7/31/08 Responsory - 17th OT

Each pair of versicles except the second can be divided into two parts and assigned to a measure of music.  So if the first measure is A and the second B, the layout would be as follows:

V. A, B

R. A, B

V. A,

R. B

V. A, B

R. A, B

If that's confusing, see the measure layout on this piece.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/30/08 Canticle - 17th OT

Kudos to the first person who can tell me what the last two chords in the piece theoretically constitute and name a relatively well-known piece of music that has one (Hint: There's one in Handel's "Messiah," but you'll have to say which part).

Non nobis,

Adam

7/29/08 Second Psalm - 17th OT

Same format as the rest of the week.  Today, I experimented by using different voicing within the same essential chord structure.  The only difference in structure between the first and second halves of the verses is the tonality of the I/i chord in the first measure, as you'll see below.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/28/08 First Psalm - 17th OT

It feels so good to be caught up online!  Hopefully, it will be a long time before I'm that long without internet access again.  That way, I can keep posting once per day and not pile up too much work on myself :)  That being said, here's today's piece.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/27/08 Versicles - 17th OT

It's going to be hard to follow yesterday's piece, but there are still just under 300 days left to do, so I need to get to work.  This week marks the first compositions in a minor key in a while, so that should provide variety :)

Non nobis,

Adam

7/26/08 Intercessions - 16th OT

As stated on the piece itself, this has been dedicated to Kateri Tiller by her family, on the occasion of her birthday.  The Tiller's are wonderful performers and supporters of genuine liturgical music, and this project is fortunate to have their support.  This piece was made even more special because it was performed by myself and the Tiller family on July 27, 2008, marking the first performance of a Canticum Quotidianum piece!  Altogether, it made for a very meaningful dedication, which Kateri definitely deserves.  Happy Birthday, Kateri!

Non nobis,

Adam

7/25/08 Magnificat - 16th OT

Self-explanatory.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/24/08 Responsory - 16th OT

The repeats and general structure of this piece follow the structure for the responsory, so it should be easy to follow.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/23/08 Canticle - 16th OT

The fifth and eighth measures are again reserved for the alleluias.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/22/08 Second Psalm - 16th OT

Again, the usual format.

Non nobis,

Adam

Delay

Hello, everyone!  I am very sorry for the long delay in posts.  I have NOT given up this project, and I've been faithfully writing a song a day.  However, I've been without sufficient internet access to be able to post for over a week.  I will be working on getting everything posted this week, and I have good news:  Not only have I found a way to post the previous entries under their correct dates and times, but I've also recorded the approximate times I finished each piece.  That means that I can post each piece at roughly the time I would have been able to do so if I'd had internet access at the time, which will help in archiving and organizational matters.  Thank you for both your patience and your continued support.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/21/08 First Psalm - 16th OT

This week will see a return to metrical antiphons, complete with slurs for easy following along at home.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/20/08 Versicles - 16th OT

Can you spot the mistake?  I'll fix it later.

Non nobis,

Adam

PS - It's in the seventh full measure.

7/19/08 Intercessions - 15th OT

This follows my usual format for intercessions, so there's not much to explain.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/18/08 Magnificat - 15th OT

This one is entirely non-metrical.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/17/08 Responsory - 15th OT

Each line can be split into two parts, and each part gets two measures—one recitation and one metrical.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/16/08 Canticle - 15th OT

The format for the verses is outlined in the lyrics.

My thanks to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for her continued inspiration and patronage.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/15/08 Second Psalm - 15th OT

As in yesterday's, measures with stems are metrical.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/14/08 First Psalm - 15th OT

Measures with only whole notes are recitation measures.  Measures with stems are metrical.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/13/08 Versicles - 15th OT

As indicated, the fifth measure is to be skipped the first time through.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/12/08 Intercessions - 14th OT

Pretty straightforward today.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/11/08 Magnificat - 14th OT

For the three-line stanzas, skip the last two bars (which is different from what I normally do).

Non nobis,

Adam

7/10/08 Responsory 14OT

This one was fun.  I always enjoy playing with the relationship between I and vi chords.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/9/08 Canticle - 14th OT

Here's today's piece.  Specifics will also come later.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/8/08 Second Psalm - 14th OT

I'll edit this post to explain the logistics of this one later.  Happy birthday, Georgina!

Non nobis,

Adam

7/7/08 First Psalm - 14th OT

I posted yesterday's entry at the time I would have posted it had I had access to the internet.  Today's is (and hopefully all of this week's will be) posted in real time, so to speak.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/6/08 Versicles - 14th OT

This week is reminiscent of fauxbordon, in that everything on the whole note is chanted, and everything in a measure with stems is counted rhythmically.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/5/08 Intercessions - 13th OT

I'm going to be away for the better part of this coming week, and I'll do my best to post everything I write.  However, if  can't, I'll post everything when I get back.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/4/08 Magnificat - 13th OT

Happy Independence Day!  Three-line stanzas should skip the third recitation measure.  Two-line stanzas should be paired into four-line stanzas.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/3/08 Responsory - 13th OT

This one's going to be a bit complicated.  Basically, if the notes don't have stems, they're recitation notes.  If they do, they're metrical.  And the fifth measure (with the single quarter note) is a metrical pickup to the sixth.  However, the whole thing should be relatively free in terms of meter.

Obviously, this is structured like the Responsories: First part is repeated, second part contains the second half of the first part.  Then Gloria Patri, then the first part again.

Non nobis,

Adam

7/2/08 Canticle - 13th OT

Now, I know the word "alleluia" is in the public domain.  The rest should be easy :)

Non nobis,

Adam

7/1/08 Second Psalm - 13th OT

I tried to make the syllable assignment as easy to follow as possible for the antiphon, but when in doubt, follow the slurs as closely as possible.

Non nobis,

Adam