The Song of Prayer: A Practical Guide to Gregorian Chant

The Community Of Jesus

ISBN 10: 1557255768 ISBN 13: 9781557255761

Publisher: Paraclete Press, 2010

Synopsis

This is a tried and true beginner's guide to the singing and understanding of Gregorian chant. Developed at The Community of Jesus, where the Divine Office is sung in Latin every day, The Song of Prayer shows how chant takes Christians back to the early days of the church when people gathered together to pray each day, every day. You don't have to be highly musical in order to get started. Readers individuals as well as study groups in churches and classrooms will learn the basics of Gregorian chant, with some preliminary instruction in Latin, chant notation, its history and development, and very basic theology. An instructional 45-minute CD accompanies the book and provides a supreme example of the complete service of Compline, making learning easy and practical. The Song of Prayer is the perfect introduction for those new to Gregorian chant, and eager to learn about this profound way of prayer.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

With this simple guide, you will soon be able to close the day in quiet beauty and simplicity, chanting the service of Compline as they do at monasteries all over the world. You don't have to be musical in order to get started. You'll learn the basics of chant, including chant notation, its history and development, and spirituality.

Ideal for individuals as well as small groups in churches, homes, and classrooms, this book teaches you to chant the complete service of Compline and offers and experience of Compline and offers an experience like that of the Christians of the early church who gathered together each day to pray in song.

About the Author:

The Community of Jesus is an ecumenical Christian community in the Benedictine monastic tradition whose mission is to be a faithful witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to glorify God through worship, the common life, and the creative arts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paraclete Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1557255768
• ISBN 13: 9781557255761
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Number of pages: 128