Gregorian Chant I:  
The Gregorian Melody:  The Expressive Power of the Word

An introduction to historically-informed performance practice of Gregorian chant.  The systematic presentation of the principal qualities of Gregorian melody will complement and prepare for singing of the repertoire, with special attention to the syllabic repertoire of the Mass and Office.

Bibliography:

1.  The Gregorian Melody:  The Expressive Power of the Word (Alberto Turco)  (handouts in English translation by Fr. Stephen Concordia, O.S.B. of La melodia gregoriana:  forza espressiva della Parola, Rome, 2004)

2.  Antiphonale Monasticum (1934) (PDF)

3.  Graduale Simplex (1967, 1968, 1975) (PDF)
 
WHEN:  St. Gregory (Fall) Term
WHERE:  Most Holy Name of Jesus School, Troy Hill
FACULTY:  Father Stephen Concordia, O.S.B.
PREREQUISITE:  At least two credits of Ear Training at the collegiate level
COST:  $300/term (fourteen 90-minute sessions)