In addition to those below, we suggest you explore the resources available through the Church Music Association and Benedict XVI Institute.
Latin Chant
Graduale Romanum (1974)
The official Latin book of Mass propers from which all other chant books flow.
Gregorian Missal (1990)
Same chants as the Graduale Romanum with English instructions and translations. Summaries of the readings make it helpful for preparing music in context
Graduale Simplex (1967)
A simplified Latin alternative for smaller parishes or choirs. Includes “seasonal” Mass settings that repeat across weeks for easier learning
English Chant
Simple English Propers (2011), Adam Bartlett
Adaptation of the Graduale Romanum chants designed for use in liturgies in English: full pdf
By Flowing Waters (1999), Paul Ford
English version of the Graduale Simplex in modern notation
Simple Choral Gradual (1996), Richard Rice
Beautiful and practical for parish choirs. 4-part choir settings of the Graduale Romanum in English: full pdf
Planning Tools
Cantica Nova Liturgical Planner
- Lists chant options for each liturgical day
- Click on the season, the date, then “m” for music selections
- Visit Cantica Nova
Choral Wiki
- Public domain choral music for every Sunday and feast
- Includes antiphons by Renaissance composers
- Look for PDF icons to download sheet music
- Visit Choral Wiki
Source & Summit Chant Editor
- Online tool for editing and composing chant with text and music alignment
- Requires GABC knowledge, but intuitive once learned
- Great for building custom liturgical programs
- Explore Source & Summit