The Ministry of Music (Collegeville Ministry Series)

Harmon SNDdeN, Kathleen

ISBN 10: 0814648703 ISBN 13: 9780814648704

Publisher: Liturgical Press, 2016

Synopsis

Like its predecessor, this revised edition of The Ministry of Music explores liturgical singing in terms of how it enables the gathered assembly to enter more fully into ritual enactment of the paschal mystery. The “whats” and “how-tos” of music ministry are developed from this perspective. How does communal liturgical singing enable us to participate in and surrender to the paschal mystery? What musical and pastoral choices best enable the singing to fulfill this role? And how does the singing form us in a paschal mystery spirituality that shapes daily Christian living and makes the relationship between liturgy and life more evident?
This edition incorporates new understandings of the ministry of liturgical music generated by Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship (STL). New material addresses the underlying theology shaping STL, provides schemas for using both the Proper chants and vernacular songs at the Entrance and Communion, discusses the value of singing the dialogues, and explores silence as a necessary component of music-making and liturgical prayer.

The Collegeville Ministry series provides practical, effective help for those serving the parish through various ministries. Brand-new volumes complement the already popular existing volumes that have been completely updated and expanded. The Collegeville Ministry series offers inexpensive, yet comprehensive, training on the various liturgical roles. Each booklet is prepared by a specialist in the field and provides down to earth suggestions for making ministry more meaningful for the ministers and those they serve.

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More than just a simple guide to liturgical music, The Ministry of Music explores the acclamations, hymns, and responsorial psalm from the perspective of liturgy as ritual enactment of the paschal mystery?an enactment which the music allows us to join. Harmon includes practical advice and suggestions for selecting seasonal music and helps create a paschal mystery spirituality to shape our daily lives. Begins with an Introduction and Part I, Liturgy and the Paschal Mystery. Chapters in Part II, Musical Implications and Pastoral Applications are: ?Defining Liturgical Music,? ?Singing the Acclamations,? ?Singing the Hymns and Songs,? ?Singing the Responsorial Psalm,? ?Singing the Litanies,? ?Selecting Music with the Liturgical Year in Mind,? ?Selecting Seasonal Sets of Service Music,? ?Selecting a Parish Music Resource.? Concludes with Part III, A Paschal Mystery Spirituality for Liturgical Musicians.?In The Ministry of Music: Singing the Paschal Mystery, Kathleen Harmon examines the musical elements proper to the contemporary Roman Catholic eucharist not only in terms of their history and function but always with a view to their ability to form the Christian assembly in its continued entrance into the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. Sound?organized and usually texted?becomes a vehicle for God?s presence to the worshippers. Such a sacramental view of music testifies to its importance, along with the other arts that are employed in liturgical celebration. Thus, liturgical music should not be perceived simply as something mandated by the rubrics or as a pleasant diversion during the hour or so Catholics spend in church on Sunday, but rather as an element vital to authentic liturgy. After reading The Ministry of Music, one wants to encourage all faint-hearted congregants to sing out with full voice their faith in Jesus the Lord.? Frank C. Quinn, O.P. Professor of Liturgical Theology Aquinas Institute of Theology?The Ministry of Music: Singing the Paschal Mystery is an interplay of liturgical scholarship, musical expertise, pragmatic ministry, and faithful discipleship. Kathleen Harmon provides the reader with a solid and thorough grounding in scripture and the documents and traditions of the Church, bringing their insights to bear on the daily, weekly, and seasonal realities of the life of the pastoral musician. This book will not only be a benefit but a blessing to all those who minister through music in the mission to spread the Gospel.? Alan Hommerding Senior Editor World Library Publications The music and liturgy division of J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.?Kathleen Harmon has carefully prepared a handbook that probes the theological, liturgical, and practical hands-on issues pastoral musicians must confront in their ministry. It is a must-read for musicians, clergy, liturgists, catechists, and liturgical ministers of all descriptions, who together must diligently work to communicate its lessons to the man and woman in the pew.? Robert J. Batastini Vice President/Senior Editor GIA Publications

About the Author

Kathleen Harmon, SNDdeN, is a noted liturgical theologian and musician, author and composer, presenter and teacher. She holds a graduate degree in music and a doctorate in theology.

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0814648703
• ISBN 13: 9780814648704
• Binding: Staple Bound
• Number of pages: 104