catholic mass hymnal with tunes and tonic solfas (PDF)

CATHOLIC HYMNS IN TUNES

TONIC SOL-FA EDITION

CATHOLIC HYMNS IN TUNES

TONIC SOL - FA EDITION

A compilation based on suggested tunes in the Ghanaian Catholic
Hymnal

Compiled and Edited By Kojo Frimpong

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Much effort has been made to trace the owners of compositions, and copyright
material, but I could not identify the composers of some pieces. I do hope that no
copyright has been infringed. If, however, the contrary is the case, I ask for pardon
and render an unqualified apology, and I would appreciate it, if such was brought
to my notice.

All Enquiries to
Tel: 0201199362/ 0246042910
Email: kojofrimps@outlook.com

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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated is dedicated to all the choirs I have been associated with,
(Pax Romana Choir, University Of Ghana, St. Thomas Aquinas Youth Choir, and
Marian Youth Choir, Adenta,) they are the inspiration for the compilation of this
book.

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FOREWORD
Right from the days when I started teaching choirs, I always wondered if there was
a book I could find all the tunes I needed to teach my choir as far as the Ghanaian
Catholic Hymnal was concerned. For so long I had to research into so many hymnals to find the appropriate tunes for songs in the Catholic Hymnal.
I had a great relief when in 2008, I was handed a compilation of tunes from the
Catholic Hymnal by Prof. J. F. Wiredu and later in 2011, a revised compilation by
Mr. T. N. K. Amegbo of OLAMS, Tema.
Taking a cue from the Methodists, I knew a Tonic Sol-fa edition of this compilation
would be beneficial to both Choirmasters and Choristers to learn and sing with
much ease.
In 2012, after some consultations with some colleagues in the Ministry, I decided
to start this project and after three failed attempts, I finally had my breakthrough
and this project has seen the light of day.

“Catholic Hymns In Tunes” is a compilation based on suggested tunes and
a few added ones in the Ghanaian Catholic Hymnal transcribed into Tonic Sol-fa
notation for the benefit of all who appreciate music and wish to sing it the right
way.
Omitted hymns in this compilation were deliberate since I couldn’t locate the appropriate tunes in any of my research materials. However, I am responsible for
every error and omission found in this compilation.
Kojo Frimpong
September, 2014.

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Acknowledgements
I thank the Almighty God for entrusting me and granting me his Divine will to
come out with this compilation.
I also wish to show appreciation to all those who helped and encouraged me with
their inspiration, knowledge and guidance.
I owe a depth of gratitude to Prof. John F. Wiredu and Kwame Senaanu Amegbo
for providing me with the initial data for this project, and also to all the members
of the Sibelius Online Forum for the technical assistance.
I am very much grateful to Joyce Duku and Emmanuel Amissah for their constant
support to type and edit the draft, and lastly to Richmond Y. Norteye for all the
printing assistance.
My appreciation will be deficient if I fail to acknowledge the great musicians and
composers whose copyright works were used in this compilation.
May God richly bless you all.

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CONTENTS
Hymns
Entrance and Introit Hymns

1-16

Kyrie (Lord have Mercy)

17-20

Gloria

21-24

Responsorial Psalms and antiphons

25-41

Gospel Acclamations

42-47

The Creed

48-51

Bidding Prayers

52-53

Offertory songs

54-69

Sanctus (holy, holy, holy)

70-74

Eucharistic Acclamations

75-78

Our Father

79-81

Songs of peace

82-88

Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)

89-92

Communion Hymns

93-111

Concluding Hymns

112-119

Advent

120-133

Christmas

134-156

Lent

157-167

Passion, Holy Week, Cross, Precious Blood

168-187

Easter, Salvation, Baptism, New Life

188-207

Ascension, Heaven, Glory

208-215

Holy Spirit- Confirmation

216-230

Jesus Christ- Sacred Heart, Christ the King- Blessed Sacrament

231-261

Holy Trinity

262-276

Angels and Saints: Mary

277-299

Angels and Saints: Joseph

300-302

Angels

303-309

Saints: General

310-312

For all the saints

313-319

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Marriage

320-327

Christian Day: Morning

328-333

Christian Day: Evening

334-338

Farewell

339

Children

340-342

Harvest

343-346

General

347-358

Death-Funeral

360-371

Apostolate: Charity- Vocation- Dedication

372-389

Thanksgiving and Praise

390-406

Hope and Confidence

407-416

Church

417-422

Latin songs and Latin Mass

423-435

Adoration

436-448

Marian hymns

449-458

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