Singing the French Liturgy

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

With a view to establishing a regular choral group and building a repertoire of hymns for the monthly French Masses, this one-credit class will focus on learning, practicing and rehearsing about 35 hymns from which the entrance, offertory, communion, and concluding musical pieces for the Mass will be drawn. Practice in pronunciation and articulation and developing harmonies on simple melodies will account for the greater portion of the classroom activities. Musical expertise, experience or ability is less important than a good level of French (20202 or higher) and a willingness to participate. Participation in the choir of the French Mass is encouraged though not obligatory for the enrolled students.