Songs for Prayer from Taize

A major collection of music from Taize containing 59 ostinatos and responses, canons, acclamations, litanies, psalms and a musical setting of the Eucharist in Latin and English composed for the Community of Taize by Joseph Gelineau, SJ. This edition includes many older Taize standards with revised versions as well as other chants sure to enhance your Taize Prayer service or for use at any time. Includes extensive notes on how to perform the pieces.

Thoroughly indexed to assist communities in the use of these songs throughout the church year. Also includes an index to show on which of the many Taize recordings each of the pieces in this collection may be found. 21 of the chants are recorded on CD-443, Joy on Earth.

This vocal edition contains all SATB harmony and cantor verses, along with keyboard accompaniments and guitar chords in a perfect-bound book. Also available are the People's Book with four-part harmonies and the Instrumental book which includes parts for a variety of instruments for each piece.

This collection includes the final installments of music for Taize written by the late Jacques Berthier.