

GB1197
All. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 2 LU880

MV760
 GR293

GB181
E♭/F
Same Alleluia as Pentecost.
Seq. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 1 LU880

MV761
 GR294

GB68
C/C♯
Same Sequence as Pentecost.
Offert. Portas caeli
Ps. 77, 23-25. 		8 LU795
MV664		 GR251
GB1361
OF60
Same as Wednesday in Easter Week.
Comm. Spiritus qui
Ioann. 15, 26 ; 16, 14 ; 17, 1 et 5.
Ps. 77, 1-3, 4-5, 7, 23-25, 29, 71-72. 		8 LU892

MV776
 GR299

GB333

VPC99
Lauds AR511
Ant. Ego sum ostium
Cant. Benedictus (solemn)
 8G AR511
AR10
GB12812
Bene.
Vespers LU892
MV777		 AR511
Ant. Pacem relinquo vobis
Cant. Magnificat (solemn)
 6F LU426
LU213
MV343
MV219		 AR511
AR52
GB2864
Magn.
Wednesday in Whitsun Week (Ember Wednesday)
Introibo
Daoudal
LU892 GR300
Intr. Deus dum egredereris
Ps. 67, 8 et 9. 2.
Ps. 67, 4 et 10. 		3 LU892 GR300
GB822
VPC100
All. Verbo Domini
Ps. 32, 6. 		8 LU893 GR300
GB635
All. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 2 LU880

MV760
 GR293

GB181
E♭/F
Same Alleluia as Pentecost.
Seq. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 1 LU880

MV761
 GR294

GB68
C/C♯
Same Sequence as Pentecost.
Offert. Meditabor... Alleluia
Ps. 118, 47-48.
Ps. 118, 57, 58. 		2A LU894
 GR301

GB1218

OF109

SOV8
C♯/D
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent but with Alleluia.
Same as Wednesday in Ember week of September (Offertoriale).
Comm. Pacem meam
Ioann. 14, 27.
Ps. 121. 		5 LU895
 GR301

GB91

VPC101
Lauds AR512
Ant. Ego sum panis vivus dicit
Cant. Benedictus
 8G AR512
AR10
GB12949
Bene.
Vespers LU895 AR512
Ant. Ego sum panis vivus... et panis
Cant. Magnificat
 1f LU895
LU207		 AR512
AR52
GB12391
Magn.
Thursday in Whitsun Week (Whit Thursday)
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Missa. Spiritus Domini LU896 GR302 Mass of Pentecost.
Proper readings, additional collect.
Lauds AR513
Ant. Convocatis Jesus duodecim
Cant. Benedictus
 4E AR513
AR10
GB12178
Bene.
Vespers LU896 AR513
Ant. Spiritus qui
Cant. Magnificat
 8G* LU896
LU212
GB2574
Magn.
AR513
AR52
GB12478
Magn.
LU has three episemas + one ictus not found in AR,
hence the two references:
GB2574 for LU896 and GB12478 for AR513.
Friday in Whitsun Week (Ember Friday)
Introibo
Daoudal
LU897 GR302
Intr. Repleatur
Ps. 70, 8 et 23. 1-2.
Ps. 70, 2-3. 		3 LU897
 GR302

GB557

VPC101
All. O quam bonus
Sap 12, 1. 		1 LU898
 GR303

GB119
All. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 2 LU880

MV760
 GR293

GB181
E♭/F
Same Alleluia as Pentecost.
Seq. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 1 LU880

MV761
 GR294

GB68
C/C♯
Same Sequence as Pentecost.
Offert. Lauda anima mea
Ps. 145, 2. 		4 LU899

MV708

 GR267

GB668

OF67

SOV13
C/C♯
Same as 3rd Sunday after Easter (MV, GR).
Comm. Non vos relinquam
Ioann. 14, 18.
Ps. 121. 		5 LU899
 GR303

GB981

VPC101
Lauds AR514
Ant. Dixit Jesus Ut sciatis
Cant. Benedictus
 1D2 AR514
AR10
GB13321
Bene.
Saturday in Whitsun Week (Ember Saturday)
Introibo
/ 3
/ 2
Daoudal
LU900 GR304
Intr. Caritas Dei
Rom. 5, 5.
Ps. 102, 1. 		3 LU900
 GR304

GB1228
All. Spiritus est
Ioann. 6, 64. 		8 LU901 GR304
GB1236
All. Spiritus ejus
Iob 26, 13. 		8 LU902 GR305
GB1138
All. Dum complerentur
Act. 2, 1. 		1 LU903 GR305
GB657
All. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 2 LU880

MV760
 GR293

GB181
E♭/F
Same Alleluia as Pentecost.
All. Benedictus es Domine
Dan. 3, 52. 		8 LU904

MV782

 GR306

GB1289
Same Alleluia as Trinity Sunday (MV).
The Liber Usualis and the Graduale Romanum replicate the melody.
Tract. Laudate
Ps. 116, 1-2. 		8 LU776II

MV639V
 GR110

GB1247
E/F
Same as Easter Vigil mass (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Lent (GR).
Seq. Veni Sancte Spiritus
 1 LU880

MV761
 GR294

GB68
C/C♯
Same Sequence as Pentecost.
Offert. Domine Deus salutis
Ps. 87, 2-3. 		8 LU905 GR307
GB987
Same as Saturday in Ember Week (1st Week of Lent) but with an Alleluia.
Comm. Spiritus ubi vult
Ioann. 3, 8.
Ps. 77, 1-3, 4-5, 7, 23-25, 29, 71-72. 		8 LU906
 GR307

GB190

VPC102
1st Sunday after Pentecost - Most Holy Trinity Sunday
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU907
MV778		 GR308 Notice that all the propers start either by the verb "benedicere" or the adjective "benedictus".
Intr. Benedicta sit
Tob. 12, 6.
Ps. 8, 2.
Ps. 8, 2 et 3. 		8 LU909

MV780
 GR308

GB349

VPC102
E/F
Grad. Benedictus es
Dan. 3, 55-56. 		5 LU910

MV781
 GR308

GB965
B/C♯
- Be careful at the word Cherubim: it is pronounced Kerubim.
All. Benedictus es Domine
Dan. 3, 52. 		8 LU911

MV782
 GR309

GB1289
E/F
Offert. Benedictus sit
Tob. 12, 6.
Tob. 12, 6. 		3 LU911

MV783
 GR310

GB1303

OF81

SOV15
B/C♯
Comm. Benedicimus Deum
Tob. 12, 6.
Tobias, 13, 1, 3, 5-6, 8-10. 		4 LU912

MV783
 GR310

GB391

VPC103
MV2015
A/B♭
Vespers LU914
MV785		 AR523 Observe that the 5 psalm tones follow a mode progression: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5.
1 Ant. Gloria tibi Trinitas
Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus 		1f LU914
LU128
MV785
MV147		 AR518
AR44
GB2284
Ps.109
2 Ant. Laus et perennis
Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio 		2D LU914
LU134
MV785
MV153		 AR518
AR45
GB2475
Ps.110
3 Ant. Gloria laudis
Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet
 3a2 LU914
LU143
MV786
MV161		 AR518
AR46
GB2434
Ps.111
4 Ant. Laus Deo Patri
Ps. 112. Laudate pueri
 4E LU914
LU150
MV786
MV167		 AR519
AR46
GB2296
Ps.112
5 Ant. Ex quo omnia
Ps. 113. In exitu Israel 		5a LU915
LU156
MV787
MV174		 AR519
AR47
GB2650
Ps.113
Former 1st Sunday after Pentecost
LU--- GR311 Replaced by Trinity Sunday.
The Graduale Romanum has some propers.
Intr. Domine in tua misericordia
 5 LU--- GR311
GB146
Grad. Ego dixi
 5 LU--- GR311
GB399
All. Verba mea
 2 LU--- GR312
GB103
Offert. Intende voci
Ps. 5, 3-4. 		5 LU--- GR135
GB293
OF83
Same as Friday in the 3rd Week of Lent.
Comm. Narrabo omnia
Ps. 9, 2-3.
Ps. 9, 4, 11-13, 15. 		2 LU--- GR118
GB639
VPC60
Same as Tuesday in the 2nd Week of Lent.
Corpus Christi - Matins
Introibo
Daoudal /24
LU917 Found in the Liber Usualis only.
The antiphons and responsories follow a progression in psalm tone and mode numbers:  1 ,  2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5  etc. (CMAA forum)
Invit. Christum Regem
Ps. 94. Venite exsultemus Domino 		4 LU918
 GB8717
Hymn. Sacris solemniis
 4 LU920
 GB2274
- 1st Nocturn
1 Ant. Fructum
Ps. 1. Beatus vir qui non abiit 		1D LU922 GB2606
2 Ant. A fructu frumenti
Ps. 4. Cum invocarem 		2D LU923 GB2495
3 Ant. Communione
Ps. 15. Conserva me Domine 		3a LU924 GB2454
Lesson I.
Cap. 11. 		LU925
1 Resp. Immolabit
 1 LU926
 GB3098
Lesson II.
 LU926
2 Resp. Comedetis
 2 LU927 GB3192
Lesson III.
 LU927
3 Resp. Respexit
 3 LU927 GB3074
- 2nd Nocturn
1 Ant. Memor sit
Ps. 19. Exaudiat te Dominus 		4E LU928 GB2565
2 Ant. Paratur nobis
Ps. 22. Dominus regit me 		5a LU929 GB2942
3 Ant. In voce exsultationis
Ps. 41. Quemadmodum desiderat 		6F LU930 GB2857
Lesson IV.
Sermo St Thomas Aq. 		LU931
4 Resp. Coenantibus
 5 LU931 GB3133
Lesson V.
 LU932
5 Resp. Accepit
 6 LU932 GB3200
Lesson VI.
 LU933
6 Resp. Ego sum
 7 LU933 GB3164
- 3rd Nocturn
1 Ant. Introibo
Ps. 42. Judica me Deus 		7a LU934 GB1996
2 Ant. Cibavit nos
Ps. 80. Exsultate Deo 		8G LU935 GB1954
3 Ant. Ex altari tuo
Ps. 83. Quam dilecta 		6F LU936 GB2965
Lesson VII.
St Evang. sec. Joann.
Homilia St Augustini Ep. 		LU937
7 Resp. Qui manducat
 7 LU938
 GB3068
Lesson VIII.
 LU938
8 Resp. Misit me
 8 LU938 GB3120
Lesson IX.
 LU939
9 Hymn. Te Deum
(simple tone)
 3 LU1834

MV1976
 GR144*

GB2305
D/E
Kneel at Te ergo.
Cf. Introibo.
Corpus Christi
Introibo
/23
Daoudal /15
CR
Baron
Johner
LU943
MV791		 GR313
Intr. Cibavit eos... alleluia
Ps. 80, 17. 2.
Ps. 80, 3 et 11. 		2 LU943

MV792
 GR313

GB715

VPC104
C♯/D
Is sung previously at Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday).
Grad. Oculi omnium
Ps. 144, 15-16. 		7 LU944

MV793
 GR314

GB1230
D/E♭
Unusual to have the C clef on the 2nd line from the bottom.
- Savour the top F, it comes back regularly along the proper.

Also sung at Pentecost 20th and 3rd Week of Lent - Thursday.
All. Caro mea
Ioann. 6, 56-57. 		7 LU944

MV794
 GR314

GB774
C/C♯
Seq. Lauda Sion
 7 LU945

MV795
 GR315

GB308
B/C
You thought the sequence Veni Sancte Spiritus from Pentecost was difficult? This one is even more difficult. And long (24 verses, 7 minutes).
- All the verses end on G, mode 7 final.
Verses  1 to 18 have 3 lines (separated by a half bar).
Verses 19 to 22 have 4 lines.
Verses 23 to 24 have 5 lines.
Verses have the same melody two by two (same melody for verses 1 and 2, verses 3 and 4, etc.), except 5+6 grouped together have the same melody as 7+8 (with little differences between 6 and 8 to accommodate the shorter lines); in other words: same melody for verses 5 and 7, and (pretty much) same melody for verses 6 and 8. My suggestion: if you sing alternatively the verses in two groups, make an exception here, first group sings 5+6 and second group 7+8.

- Little difficulty: many verses start on top D, a 5th above G ending the previous verse, except for verses 19 and 20 which start on top C, a 4th above G; you might get caught starting on a 5th instead a 4th but you can quickly catch up with the descending pattern CBAG and then AFGG.
- The peak of this sequence is verse 21:

     Ecce panis Angelorum,
factus cibus viatorum:
vere panis filiorum,
non mittendus canibus.
Bread, that angels eat in heaven,
Now becomes the pilgrim's leaven,
Bread in truth to children given,
That must ne'er to dogs be thrown.

- The four verses 21 to 24 actually compose the hymn "Ecce panis Angelorum" usually sung in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. It can be found on page 99 of the Parish Book of Chant. It is referenced in the Liber Usualis index as "Ecce panis" page 948. The melody will sound familiar to anyone who heard it during processions of the Blessed Sacrament.
Offert. Sacerdotes Domini
Levit. 21, 6.
Ps. 67, 27. 		4 LU949

MV800
 GR319

GB645

SOV15
F/F♯
Melody similar to Confirma (hoc Deus) from Pentecost.
- Don't forget to sing Alleluia in the end.
Comm. Quotiescumque
1. Cor. 11, 26-27.
Ps. 22. 		7 LU950

MV802
 GR320

GB577

VPC104
MV2016
D/E♭
Melody similar to Factus est repente from Pentecost.
- Enjoy the top FEF on "ca" in the word manducabitis.
- Don't forget to sing Alleluia in the end.
Hymn. Pange lingua
 3 LU957

MV818
 GR216

GB1310

PBC105
D/F
To be sung at the procession of the Blessed Sacrament.
Repeat the first 4 verses until the procession has come back to the altar then launch verses 5 and 6: Tantum ergo and kneel at the same time.
There are a few melodies for this hymn but the well-known one is to be found page 957 in the Liber Usualis.
2nd Sunday after Pentecost (formerly known as Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi)
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU960
MV821		 GR320 The Octave of Corpus Christi was removed in 1961 so this Sunday is now known as 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.
Intr. Factus est Dominus
Ps. 17, 19-20. 2-3.
Ps. 17, 3-4. 		1 LU961

MV821
 GR320

GB1111

VPC105
D/E♭
Nothing difficult here, classic mode 1 starting on a fifth DA-BbA.
I heard some stumbling on the porrectus of fecit though...
- The 1974 Graduale Romanum moved the star after the word Dominus.
Grad. Ad Dominum
Ps. 119, 1-2. 		5 LU961

MV823
 GR321

GB697
B/D
1. First trap: be careful at the Bb at the end of the word Domine; until then the B natural is used but suddenly it switches to B flat. Usually you find a B flat coming from A, rarely coming from C like here. My suggestion: once you reach the top D sing the 3 notes DCBb like Mi-Re-Do which has tone-tone interval between each note.

2. Second trap: memorize the Bb at the end of Domine because it will be used for the "li" of libera, actually the descending DCBb like Mi-Re-Do becomes an ascending BbCD like Do-Re-Mi.
It's tempting to start libera on ABbC (semitone-tone) instead of BbCD (tone-tone). Actually this error gives a totally different flavour to the melody, going down to some gloomy notes. The melody here was really meant to go up with a strong 'tone-tone' as a cry to the Lord, calling for liberation of one's soul (libera anima meam).
All. Domine Deus meus in te
Ps. 7, 2. 		1 LU962

MV823
 GR322

GB801
D/E♭
Melody similar to All. Laudem Domini from Most Holy Name of Jesus.
- When the singers start after the cantor / after the star (on the symbol ij.), there is a AGAGF where it is tempting to add an F and sing it like AGFAGF.
- Salvum me fac is acrobatic, it goes up and down: down to D on "Sal" then up to F on "vum" reaching A then down again to F on "me".
- Same acrobatic manoeuvre happens to the word persequentibus.
- Be careful on the "mni" of the word omnibus: it starts after the torculus + porrectus of the "o"; the typography of "mni" makes people think that it starts earlier, on the porrectus.
Offert. Domine convertere
Ps. 6, 5.
Ps. 6, 2. 		6 LU963

MV825
 GR322

GB848

OF84

SOV16
F/G♯
This proper is not difficult: most of the time the melody sticks to F, which is the mode 6 final, leaving room for the mind to express devotion (characteristic of mode 6): « Return, O Lord, save my life; rescue me because of Your kindness. »
- One video has the first verse sung, see page 84 in the Offertoriale.
Comm. Cantabo Domino
Ps. 12, 6.
Ps. 12, 1-6. 		2A LU963

MV825
 GR323

GB794

VPC106
MV2016
C♯/E♭
A motto for singers: « I will sing to the Lord, who giveth me good things: * yea I will sing to the name of the Lord the most High. «
- One difficulty is when coming back to the antiphon (starting on F) after the Gloria Patri which ends on A, so a major 3rd down.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU965
MV828		 GR324
Intr. Cogitationes
Ps. 32, 11 et 19. 1.
Ps. 32, 2-3. 		5 LU970

MV831

GB1320
 GR324

GB15490

VPC106
D/E♭
- Starts on classic FAC of a mode 5, three notes of a major chord.
- Try no to pause at the quarter bar after morte.
- It is also tempting to lengthen the last note A of eos, but one should not and go straight to the next words in fame.
- Careful at the verse and Gloria Patri: they have two notes D for the mediant. Compare with the classic fifth psalm tone in the Liber Usualis page 115.
Grad. Dulcis et rectus
Ps. 24, 8-9. 		1 LU971

MV833
 GR324

GB1035
D/E♭
- Contrary to usual introits starting on a fifth DA, this one does not have a vertical episema on the A (making a salicus), so no lengthened note and no delaying towards the following notes. The notes should flow legato.
- A bit difficult to pitch the E at the beginning of "a" on the word via: think of heading towards the following F, which is a note you will come back often.
- Watch out the B natural on "bit" of docebit.
- If you make a little pause at the star after vias, it is possible to sing the remaining suas in one breath.
All. Tollite
Matth. 11, 29. 		3 LU972

MV833
 GR325

GB907
B/C
- Lovely double pattern DGA-CCC-BGAGAB starting by a 4th on the word "et" before humilis Corde. Better take a breath in between at the quarter bar so to go straight to humilis.
- There is a tricky transition at the full bar after super vos: the word "et" before discite starts on a 4th DG not easy to pitch. My advice: sing the two first notes DG the same way you would start the double pattern mentioned above.
Offert. Improperium (Sacred Heart)
Ps. 68, 21. 		8 LU974

MV835
 GR326

GB628
D/E♭
The melody is similar to the Offert. Improperium from Palm Sunday although the verse 22 is omitted, therefore the word inveni here ends on G instead of F.
Comm. Unus militum
Ioann. 19, 34.
Ps. 88, 2-3, 6, 15-16, 18, 25, 29, 34-35. 		7 LU975

MV836
 GR326

GB1356

VPC106
MV2017
A/B♭
3rd Sunday after Pentecost (formerly known as Sunday within the Octave of the Sacred Heart)
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU980
MV842		 GR327 The Octave of Sacred Heart was removed in 1961 so this Sunday is now known as 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Intr. Respice in me
Ps. 24, 16 et 18. 1-2.
Ps. 24, 4 et 17. 		6 LU981

MV842
 GR327

GB1235

VPC107
E/F
- Introit in mode 6, devout, which fits the humbling attitude of the sinner pleading: « Look toward me, and have pity on me, O Lord, for I am alone and afflicted. Put an end to my affliction and my suffering, and take away all my sins, O my God. »
- This attitude of the sinner prostrated before God can be perceived through the recurrent note of F, mode 6 final.
- The sinner's cry to God is lifted up to top C and above, when the man sees himself alone (unicus) and afflicted (pauper).

followed by « look at my humiliation » (vide humilitatem meam) expressed by the move from top C down to bottom C.

- Then the plea to forgive all his sins (dimitte omnia peccata mea) kneeling on the constant F note.
- Interesting word omnia, in two parts: first the tristropha on "o" aknowledges the great amount of sins, then the clivis going down to bottom C on "mnia" and you can imagine the sinner bowing the head in contrition.
- Finally the little jubilus on Deus meus, putting all his hope in « my God ».

- The introit continues, in psalm tone, with the same psalm 24 and the words one can hear on 1st Sunday of Advent: Ad te levavi animam meam, « To You, I lift up my soul, O Lord. In You, O my God, I trust; let me not be put to shame. »
Grad. Jacta cogitatum
Ps. 54, 23, 17 et 19. 		7 LU982

MV844
 GR328

GB423
D/E♭
- Do not pause at the quarter bar after cogitatum tuum, go straight to in Domino, lovely C-CDEFED.
- Little difficulty on the words et nutriet: memorize the starting G because you frequently come back to it, G-ABCDC-G-AB-G-AEF-GG-DCD-G, etc. After all it is a mode 7, so you can expect the final G to happen a few times.
- The tenor voices will enjoy the fifth CG (and a repeated G) on "num" of Dominum.
- The basses will savour the bottom D on mihi followed by a double fourth DG and GC.
All. Deus judex justus
Ps. 7, 12. 		8 LU982

MV844
 GR328

GB1264
E/F
- Be careful at the pattern FGAC during the Alleluia: until then, one has not sung a single F; all the notes CDEGAB are used but not F, a lot of G as we are in mode 8 but no F, so the ear is not necessarily prepared to start on F for the pattern FGAC.
- Then it continues by a lovely climbing to top E.
- Also be careful on the last DCB, it really starts on D, not C.
Offert. Sperent in te
Ps. 9, 11-12 et 13.
Ps. 9, 5, 6 et 9. 		3 LU983

MV846
 GR329

GB1328

OF85

SOV16
E/F
Comm. Dico vobis
Luc. 15, 10.
Ps. 31, 1-5, 7-8, 10-11. 		5 LU984

MV846
 GR330

GB1058

VPC108
MV2017
A/B♭
Mode 5, the happy one, obviously for this proper: « I say to you: there is joy among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. »
 
 
 
 
 
4th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU998
MV848		 GR330
Intr. Dominus illuminatio
Ps. 26, 1 et 2, 3.
Ps. 26, 9 et 14. 		2 LU998

MV848
 GR330

GB874

VPC108
C♯/D
- The words inimici mei have a classic pattern heard in the mode 2 tract Qui habitat.
Grad. Propitius esto
Ps. 78, 9 et 10. 		5 LU999

MV850
 GR107

GB332
B/C
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR), which is Ember Week. The three Graduale from that Saturday in Ember Week are sung on the 4th, 5th and 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
All. Deus qui sedes
Ps. 9, 5 et 10. 		7 LU999

MV850
 GR331

GB727
D/E♭
- Long melism on throno. You can breathe at the half-bar.
Offert. Illumina
Ps. 12, 4-5.
Ps. 12, 2 et 3. 		4 LU1000

MV852
 GR331

GB708

OF87

SOV17
F/F♯
Comm. Dominus firmamentum
Ps. 17, 3.
Ps. 17, 4, 7, 28-30, 32-33, 36. 		2 LU1001

MV853
 GR332

GB512

VPC109
MV2017
A/B♭
- Watch out the semitone FE at the beginning of firmamentum, it is tempting to replace it with a minor third FD.
- The words liberator meus are quite expressive, on high pitch, try to keep the melody light.
4th Week after Pentecost - Saturday
Vespers LU896
MV1254		 AR540
Ant. Montes Gelboe
Cant. Magnificat
 1D LU986
LU207
MV1254
MV212		 AR540
AR52
GB2172
Magn.
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
/20
Daoudal /15
Baron
Johner
LU1002
MV854		 GR332
Intr. Exaudi Domine... adjutor
Ps. 26, 7 et 9, 1.
Ps. 26, 1 et 3. 		4 LU1002

MV854
 GR332

GB396

VPC110
F/G♯
Grad. Protector noster
Ps. 83, 10 et 9. 		5 LU1003

MV855
 GR108

GB1226
B/C
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR).
- Watch out the jump a sixth CA after the incipit.
All. Domine in virtute
Ps. 20, 1. 		6 LU1003

MV856
 GR333

GB797
C♯/E♭
- Be very careful with that B flat in the long melism on the word "et": coming from C it goes down a tone to B flat (and not a semitone down to B), then here goes the semitone from B flat to A, then G; the second time it goes deeper: once again a tone down C-Bb, then minor 3rd (3 semitones) Bb-G, then F. It is difficult to go down a tone from C to B flat, the ear would like to go down the classic Do-Ti-La-Sol-Fa, so for this one think like a normal Mi-Re-Do for the start a semitone C-Bb, then put a semitone for Bb-A. Needless to say one might stumble but the pattern repeats itself so a second opportunity to make it right. Also the second pattern you can sing it softer like an echo.
- At the word salutare hold the note briefly on F, so to prepare to visualise the minor 3rd down F-D to come back to F then jump to A. In a way the three notes of a minor chord: D-F-A.
Offert. Benedicam Dominum
Ps. 15, 7 et 8.
Ps. 15, 1, 2, 5. 		1 LU1004

MV857
GR116

GB143

OF88

SOV17
C/C♯
Same as Monday in the 2nd Week of Lent (GR).
Comm. Unam petii
Ps. 26, 4.
Ps. 26, 1, 2-3, 9-10, 13-14. 		7 LU1005

MV858
 GR334

GB574

VPC110
MV2017
A/B♭
6th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1006
MV860		 GR334
Intr. Dominus fortitudo
Ps. 27, 8-9, 1.
Ps. 27, 7. 		2 LU1006

MV860
 GR334

GB522

VPC111
C♯/D
- Similar pattern DEC-FF-GFEF-D on usque in sae-(culum) as the genui te of Dominus dixit at Christmas Midnight Mass.
- Careful on the drop down 4th F-C after Domine, make sure to get the C right at the beginning of et benedic.
Grad. Convertere Domine
Ps. 89, 13 et 1. 		5 LU1007

MV862
 GR108

GB1046
B/C
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR).
- Lovely CDEDDC at the end of aliquantulum, which means: "a little".
All. In te Domine
Ps. 30, 2-3. 		3 LU1008

MV863
 GR335

GB239
D/E
There is a note to be careful all along this proper: B natural, it's not flat.
For example the Alleluia ascends on FGA then the "lu" goes GAB and it is tempting to sing GABb.
Offert. Perfice gressus
Ps. 16, 5 et 6-7.
Ps. 16, 1. 		4 LU508

MV442
GR79

GB265

OF90

SOV6
C♯/E♭
Same as Sexagesima.
Comm. Circuibo
Ps. 26, 6.
Ps. 26, 1-5. 		6C LU1009

MV864
 GR336

GB1079

VPC111
MV2017
F/F♯
A few traps in this piece.
1) The C clef is on the 3rd line from the top, not at the usual position (top line) for a mode 6. Also note that the final is C, very rare final for this mode.
2) Because the ear memorizes the CGBbD of Circuibo at first, then it is tempting to sing the same pattern at the beginning of in tabernaculo when actually it is CGCD.
3) Careful to the major third C-E or E-C happening a few times: both ways in et-i-mmolabo, drop of E-C in jubilati-onis and during the melism of "i" in dicam.
4) Finally, because the jubilationis ends on C, make a little pause to be sure to get the next note right, the A at the beginning of the word cantabo, a third down C-A.
Lauds AR557
Ant. Cum turba multa
Cant. Benedictus
 8G AR557
AR10
GB2794
Bene.
Vespers LU1009
MV865		 AR558
Ant. Misereor super turbam
Cant. Magnificat
 7b LU1009
LU211
MV865
MV217		 AR558
AR52
GB2424
Magn.
7th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1009
MV866		 GR336
Intr. Omnes gentes
Ps. 46, 2, 3.
Ps. 46, 4, 7-8. 		6 LU1009

MV866
 GR336

GB1136

VPC113
F/F♯
Grad. Venite filii
Ps. 33, 12 et 6. 		5 LU1010

MV867
 GR336

GB1022
B/C
Be careful at the major 3rd down on 'ce' of 'docebo', a common mistake is to make it a 2nd down instead.
All. Omnes gentes
Ps. 46, 2. 		1 LU1011

MV867
 GR337

GB77
C♯/E♭
Notice that you come back to B natural at jubilate after having spent time on B flat.
Offert. Sicut in holocausto
Dan. 3, 40.
Dan. 3, 41, 42. 		5 LU1012

MV869
 GR338

GB675

OF92

SOV18
D/E♭
Comm. Inclina aurem tuam
Ps. 30, 3.
Ps. 30, 2, 3, 6, 7-9, 20-21, 24-25. 		4 LU1012

MV870
 GR338

GB339

VPC114
MV2018
F/G♯
- Watch out the semitone on aurem, it is tempting to sing a minor third.
Lauds AR558
Vespers LU1013
MV870		 AR559
Ant. Non potest arbor bona
Cant. Magnificat
 1D LU1013
LU207
MV870
MV212		 AR559
AR52
GB2082
Magn.
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1013
MV871		 GR339
Intr. Suscepimus
Ps. 47, 10-11, 2.
Ps. 47, 3 et 12. 		1
LU1361

MV871
 GR339

GB1254

VPC115
B/C
Same as Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2nd Feb (LU).
- Notice the link between terrae and justitutia, meaning no pause here.
Grad. Esto mihi
Ps. 30, 3.
Ps. 70, 1. 		5 LU1013

MV872
 GR339

GB886
D/E♭
All. Magnus Dominus
Ps. 47, 2. 		7 LU1014

MV873
 GR340

GB709
C♯/E♭
- Lovely Alleluia. Starts on a fifth, followed by a lovely pattern DCACDD that you will find again on the words Magnus and valde.
- A tenor will enjoy the climbing DFEFGA on the word Dominus.
- Sing the in monte sancte ejus energically, like climbing the mountain.
Offert. Populum humilem
Ps. 17, 28 et 32.
Ps. 17, 7. 		5 LU1015

MV875
 GR341

GB1080

OF93

SOV18
D/E♭
There is a difficulty on this one: after the word quoniam the word quis goes CACCAB and it seems hard to pitch the B coming from A, followed by a major third down to G at the beginning of the word Deus. If you miss it, it is difficult to come back on track after that.
Comm. Gustate et videte
Ps. 33, 9.
Ps. 33, praeter 8. 		3 LU1015

MV875
 GR341

GB1203

VPC115
MV2018
E/G
Beware that psalm 33 (verses for communion antiphon, page 14 of the VPC book) is a bit difficult to sing. Think about practicing it a few times before the Sunday comes.
praeter = "except": you do not sing verse 8 of the psalm, verse 8 is the antiphon.
Lauds AR559
Vespers LU1016
MV876		 AR560
Ant. Quid faciam
Cant. Magnificat
 4E LU1016
LU210
MV876
MV215		 AR560
AR52
GB2128
Magn.
9th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU1016
MV877		 GR342
Intr. Ecce Deus
Ps. 53, 6-7, 3.
Ps. 53, 4 et 8. 		5 LU1016

MV877
 GR342

GB1357

VPC115
A/B♭
Try not to breathe after susceptor est.
Grad. Domine Dominus noster
Ps. 8, 2. 		5 LU1017

MV878
 GR342

GB1205
C♯/E♭
- Watch out the transition between Dominus and noster, no dragging on the punctum "no" of noster.
- Pay attention to the return to B natural at the end of terra followed by a descending major third BG.
All. Eripe me
Ps. 58, 2. 		2 LU1018

MV879
 GR343

GB879
E/F
Lovely echo on Deus meus: GFGFGF, interval of one, then FEFEFE more gentle as the interval is semitone this time.
Offert. Justitiae Domini
Ps. 18, 9, 10, 11 et 12.
Ps. 18, 9 et 10. 		4 LU555

MV487
 GR126

GB591

OF94

SOV9
D/F
Same as 3rd Sunday of Lent.
Comm. Qui manducat
Ioann. 6, 57.
Ps. 118, 1-2, 11, 49-50, 72, 103, 105, 162. 		6 LU1019

MV880
 GR344

GB798

VPC116
MV2018
C/C♯
No need to make a longer pause at the star after Qui manducat, link it to carnem meam.
Collect. A MV877
Epistle. 1. Cor. 10, 6-13. C MV878
Gospel. Luc. 19, 41-47. C MV880
Secret. MV880
Postcommunion. A MV881
Vespers
Ant. Scriptum est enim
Cant. Magnificat
 8G LU1019
LU212		 AR561
AR52
GB2624
Magn.
Same as Tuesday in the 1st Week of Lent (LU).
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU1020
MV882		 GR344
Intr. Dum clamarem
Ps. 54, 17, 18, 20 et 23, 2.
Ps. 54, 5 et 6. 		3 LU1020

MV882
 GR344

GB299

VPC118
C♯/D
- Notice that the word ante starts on A, not G, a minor 3rd down from C of qui est which itself starts on G.
- Difficult transition from Domino to et ipse, after a half-bar: it is a major 3rd down and you will notice some people have difficulties to pitch it properly; we had to practice it a few times to be sure about it. My advice: the word Domino ends on A so memorize this note to come back to it at the end of et ipse.
Grad. Custodi me
Ps. 16, 8 et 2. 		1 LU1021

MV884
 GR345

GB1088
C♯/E♭
Interesting: the first few notes and the mode are the same as the offertory Custodi me at Tuesday in Holy Week.
- Careful at meum prodeat, the B is not obvious to pitch. From the beginning all the B are flat but then we enter a zone of B natural starting with the one at the end of De vultu tuo. So here it comes a first time at meum, make it sound: AGA-CCCG-BAAG-G; then, without pausing on the last G of "um", attack frankly with a second B on the word prodeat: BCBAABA. Obviously it is not always easy to catch a B natural coming up from G.
All. Te decet hymnus
Ps 64, 2. 		7 LU1022

MV885
 GR346

GB1052
C/D
- During the singing of Alleluia: link B and D from both sides of the star; in other words: very brief or no pause at the first quarter bar. The first time it is a bit more difficult as the choir joins the cantor(s) but the second time in the end it is easier.
- Pay attention to the long melism on Jerusalem (70 notes); no need to rush, listen to each other.
Offert. Ad te Domine
Ps. 24, 1-3.
Ps. 24, 5. 		2 LU321

MV265
 GR3

GB962

OF5

SOV1
C♯/D
Same as 1st Sunday of Advent.
Comm. Acceptabis
Ps. 50, 21.
Ps. 50, 3, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-20. 		4 LU1023

MV886
 GR347

GB1221

VPC118
MV2019
D/E♭
- The word Acceptabis goes down a 4th from A to E: this note E is not easy to pitch, learn it.
- Just after that the word sacrificium, sung quite dynamically, goes up to Bb twice and, without pause on "um", reaches the dotted note A, beginning of the word justititiae.
- Finally notice that the psalm verses end on E when the antiphon will restart on D, a tone lower.
- Addendum: oops! I made a mistake in my recordings, I forgot a Bb in the word sacrificium... Sorry for that.
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1024
MV888		 GR347
Intr. Deus in loco sancto
Ps. 67, 6-7 et 36, 2.
Ps. 67, 8 et 10. 		5 LU1024

MV888
 GR347

GB1026

VPC119
A/B♭
Grad. In Deo speravit
Ps. 27, 7 et 1. 		5 LU1025

MV889
 GR348

GB865
B/C
All. Exsultate Deo
Ps. 80, 2-3. 		7 LU1026

MV890
 GR348

GB580
D/E♭
Offert. Exaltabo te
Ps. 29, 2-3.
Ps. 29, 4. 		2A
LU528

MV891
 GR90

GB648

OF96

GB17550

SOV19
C♯/D
Same as Ash Wednesday (LU, GR).
Comm. Honora Dominum
Prov. 3, 9-10.
Ps. 127. 		6 LU1026

MV892
 GR349

GB1145

VPC119
MV2019
D/E♭
12th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1027
MV893		 GR350
Intr. Deus in adjutorium
Ps. 69, 2-3, 4.
Ps. 69, 6. 		7 LU1027

MV893
 GR350

GB501

VPC121
F♯/G
Words known to introduce the hours in the Divine Office.
Grad. Benedicam Dominum
Ps. 33, 2-3. 		7 LU1028

MV895
 GR350

GB1182
D/E♭
All. Domine Deus salutis
Ps. 87, 2. 		3 LU1029

MV896
 GR351

GB1082
D/E♭
- Try not to breath at the two quarter bars of Alleluia, it is do-able and it sounds better. The same applies to the similar patterns in the end.
- Memorize the melody on the word Deus: it does not necessarily go the way you would think.
Offert. Precatus est
Exodi 32, 11, 13 et 14.
Exodi 33. 		8 LU1030

MV897
 GR352

GB325

OF97

SOV19
E/F
Interesting: the first sentence is repeated twice.
Basse voices will enjoy the bottom D.
- Try to link the words Domini and Dei (big breath at the half bar).
- Look at Quare, Domine and learn it by heart. People think they can sight read when they sing Gregorian chant... not this time. If you haven't practiced this part before, the probability is 90% you will fail, trust me.
- The "ce" of parce is B, a semitone below C... right?
- At the word memento: sing a 5th from G to D, it is tempting to sing a 4th to reach C instead.
- The "et" of et Jacob is quite long, make sure you all agree on the duration and the finish before moving on. In other words: listen to each other or look at the choir director here more than ever.
Comm. De fructu
Ps. 103, 13 et 14-15.
Ps. 103, 1-2, 23-24, 30-31, 33-35. 		6 LU1031

MV899
 GR353

GB1245

VPC121
MV2019
F/F♯
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1032
MV901		 GR354
Intr. Respice Domine
Ps. 73, 20, 19 et 23, 1.
Ps. 73, 2 et 18. 		7 LU1032

MV901
 GR354

GB691

VPC123
C♯/E♭
- Careful to the word animas, there are 5 notes on the first "a" and it starts on G, same as the previous word et, like the word tuum before ended.
- The second Domine goes as high as FF-GFD-D: sing it gentle and soft without straining your voice. And no pause between exsurge and Domine, but a smooth transition.
- Also no pause between viscaris and voces.
Grad. Respice Domine
Ps. 73, 20, 19 et 22. 		5 LU1033

MV903
 GR354

GB1232
C♯/E♭
- Notice that the word tuorum is sung with a B flat but the last B is natural.
- Take a good breath before Exsurge and try to sing it with one breath to the end of Domine.
- On the word judica: relax your voice on the distropha CC before jumping to top F.
- As well: take a good breath before servorum and sing with one breath to the end. The end is a classic pattern.
All. Domine refugium
Ps. 89, 1. 		7 LU1034

MV904
 GR355

GB820
D/E♭
Not an easy piece so learn it and practice it a few times.
- At the end of the word Alleluia it is important not to pause at the quarter-bar but make a smooth transition from A{B}CA to DEC (the {B} is the quilisma). Do the same smooth transition at the last quarter bar, on the word progenie.
- At the word refugium: do not pause at the last note A of "refu" but go straight to "gium".
- Tricky jump of a 4th between refugium and factus.
- The words a generatione are probably the most difficult part of this proper: neumatic on "ge-ne-ra-ti", going up and down, then melismatic on "o". Very athletic in a way. Be careful after the three episemed notes ACB after the quarter bar: it does not go up on a 3rd but a simple climbing of notes CD before going down to AAG and so on.
- The last words et progenie start on a major chord GBD and will find a minor chord ACE in the middle, after the half-bar.
Offert. In te speravi
Ps. 30, 15-16.
Ps. 30, 17, 18. 		2 LU1035

MV905
 GR356

GB967

OF101

SOV20
C♯/D
Comm. Panem de caelo
Sap. 16, 20.
Ps. 77, 1-4, 23-25, 27, 29. 		5 LU1035

MV905
 GR356

GB388

VPC124
MV2020
D/E♭
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1036
MV907		 GR357
Intr. Protector noster
Ps. 83, 10-11, 2-3.
Ps. 83, 3 et 5. 		4 LU1036

MV907
 GR357

GB1071

VPC125
E/F♯
Just be careful at the two B flat on the words quia melior. It goes back to B natural after that.
Grad. Bonum est confidere
Ps. 117, 8-9. 		5 LU1037

MV908
 GR358

GB547
C♯/E♭
- Try not to breathe at the quarter bars of the words quam confidere in homine, it will sound better, especially the bottom DEC of "ne" is beautiful. If you can't, take a quick breathe before in homine.
- At the beginning of the verse, the word "est" of Bonum est is interesting: very melismatic, going up and down with 3rd and 4th, frequently the same notes FAD and C. Not difficult but listen to each other to synchronize the jumps of 4th and 3rd. My suggestion: use the bottom F as a trampoline to gently bounce back to A, like this: DA-F(baam!)-AC. Also I tend to breathe not at the quarter bar but just before the tristropha.
- Do not forget the "pi" on D at the word principibus.
- The end is a classic ending for a gradual in mode 5.
All. Venite exsultemus
Ps. 94, 1. 		7 LU1038

MV909
 GR358

GB1246
C♯/E♭
Brace your skills on Gregorian chant: there is a looong melism on the vowel "o" at the end, 60+ notes. Shows the importance of the words jubilemus Deo salutari nostro: "let us acclaim the God of our salvation".
Offert. Immittet Angelus
Ps. 33, 8-9.
Ps. 33, 1. 		8 LU1039

MV910
 GR359

GB747

OF102

SOV20
E/F
- I would suggest to pay attention and focus on the notes of in circuitu, little difficulty here.
- Also there is a B flat on timentium.
- Can you hear the end of et eos? It sounds very nice.
- Try to detach the word est from suavis without lenghtening the note G on "vis". In other words: avoid the liaison on "s".
Comm. Primum quaerite
Matth. 6, 33.
Ps. 36, 1, 3, 16, 18-19, 23, 27-28, 29, 34. 		8 LU1039

MV911
 GR359

GB868

VPC125
MV2020
E/G
- Little difficulty: the minor 3rd GE on dicit which is repeated by the porrectus GEG. It will be safer if you memorize this minor 3rd down.
- The suggested starting pitch is F but if you sing the psalm you might want to start a bit lower as the psalm goes up to top D.
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1040
MV913		 GR360
Intr. Inclina Domine
Ps. 85, 1 et 2-3, 4.
Ps. 85, 5 et 6. 		1 LU1040

MV913
 GR360

GB1165

VPC126
C/C♯
Starts on a classic fifth CDDABbA.
- Unlike the "mine" of Domine where it is double-simple-double-simple, the "..vum tu.." of servum tuum is double-simple-simple-double.
- The Miserere mihi is a bit tricky, watch out the two torculus and then the transition to the second Domine. It's all up and down.
Grad. Bonum est confiteri
Ps. 91, 2-3. 		5 LU1041

MV914
 GR360

GB1338
C/C♯
- Lovely top G on mane. Relax your voice and sing gently.
- Some patterns are typical of a Graduale in mode 5, for example on the word misericordiam similar to sperare of the Graduale the previous week.
All. Quoniam Deus
Ps. 94, 3. 		7 LU1042

MV915
 GR361

GB1352
D/E♭
- Sing the whole word Quoniam Deus magnus in one breath, legato and sustained rhythm on magnus, deploy the top F.
- Dominus too should be sung in one breath, no pause at the quarter bar.
- The second magnus (from Rex magnus) is a perilous path. My advice is: when you sing the dotted D memorize it, because most of the following neumes start on this note (D.-CDECB-DCB-DEDC-D-DEC-DCBC.B.) and it should be alright. In doubt, practice it a lot.
- The "o" of omnem is quite long and does not pause at the quarter bar, nor does it at the bottom G, but ends on the porrectus... actually you also have to finish the word omnem with the equally long "mnem"...
- Also for the "mnem": pay attention at the quilisma, there are 3 notes ABC around the quilisma on B – I find difficult to pitch the B, a B flat would come naturally, so the idea is to keep the previous C in mind, lengthen the A before the quilisma and 'pull up' the pitch back to C, then continue.
- Careful on catching the B at the beginning of terram; you can sing a major 3rd up from the bottom G but personnally I use this trick: I sing silently the C in my head and go down a semitone to have the B.
- Curiousity: unlike other Alleluia propers, this one does not use the same patterns as the word Alleluia for the finishing words of the verse.
Offert. Exspectans
Ps. 39, 2, 3 et 4.
Ps. 39, 3. 		5 LU1043

MV916
 GR362

GB182

OF104

SOV21
F/G
- Interesting structure: it is a mode 5 which ends on F but it waves between top A and C all along; you eventually meet the bottom F at the last measure. It is similar to going between D and F on a mode 2 with F clef.
- Lovely deployment on the word Deo and final nostro on F. I don't know if you are like me but I find this F sounds very good to finish with.
Comm. Panis quem ego
Ioann. 6, 52.
Ps. 110, 1-10. 		1 LU1043

MV917
 GR362

GB782

VPC126
MV2020
D/E♭
- Now that's a lovely incipit on Panis, sing it clear, as light as you can. Technically speaking it elevates then slows down: 4th, 2nd, semitone.
- Careful to the 4th up from the end of est to pro.
- Lovely elevation on vita after the word saeculi (it goes twice ACAC), therefore do not pause at both quarter bars.
16th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1044
MV918		 GR363
Intr. Miserere mihi... ad te
Ps. 85, 3 et 5, 1.
Ps. 85, 2 et 4. 		8 LU1044

MV918
 GR363

GB335

VPC127
E/F
- Suggestion: link the words Miserere mihi and Domine, in other words: no pause at the star, the singers be ready to join the cantor(s).
- Jolly elevation and ample "o" at the word copiosus = « abounding (in kindness) ».
Grad. Timebunt gentes
Ps. 101, 16-17. 		5 LU489

MV416
 GR71

GB1173
C/C♯
Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.
All. Cantate Domino
Ps. 97, 1. 		1 LU1045

MV920
 GR364

GB1077
D/E♭
Offert. Domine in auxilium
Ps. 39, 14 et 15.
Ps. 39, 1. 		6 LU1046

MV921
 GR364

GB993
F/G♯
- Interesting: in the end are repeated the words Domine, in auxilium meum respice = « Deign, O Lord, to rescue me ».
- Look at the word confundantur and remember to separate the various "n" from the previous vowels: co-nfu-nda-ntur.
Offert. Domine in auxilium (verses)
Ps. 39, 14 et 15.
Ps. 39, 1 et 2. 		6 OF106

GB18128

SOV21
F/G♯
Comm. Domine memorabor
Ps. 70, 16-17 et 18.
Ps. 70, 1-2, 3, 5-6, 9, 12, 14, 23. 		8 LU1046

MV922
 GR365

GB1318

VPC127
MV2020
D/E♭
- Go straight from justitiae to tuae: no lengthening, no pause.
- The shape of the melody on the words senectam et senium = « old and gray », ending on bottom D, seems to evoke the bending of an aged spine.
- Careful at the words et senium: it starts a minor 3rd higher than the previous note D, it is tempting to start on G instead of F.
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1047
MV923		 GR365
Intr. Justus es Domine
Ps. 118, 137 et 124, 1.
Ps. 110, 2-10. 		1 LU1047

MV923
 GR365

GB1284

VPC128
C♯
Classic entrance on a fifth DABbA.
Grad. Beata gens
Ps. 32, 12 et 6. 		1 LU1048

MV924
 GR366

GB1044
D/E♭
All. Domine exaudi
Ps. 101, 2. 		7 LU1049

MV925
 GR367

GB595
D/E♭
Offert. Oravi Deum
Dan. 9, 17, 18 et 19.
Dan. 9, 20. 		4 LU1050

MV926
 GR367

GB652
D/E
Offert. Oravi Deum (verses)
Dan. 9, 17, 18 et 19.
Dan. 9, 20. 		4 OF107

GB18130

SOV21
D/E
This article in French talks about what used to be liturgical a long time ago.
Basically: this Sunday used to be called "1st Sunday after the Saint Michael" and the previous Sunday would start the festivities of Saint Michael. There is no more remain in the liturgy about the feast of Saint Michael after the Offertory Oravi was amputated of its verses but here it is in its full version:
Oravi Deum meum ego Daniel, dicens : Exaudi, Domine, preces servi tui : illumina faciem tuam super sanctuarium tuum : * et propitius intende populum tuum, * super quem invocatum est nomen tuum, Deus.
V. I Adhuc me loquente et orante et narrante peccata mea et delicta populi mei Israel * super quem invocatum est nomen tuum, Deus.
V. II Audivi vocem dicentem mihi : Daniel, intellige verba, quæ loquor tibi, quia ego missus sum ad te. Nam et Michael venit in adjutorium meum. * Et propitius intende populum tuum * super quem invocatum est nomen tuum, Deus.
Here is the manuscript. In old Latin they would write 'michahel' for Michael.
You can find the restored melody by Solesmes page 107 in the 1935 Offertoriale book.
Comm. Vovete
Ps. 75, 12-13.
Ps. 75, 2-4, 9-11. 		2 LU1050

MV927
 GR368

GB1134

VPC128
MV2021
E/F
Wednesday in Ember week of September
Introibo
Daoudal
LU---
MV---		 GR368
Intr. Exsultate Deo
Ps. 80, 2, 3, 4 et 5. 6.
Ps. 80, 11 et 17. 		6C LU---
MV---		 GR368

GB1323

VPC129
D/F
I Grad. Quis sicut Dominus
Ps. 112, 5-7. 		5 LU---
MV---		 GR369
GB472
II Grad. Beata gens
Ps. 32, 12 et 6. 		1 LU1048

MV924
 GR366

GB1044
D/E♭
Same as 17th Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Meditabor
Ps. 118, 47 et 48.
Ps. 118, 57, 58. 		2A LU548

MV480
GR114

GB810

OF109

SOV8
C♯/D
Same as 2nd Sunday of Lent.
Comm. Comedite pinguia
2. Esdr. 8, 10.
Ps. 80, 2-3, 5, 11, 17. 		8 LU---
MV---		 GR370
GB496
VPC129
Friday in Ember week of September
Introibo
Daoudal
LU---
MV---		 GR370
Intr. Laetetur cor
Ps. 104, 3-4. 1.
Ps. 104, 2-5, 43-45. 		2 LU---
MV---		 GR146

GB864

VPC130
Same as Thursday in 4th Week of Lent.
Grad. Convertere Domine
Ps. 89, 13 et 1. 		5 LU1007

MV862
 GR108

GB1046
B/C
Same as 6th Sunday after Pentecost.
Offert. Benedic anima mea
Ps. 102, 2 et 5. 		5 LU---
MV---
GR105
GB1359
OF110
Same as Friday in Ember Week of Lent.
Comm. Aufer a me
Ps. 118, 22 et 24.
Ps. 118, 1-2, 39, 45, 77, 99-100, 143. 		2 LU---
MV---		 GR370

GB828

VPC130
A/B♭
Saturday in Ember week of September
Introibo
Daoudal
LU1052
MV---		 GR371
Intr. Venite adoremus
Ps. 94, 6-7. 1.
Ps. 94, 2 et 7. 		2A LU1052

MV---		 GR371

GB450

VPC130
1 Grad. Propitius esto
Ps. 78, 9 et 10. 		5 LU999

MV850
 GR107

GB332
B/C
Same as 4th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR).
2 Grad. Protector noster
Ps. 83, 10 et 9. 		5 LU1003

MV855
 GR108

GB1226
B/C
Same as 5th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR).
3 Grad. Convertere Domine
Ps. 89, 13 et 1. 		5 LU1007

MV862
 GR108

GB1046
B/C
Same as 6th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR).
4 Grad. Dirigatur oratio mea
Ps. 140, 2. 		7 LU1060

MV935
 GR109

GB44
C/C♯
Same as 19th Sunday after Pentecost (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember week of Lent (GR).
Hymn. Benedictus es Domine Deus
Dan. 3, 52-53. 		7 LU348

MV---		 GR16

GB2166
Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Advent.
Tract. Laudate
Ps. 116, 1-2. 		8 LU776II

MV639V
 GR110

GB1247
E/F
Same as Easter Vigil mass (LU, MV).
Same as Saturday in Ember Week in Lent (GR).
There is a typo in the Liber Usualis: the tract is not on page 760 (as written on page 543) but 776II.
Offert. Domine Deus salutis
Ps. 87, 2-3. 		8 LU544

MV---		 GR110

GB542

OF112
Same as Saturday in Ember Week of Lent.
Comm. Mense septimo
Levit. 23, 41 et 43.
Ps. 80, 2-3, 5, 11, 17. 		8 LU1055
MV---		 GR372
GB1149
VPC130
18th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1056
MV929		 GR372
Intr. Da pacem
Eccli. 36, 18.
Ps. 121, 1.
Ps. 121, 6-7. 		1 LU1056

MV929
 GR372

GB172

VPC131
D/E♭
Classic start on a 5th DABb.
- No pause at the quarter bar between tuae and Israel.
Grad. Laetatus sum
Ps. 121, 1 et 7. 		7 LU560

MV491
 GR139

GB1011
F/F♯
Same as 4th Sunday of Lent.
All. Timebunt gentes
Ps. 101, 16. 		1 LU1056

MV930
 GR373

GB1097
D/E♭
- Look at the double repeated pattern after the first and second half-bar: it would be a good idea to sing the second one lighter, like an echo to the first one. The same effect can be applied to the word tuam in the end.
- Be very careful at the B natural on the word Domine, it is only a semitone below the previous note C.
- The vowel "o" on the word omnes has a podatus and a torculus, it looks like a distropha on D but it's not. It can trick anyone if one is not careful.
Offert. Sanctificavit
Exodi 24, 4 et 5. 		5 LU1057

MV932
 GR374

GB838
D/E♭
- Get a good breath before et immolans victimas which is a lovely line to sing in one go.
- Also a good breath before the following line fecit sacrificium vespertinum. This one has a very nice echo on the words sacrificium / vespertinum: it sounds like this: CDCC then ABAA. To get the best of it, sing with one breath (there is no bar). It is really the joyful part of this offertory.
Offert. Sanctificavit (verses)
Exodi 24, 4 et 5. 		5 OF114

GB18131
D/E♭
Comm. Tollite hostias
Ps. 95. 8-9.
Ps. 95. 1-8, 9-12. 		4B LU1058

MV932
 GR374

GB404

VPC131
MV2021
A/B♭
Usually mode 4 has a final E but this one has a final B, the other (rare) possible final for mode 4. And the C clef is on the second line from the top when the usual mode 4 has a C clef on the top line.
- No lengthening and no pause on the words in atria ejus.
- No lengthening and no pause on the words in aula sancta.
- Look at the succession of clivis on the words adorate Dominum: they picture a humble bowing in adoration before God. Don't you think?
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1059
MV934		 GR375
Intr. Salus populi
Ps. 77, 1.
Ps. 77, 2-3. 		4 LU1059

MV934
 GR375

GB389

VPC132
F/F♯
Grad. Dirigatur oratio mea
Ps. 140, 2. 		7 LU1060

MV935
 GR109

GB44
C/C♯
Same as Saturday before 2nd Sunday of Lent (GR).
- Be careful at the minor third DB on the word dirigatur.
All. Confitemini... et invocate
Ps. 104, 1. 		2A LU1060

MV936
 GR376

GB1192
D/E♭
Offert. Si ambulavero
Ps. 137, 7.
Ps. 137, 3. 		8 LU1061

MV937
 GR376

GB616
E/F
Offert. Si ambulavero (verses)
Ps. 137, 7.
Ps. 137, 3. 		8 OF118

GB18132

SOV23
E/F
Comm. Tu mandasti
Ps. 118, 4-5.
Ps. 118, 1-3, 8-9, 26, 59-60, 134, 168. 		5 LU1062

MV938
 GR377

GB479

VPC132
MV2021
A/B♭
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
/ 2
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1063
MV940		 GR377
Intr. Omnia quae fecisti
Dan. 3, 31, 29 et 35.
Ps. 118, 1.
Ps. 118, 2 et 22. 		3 LU1063

MV940
 GR377

GB1056

VPC133
E/F
- Do no pause after the incipit Omnia: the cantors intone it and the choir joins straight on.
- No pause at the quarter bar between judicio and fecisti.
- The words et mandatis start on a clear GAB, goes to B natural, not flat.
- Lovely repeated GABC on da gloriam. The first one is actually a GABCD(CC), so nice, it is tempting to sing the second one the same way but it is only GABC, quickly followed by a 4th down to G.
- Another 4th GC on the word et before fac nobiscum, sung the same as the incipit Omnia.
- The words secundum multitudinem navigate around F. Notice the many E, sung gently one semitone below F.
- Be careful at the "cor" of misericordia with the 3rd down CA and the liquescent on B natural.
Grad. Oculi omnium
Ps. 144, 15-16. 		7 LU944

MV793
 GR314

GB1230
D/E♭
Same as Corpus Christi.
All. Paratum cor meum
Ps. 107, 2. 		3 LU1064

MV941
 GR378

GB745
D/E
Melody similar to Alleluia from Advent 4th, Epiphany Octave.
Least to say it is a difficult piece. Mode 3 is technical and not obvious for an Alleluia full of melisms.
- First difficulty at the beginning: a 4th DG followed by a major 3rd GB, the incipit itself finishes on B giving this particular flavour.
- Lovely repeated pattern GABCACABG in the middle of the Alleluia.
- At the end of the second paratum notice the B flat followed by a minor 3rd down to G.
- Then the word meum goes CA and it is tempting to sing CG instead, like the beginning of cor.
- The word gloria is wonderful with this repeated AAGGAFG three times. The only thing is to remember to jump to C in the middle with this beautiful 4th GC.
- Also after these three patterns it goes down a minor 3rd GE and this one is not always easy to pitch. What I do: memorize the previous F and go down a semitone.
- In the end the word mea is acrobatic:
1) it goes down gently FEC but suddenly goes up again a 5th on CG,
2) once again gentle FGA and suddenly another 5th down on DA,
3) finally finishing very low with a 4th down on DA.
My advice: sing prudently, watch your steps. Especially here the ending is not the classic Alleluia proper where the verse usually finishes on a similar melody as the word Alleluia itself.
- Final difficulty is to get back to the Alleluia, from D to EEF. But it starts with a distropha on E giving time to regroup.
Offert. Super flumina
Ps. 136, 1.
Ps. 136, 2-4. 		1 LU1065

MV942
 GR379

GB812
F/F♯
- The incipit Super flumina is quite long. Get your best cantor with a clear voice to intone it. In one breath.
- There are plenty of notes in the word Babylonis. Sing legato the syllables "by" and "lo", it will sound better.
- It is not easy to pitch the A on "di" in the word sedimus: memorize the previous A on "se"; it is a lengthened note before the quilisma so it helps the memorizing. No time to breathe, the next difficulty is to come back to G quickly after descending the climacus AGF on "di".
- The word recordaremur is a slow ascension with clear sounds e/o/a/e, but with a jump a 3rd in the end with a change of sonority: from the clear sound "re" to the more silent "mur".
- Link the whole phrase dum recordaremur tui, Sion: in a choir, breathe at different moments so to make it sound like a continuous melody.
Offert. Super flumina (verses)
Ps. 136, 1.
Ps. 136, 2-4. 		1 OF119

GB18133

SOV24
F/F♯
Comm. Memento verbi tui
Ps. 118, 49-50.
Ps. 118, 1-2, 25, 28, 41, 74, 76, 81-82, 114. 		4 LU1065

MV943
 GR379

GB696

VPC133
MV2021
F/F♯
- Similar progression of beating notes through verbi tui servo tuo: AAG-AAF-GGC-FF, the 3 clivis are a second, a third and a fourth.
- The word "me" after haec goes GAB so a clear tone-tone progression, avoid flattening the B.
- Interesting repeated pattern with the double torculus on in humilitate (affliction).
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1066
MV944		 GR380
Intr. In voluntate
Esth. 13, 9 et 10-11.
Ps. 118, 1.
Ps. 118, 4 et 166. 		4 LU1066

MV944
 GR380

GB1047

VPC134
D/E♭
Grad. Domine refugium
Ps. 89, 1-2. 		2A LU1067

MV946
 GR381

GB1108
E/G
Melody similar to Grad. Justus ut palma from Mass I of a Confessor not a Bishop.
All. In exitu Israel
Ps. 113, 1. 		2 LU1068

MV947
 GR381

GB1380
E/F
Words known from psalm 113 of Sunday Vespers in the Roman Breviary.
Offert. Vir erat
Iob 1. 		2A LU1069

MV949
 GR382

GB1363
C♯/D
First words in the book of Job: « There was a man in the land of Hus, whose name was Job, simple, and upright, and fearing God... »

Like many other offertory propers, there is a longer version in the 1935 Offertoriale from Solesmes (number 71, page 122 to 125, below).
Offert. Vir erat (verses)
Iob 1. 		2A OF122

GB16148
C♯/D
Offert. Vir erat (verses, rhythmic signs)
Iob 1. 		2A GB16149
C♯/D
Comm. In salutari
Ps. 118, 81, 84 et 86.
Ps. 118, 1, 41, 85, 87, 113, 123, 157, 161, 166, 174. 		1 LU1069

MV950
 GR383

GB1290

VPC134
MV2021
D/F
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU1070
MV951		 GR383
Intr. Si iniquitates
Ps. 129, 3-4, 1-2.
Ps. 129, 2, 4-5. 		3 LU1070

MV951
 GR383

GB1271

VPC135
C♯/D



Two videos from a polyphonic setting by Samuel Wesley.
Grad. Ecce quam bonum
Ps. 132, 1-2. 		1 LU1071

MV952
 GR384

GB614
C♯/D
Melody similar to the gradual Dulcis et rectus from the feast of Sacred Heart.
All. Qui timent Dominum
Ps. 113, 11. 		1 LU1072

MV953
 GR385

GB933
D/E♭
Offert. Recordare mei
Esth. 14, 12 et 13. 		1 LU1072

MV954
 GR385

GB67
D/E♭
Offert. Recordare mei (verses)
Esth. 14, 12 et 13. 		1 OF125

GB18135
D/E♭
Comm. Ego clamavi
Ps. 16, 6.
Ps. 16, 1-3, 5, 7-9, 15. 		8 LU1073

MV955
 GR386

GB464

VPC135
MV2022
D/E♭
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU1074
MV956		 GR386
Intr. Dicit Dominus : Ego
Ier. 29, 11, 12 et 14.
Ps. 84, 2.
Ps. 84, 3 et 13. 		6 LU1074

MV956
 GR386

GB735

VPC136
D/E♭
- Good breath after Ego cogito so to sing cogitationes pacis in one breath.
- For a good articulation, slightly detach the word reducam from captivitatem.
* An interesting comment on the CMAA forum talks about keeping the pitch for this proper: basically the pitch F is played (for the Fa note). It is not the starting note but it a note to memorize.
Grad. Liberasti nos
Ps. 43, 8-9. 		7 LU1075

MV958
 GR387

GB395
D/E♭
Not common to have the C clef on the 3rd line from the top.
- oderunt has a 4th down DA, not necessarily difficult but some might pitch it wrong.
- confudisti starts on D: difficult to pitch unless you memorize the same D three notes before.
- In Deo has a pattern CCA-BAG-AGFG where the B is natural, not B flat.
- laudabimur goes up to G but comes back quickly to F on "bi".
- et nomini starts a major 3rd down from the previous note then a 4th up.
- Lovely repeated pattern at confitebimur and in saecula, make a pause at the star.
All. De profundis
Ps. 129, 1-2. 		7 LU1076

MV959
 GR388

GB331
D/E♭
Watch out the 4th down on 'vocem' after the asterisk, it is tempting to sing 'vo' like 'Dó' from the previous 'Dóminus'.
Offert. De profundis
Ps. 129, 1-2. 		2 LU1076

MV960
 GR388

GB986
C♯/D
- Show confidence when launching the incipit De profundis. It starts low, goes up and sets the tune for the whole proper with the bouncing DF.
- Sing Domine exaudi in one breath, then take a good breath before attacking orationem meam.
- You might want to sing the whole Offertory from the 1935 Offertoriale (below).
Offert. De profundis (verses)
Ps. 129, 1-2.
Ps. 129, 1-3. 		2 OF126

GB15783
C♯/D
Extended version with verses.
- If you sing the whole, I suggest you add again the phrase "De profundis clamavi ad te Domine" at the end after the two verses, for soundly closure.
Total occurrences for this phrase: 3 times.
No need to put anything between the two verses.

- Translation from the Divinum Officium Website:
129:1 Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my prayer.
129:2 Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
129:3 If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.
Offert. De profundis (verses, rhythmic signs)
Ps. 129, 1-2.
Ps. 129, 1-3. 		2 OF126*

GB15784

PDF
C♯/D
Extended version with verses and rhythmic signs.

- This is a personal creation.
Feel free to send me your opinion on the rhythmic signs.
Comm. Amen dico vobis quidquid
Marc. 11, 24.
Ps. 129 vel Ps. 60. 		1 LU1077

MV961
 GR389

GB592

VPC136
MV2022
C/C♯
Sundays between 23th and 24th after Pentecost
Introibo
Baron
Johner
LU1078
MV---		 GR389 Same as 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
24th and Last Sunday after Pentecost
Introibo
Daoudal
Baron
Johner
LU1078
MV962		 GR389 Same as 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion.
Vespers
Ant. Amen dico vobis quia non
Cant. Magnificat 		1f LU1080

MV965
 AR576

GB2802
D/E♭
Amen, I say unto you, this generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled; * heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away, saith the Lord.



Mode Final Tenor examples M F T
 1  D A serious Kyrie XI, Jesu dulcis, Ave maris stella, Gaudeamus, Inclina, Veni Sancte Spiritus, Dies irae 1A A E
 2  D F sad/content Dominus dixit, Qui habitat, Jerusalem surge, Vir erat, De profundis, Justus ut palma 2A A C
 3  E C mystic Pange lingua, Exsurge, Eripe me, Omnia, Gaudens, Dignus, Benedicite 3B B G
 4  E A harmonious Credo I, Creator alme siderum, Resurrexi, Laetentur, Confirma, Various Alleluias 4B B E
 5  F C glad Credo III, Adoro te, Salve Regina, Attende Domine, Cogitationes, Tribulationes, Timebunt 5C C G
 6  F A devout Ave verum, Ave Regina, Regina caeli, Ubi caritas, In splendoribus, Pascha nostrum, Requiem 6C C E
 7  G D angelic Asperges, Hosanna, Oculi mei, Factus est repente, Ecce panis, Signum, In paradisum
 8  G C perfect Ad te levavi, Veni Creator, O salutaris Hostia, Introibo, Jubilate Deo, Pater, Lux aeterna


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