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Singing Monastic

Dr. Jennifer Donelson Associate Professor and Director of Sacred St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie) – New York [email protected] JenniferDonelson.com Outline for today’s webinar: 1. Introduction to the Divine Office 2. Basics of good vocal production 3. Introduction to neumatic notation 4. Singing Monastic Compline 5. ? & A Introduction to the Divine Office

• “Seven times a day will I praise you.” • “Pray without ceasing.” Introduction to the Divine Office

• (Office of Readings) • (Morning ) • (suppressed by Vatican II) • (Midmorning Prayer) • () • (Midday Prayer) • None (Midafternoon Prayer) • (Evening Prayer) • Compline (Night Prayer) Monastic Compline (Ancient Usage)

• Incipit • Short versicle and response • Lectio Brevis with versicle and its response • Confessionem • Versicle and response (invitation) • Psalmody • • Capitulum with versicle and its response • Short • Collect • Conclusion • Marian with versicle and its response and collect • Final prayer Roman Compline (Ancient Usage)

• Incipit • Short versicle and response • Lectio Brevis with versicle and its response • Confessionem • Versicle and response (invitation) • Psalmody with its antiphon • Hymn • Capitulum, short responsory, versicle and its response • with its antiphon • Short preces • Collect • Conclusion • Marian antiphon with versicle and its response and collect • Final prayer Monastic Compline (Newer Usage) Basics of Good Vocal Production

• Relax • Matching pitch Introduction to Neumatic Notation Introduction to Neumatic Notation Introduction to Neumatic Notation Introduction to Neumatic Notation Introduction to Neumatic Notation Introduction to Neumatic Notation Movable DO

1/2 1/2 1/2 Movable DO

1/2 1/2 1/2 Movable DO

1/2 1/2 ½ from la ½ from ti The Basics of Notation

Punctum The Basics of Notation

Dotted Punctum : a combination of two or more notes

Clivis Neumes: a combination of two or more notes

Podatus Neumes: a combination of two or more notes

Torculus Neumes: a combination of two or more notes

Porrectus Neumes: a combination of two or more notes

Scandicus Neumes: a combination of two or more notes

Climacus Neumes: a combination of two or more notes

Two different performance methods Bistropha, Tristropha Expressivity: achieved through landing softly, growing louder, and lingering slightly on the note to do so

Episema On long episemata, most lengthening belongs to the first note

Episema Expressivity within a

Quilisma Expressivity within a Neume

Salicus Liquescence Liquescence Fusion of Neumes Creates a Pressus

Must occur within a single syllable Extension of Neumes

Addition Resupinus Flexus Flexus Subpunctis of a punctum Custos, Asterisk, Repeat Signs, Mode Number, Syllabification

Mode Number

Custos

Asterisk Repeat Sign (denotes (can also be entrance of the notated as bis; choir after the ij is 2, iij is 3) [s]) Bar Lines

• Quarter bar (minima) – Minor grammatical division – Optional breath – Adds no time • Half (minor) – Small grammatical division, usually denoted with punctuation – Mandatory breath – Adds no time (likely have to cut short previous note) • Full (divisio maior) – Major grammatical division, denoted with punctuation – Mandatory breath – Adds one or two beats breath following • Double (finalis) – End of the piece or division between choirs (e.g., Gloria) – May add time within a piece, depending on the performance practice Resources for Further Study

• St. Cecilia in Ryde – http://gregorian-chant-hymns.com/publications/liturgy-of-hours.html • Divinumofficium.com • Silverstream – https://www.radiomaria.ie/podcast-liturgy-of-the--radio-maria-ireland/ • La Barroux – https://barrouxchant.com • FSSP in Sydney – Paperback • http://www.lulu.com/shop/terce-sext-and-compline/monastic-office-v5-pb/paperback/ product-22535352.html – Hardback • http://www.lulu.com/shop/terce-sext-and-compline/monastic-office-v5-hcb/hardcover/ product-22535316.html • 1934 Antiphonale Monasticum – http://archive.ccwatershed.org/media/pdfs/13/12/04/20-23-50_0.pdf Summer 2020 Sacred Music Classes St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY

www.dunwoodie.edu Deadline: Monday, June 1

Graduate-level study structured for Online summer, 3-, and 5-day busy schedules intensive courses available ALL COURSES ONLINE DURING SUMMER 2020 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC 50% tuition discount for first-time students or church musicians

✤ Principles of Sacred Music ✤ Teaching to Children History of sacred music, study of Church legislation, in- Pedagogical techniques for teachers with special emphasis depth discussion of practical issues surrounding sacred on the Ward method of teaching chant. July 20–24, 9:00 music programs. Asynchronous on-line June 1–July 26 + a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Taught by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. live online July 27 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fulfills course requirements for the St. Cecilia Academy ✤ Conducting and Group Vocal Pedagogy certification. Taught by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. for the Parish Music Director Strategies and practice in conducting and teaching healthy ✤ Principles of Chant vocal production to amateur singers. July 29–31, 9:00 a.m. Introduction to Gregorian chant, vocal and rehearsal to 6:00 p.m. Taught by Dr. Timothy McDonnell. techniques for choirs, and development of conducting skills. July 13–17, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fulfills course ✤ Introduction to the Organ for Pianists requirements for the St. Cecilia Academy certification. Essential knowledge and practice with registration, good Taught by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. technique, pedaling, hymn- and service-playing, and appropriate repertoire. August 3–7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m. Taught by Dr. Crista Miller. For more information, or to apply, go to Questions? www.dunwoodie.edu Contact Associate Dean, Dr. Donna Eschenauer [email protected] and click on “Dunwoodie Music” (914) 367–8280

Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka is an Associate Professor and the Director of Sacred Music at St. Joseph’s Seminary. Her scholarly and practical expertise lies in Gregorian chant and the Church’s teachings on sacred music. She has served as the president of the Society for (SCL), and is currently on the board of the SCL and the Church Music Association of America (CMAA). Dr. Donelson-Nowicka is the managing editor of the CMAA’s quarterly journal Sacred Music, and is a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship. She directs the Metropolitan Catholic Chorale, which she founded, as well as the St. Joseph’s Seminary Schola Cantorum. She is on the faculty of Cardinal Kung Academy in Stamford, CT, and teaches Gregorian chant to children using the Ward method in both Pelham and Sleepy Hollow, NY. Having given workshops in parishes, dioceses, and around the world, she also co-hosts Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast.

Dr. Timothy McDonnell is Director of Choral Activities at the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America. Widely recognized for his broad skill set and musicianship, conductor-composer McDonnell has earned a reputation for creativity and leadership on and off the podium. Dr. McDonnell has led several distinguished ensembles, including the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and the Collier County Sinfonietta, and has worked with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including Gustavo Dudamel, Andrey Boreyko, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Cristian Macelaru, and Robert Page. Having worked with a variety of university and professional ensembles throughout the world, Dr. McDonnell’s performances have won national recognition. In 2013 McDonnell was a finalist for the American Prize in choral conducting for his performance of Mozart’s , and in 2014 he took third place in the 2014 American Prize for his performance of Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem.

Dr. Crista Miller is the Director of Music and Organist at Houston’s Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, where she directs the adult and children’s choirs and the concert series. Her Organ Committee was responsible for Martin Pasi’s 2010 Opus 19 organ. Her recent double-CD Bonjour and Willkommen: A Franco-German Debut (Acis Productions) has been hailed by Gramophone Magazine for “superlative artistry . . . and musical intelligence.” Dr. Miller has performed in 11 countries and 26 states, and is an engaging conference presenter. Her research on Naji Hakim’s music appears in the 2014 book Mystic Modern: The Music, Thought, and Legacy of Charles Tournemire and in December 2015’s ORGAN: Journal für die Orgel. Her students have served several parishes and successfully competed nataionally. Crista earned the DMA from the Eastman School of Music in 2006. She continues to serve Eastman’s EROI in a leadership and research role. Tuition Other Helpful Information 50 % discount for 1st-time students or musicians • Course textbooks information will be sent to in the St. Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians. students upon registration so they can order materials in time for the beginning of class. The St. Cecilia Academy is open to all parish and school • Live (synchronous) online instruction will be given via musicians who obtain a letter of support from their pastor. Zoom. • “Introduction to the Organ for Pianists” requires and Full price: $500 to audit, $500 per credit (some intermediat or higher level of piano proficiency. classes are 2 credits, others are 3 credits) Looking to Learn More? Listen on iTunes, YouTube, SoundCloud, or Stitcher You’ve got questions about sacred discussion of Church documents work. We’ll introduce you to Saint Elisabeth of the Trinity, we music? on sacred music, to the music of Catholics who love their faith and, hope to help draw souls to Christ Here’s your chance to learn what certain composers or eras, through sacred music, offer all their through the beauty of the Church’s the Church teaches and envisions Gregorian chant, the role of music efforts for his glory and the sacred music. for music in the sacred liturgy. in Catholic education, and sanctification of all who hear them. techniques for directing a better We aim for our podcast to be Welcome to Square Notes: The Sacred choir rehearsal. We’ll interview thoughtful, encouraging, and Music Podcast with your hosts Peter bishops, priests, music directors, informative. We hope, too, that it Carter and Dr. Jennifer Donelson. composers, teachers, philosophers, will inspire and motivate you to We address topics of interest both and theologians. We’ll talk to work for the renewal of authentic to priests and liturgical musicians, people who found a home in the beauty in sacred music—whether as well as a general audience of because they you’re a working church musician Catholics interested in learning heard the call of Christ in the or an average Catholic in the pews more about the Catholic Church’s Church’s sacred music. We’ll ask wondering what’s going on. With teachings and treasury of sacred questions about how really great the of our patronesses, www.sacredmusicpodcast.com music. Our topics range from music programs are doing their Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom and Questions?

Dr. Jennifer Donelson Associate Professor and Director of Sacred Music St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie) – New York [email protected] JenniferDonelson.com