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A resource for schools introducing a Mass Setting of the new translation of the Roman Missal. Prepared by James Long CaSPA Music Adviser. Mass of St Francis. Composed by Paul Taylor. Why the Mass of St Francis?. Simple elegance Key is appropriate for a variety of voice types
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A resource for schools introducing a Mass Setting of the new translation of the Roman Missal Prepared by James Long CaSPA Music Adviser Mass of St Francis Composed by Paul Taylor
Why the Mass of St Francis? • Simple elegance • Key is appropriate for a variety of voice types • The range is not extreme – one octave • Organ accompaniment is simple and playable guitar chords are included • Uses call and response • Melodies use repetition and simple steps and leaps • The rhythm of the lyric setting is appropriate and • Can be expanded for choir and other instrumentalists • This is an original setting of the Mass
Mass of St Francis Paul Taylor