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?
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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
Lord Have Mercy
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God
Holy, Holy, Holy
Memorial Acclamation 1
Memorial Acclamation 2
Memorial Acclamation 3
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Amen
Lamb of God
Lamb of God
Lamb of God
Chants
Mass of St Francis
Paul Taylor