Composed by Alan Rees. Parish. Choral, Chant, Eucharist. Octavo. Paraclete Press #9920. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.9920).
The Mass of St. Gregory the Great is written in a practical yet tuneful style for both choral and congregational use. Simple organ introductions provide the musical foundation for each line of the text. The English translation is from The Roman Missal (c.1973). The chant-like lines are subtly supportive of the text and are easy to learn. This mass will find favor with churches looking for a setting that is both distinguished and practical for congregations.
