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WASHINGTON, D.C. - When Catholics return to their churches as coronavirus-induced lockdowns ease up, they’re not likely to be confronted with a bunch of unfamiliar words in Latin printed in some medieval-era typeface with notes in the shape of squares rather than ovals.
That said, those who monitor these kinds of things say there’s a “modest resurgence” over the past decade in the use of chant at Mass, while devotees of the idiom can’t get enough of it.
“It’s fair to say that there is that small - a relatively small - group of congregations who embrace chant because of its musical appeal to them,” said Michel Silhavy, a senior project manager for GIA Music in Chicago.
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'Modest resurgence' seen in the use of chant at Mass
That said, those who monitor these kinds of things say there’s a “modest resurgence” over the past decade in the use of chant at Mass, while devotees of the idiom can’t get enough of it.
“It’s fair to say that there is that small - a relatively small - group of congregations who embrace chant because of its musical appeal to them,” said Michel Silhavy, a senior project manager for GIA Music in Chicago.
Continued below.
'Modest resurgence' seen in the use of chant at Mass
