Bear Music
Music for the Liturgy
New Lectionary - Advent 2024
Like many others I have been updating psalms for the new Lectionary which comes into use on First Sunday of Advent 2024. Psalms for Advent and Christmas are now available:
Also updated is the Helmsley Alleluia – with Advent verses from the new Lectionary.
Music for Rites
Responsorial Psalms and Antiphons are available for:
- Sacraments of Initiation including:
- RCIA
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Funerals
Psalms
Psalm settings for Sundays, Solemnities and Sacraments can be found here in a variety of styles. Simple settings are provided for the Common Psalms which include other settings where the same psalm occurs in the Lectionary.
The page includes a list of psalm settings and of Sundays etc.
Mass Parts
At any Mass it is important to sing the Mass rather than just sing at Mass. Key to that principle is for the whole congregation to participate in the parts of the Mass: the Penitential Act, the Gloria, Gospel Acclamation, Eucharistic Acclamations (Sanctus, Memorial Acclamations and Amen), and Lamb of God.
Other Music
Here will be found a variety of pieces which are not Mass Parts, Psalms or Antiphons. These includes songs with congregational refrains and pieces for choirs written for a variety of occasions. There are ‘short songs’ or chants which can be used in different circumstances. read more…
- Current Settings
Advent & Christmas
- 1st Sunday of Advent
- 2nd Sunday of Advent
- 3rd Sunday of Advent
- 4th Sunday of Advent
- Nativity of the Lord
- Holy Family
- Mary, Mother of God
- 2nd Sunday after the Nativity
- Epiphany of the Lord
- Baptism of the Lord
Proper of Saints
Antiphons: Solemnities & Feasts of the Lord
- 8 December — The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Recent Additions
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Antiphons Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord Dedication of the Lateran Basilica — 9 November EA I I saw the holy city (Is 62) EA II Behold God’s dwelling with human race (83) CA Be built up like living stones (Rev 4) Responsorial Psalm Psalm 45 (46): 2–3. 5-6. 8-9....
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Antiphons Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord Exaltation of the Holy Cross — 14 September EA We should glory in the Cross (66) CA When I am lifted up from the earth (35) Responsorial Psalm Psalm 77 (78): 1–2, 34-38 r. 7 — Never forget the deeds of the Lord. Note...
Psalm 45 (46)
God is for us a refuge and strength. Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Psalm 45 (46): 2–3. 5-6. 8-9. r. 5 — The waters of a river give joy to God's city, the holy place where the Most High dwells. Psalm 45 (pdf) Psalm 45 r (pdf)
Psalm 77 (78)
Give heed, my people to my teaching. 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Psalm 77 (78): 3-4. 23-25, 54 r. 24 — The Lord gave them bread from heaven. Psalm 77 (18OTB) (pdf) Psalm 77 (18OTB) r (pdf) The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Psalm 77 (78): 1–2, 34-38 r. 7 —...
1 Timothy 3
O praise the Lord, all you nations! He was manifested in the flesh. Epiphany of the Lord, Baptism of the Lord; Evening Prayer I 1 Timothy 3:16 — He was manifested in the flesh. A lively setting of this canticle which could be used at other liturgies in the Christmas...
Who do you say that I am?
A song based on Matthew 16 and Jesus' question and the disciples' response followed by Peter's acclamation. You are the Christ, Son of the living God, Jesus the Messiah. Who do you say that I am? for Congregation, Cantor, Guitar and Keyboard. Who do you say -...