Resources: Mass Propers, Ordo, Gregorian Chant, and Rubrics

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High Mass Rubrics for Choir Master

These are my own notes that I learned from my time in the schola in St. Mary's and our former choir master.

Choir and Congregation | Schola

Processional: On Sundays start when the priest is ready to begin the procession. On weekdays the processional is replaced by the Introite.
Asperges or Vidi Aquam: On Sunday. Intoned by Celebrant
Introite: On Sundays begin when the prayer at the foot of the altar start. On weekdays, begin when the priest begins to process to the sanctuary
Kyrie: On Sundays, start immediately after the Introite. On Weekdays, same, unless it is a Missa Cantata - then begin when the MC starts the confiteor.
Gloria: Intoned by the Celebrent, when in season.
Gradual:
Alleluia / Tract / Sequence: Immediately following the Gradual depending on season
Credo: Intoned by the priest on Sundays and major feasts after Gospel or Sermon.
Offertory (Propers): Intone by Cantor after the Dominus Vobiscum
Offertory (Hymn): After propers and must to short enough to not interfere with priest.
Sanctus: Intoned at the ringing of the bells at the Sanctus.
Consecration (Organ): can play short piece post consecration. Normally Eucharistic piece is appropriate.
Agnus Dei: Intone after the Pax Domini
Communion (Hymn): Intoned at the beginning of the communion or immediately after the choir communicates.
Communion (Proper): Intoned when the Celebrant returns to the altar after distributing communion and has closed the tabernacle.
Angelus (when custom): Intone by Celebrant
Recessional Hymn: Intoned when the Celebrant Genuflects or pauses after the Last Gospel

Hymn Plan Template

Pro:
Asperges or Vidi Aquam:(Sundays)
Introite:
Kyrie:
Gloria (if in season):
Gradual/Alleluia/Tract/Sequence:
Credo:
Offertory(Propers-after Dominus Vobiscum):
Offertory(Hymn):
Sanctus (after Dicentes) | 12. Consecration (Organ) | 13. Agnus Dei (after pax domini):
Comm (Hymn):
Comm (Proper:Fr. returns to the Altar):
Recessional:

ShortForm

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Comments

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Church Militant TV and the SSPX - Again

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Cathinfo and the 'resistance' perspective (updated with response to comment)

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