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The Adoremus Hymnal
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The Adoremus Hymnal, published in 1997 (now in its third printing), was designed for use both in small parishes with few musical resources and in large parishes with full choirs. Following the general plan in Musicam Sacram, this hymnal consists of three major sections:

1. the Order of the Mass;
2. musical settings for the Ordinary of the Mass; and
3., an excellent selection of the most beautiful hymns ever written -- for every season of the liturgical year and other feasts and holidays.

The music was selected on the basis of beauty, holiness, Catholic tradition, theological integrity, familiarity and simplicity. All the music is within the capabilities of every Catholic parish.

Special Features of the Adoremus Hymnal

Follows the principles of the Second Vatican Council's Constitution on the Liturgy and the post-Conciliar Vatican Instruction On Sacred Music
Contains a carefully made but ample selection of the best hymns both English and Latin of the Church's tradition, as well as hymns more recently composed
Includes Gregorian and English chant settings for the Ordinaries (Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei)
Selected by a committee of Church musicians, parish priests, religious and laity (the ones who will be doing the singing!)
Includes the entire Order of Mass in Latin and English, with music for acclamations and responses
Beautifully and sturdily bound, with two ribbons, using the highest quality acid-free natural paper
Many traditional Latin hymns are included in both Latin and English versions (e.g., Ave Maria, Veni, veni Emmanuel)
All English hymns appear in the original "un-modernized" English texts (retaining sacred language and using standard English)
For more information, see the Introduction to The Adoremus Hymnal

The Adoremus Hymnal is available in three editions from Ignatius Press:
Pew Edition:
Index of Ordinaries
Index of Hymns by first lines
Index by Liturgical Season or Occasion
Melody only.
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Choir Edition:
Everything in the Pew Edition plus Indices of:
Tune Names, Tunes, Authors and Sources,
Translators, Composers and Sources,
Complete Harmonization or Arrangements, (Chant in neumes)
Scriptural References and Index of Ordinaries

Organ Edition:
Music plus above indices - Modern notation for chant accompaniment
In 3-ring binder, with a set of four CDs that include all the sung parts of the hymnal (first stanza and refrain).

The CD set included with the Organ edition may be purchased separately.
SEE Adoremus Hymnal Sample Page

Inquire about special prices for parishes and bookstores.
The Adoremus Hymnal was published in 1997 by Ignatius Press, and is now in its second edition. Click HERE to go to the Ignatius Press website for ORDERING INFORMATION, and inquiries about DISCOUNTS FOR PARISHES, BOOK STORES.
What did Vatican II really say about music?
Quotes from Sacrosanctum Concilium

"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as a combination of sacred music and words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy.... Therefore sacred music is to be considered the more holy, the more closely connected it is with the liturgical action....
The Church recognizes Gregorian Chant as being specially suited to the Roman liturgy. Therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services....
It is desirable also that an edition [of Gregorian chant] be prepared containing simpler melodies for use in smaller churches....
The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and cultivated with great care....
Bishops and other pastors of souls must ensure that when ever the sacred action is to be accompanied by chant, the whole body of the faithful may be able to contribute....

-- Vatican Council II, Sacrosanctum Concilium

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