by Jeffry Kuznicki, Jr., Director of Music and Liturgy
2nd of a 5 part response to the "Ask the Liturgist" question "How do you pick the music for Mass?" Having talked about the various texts and prayers of the Mass and what does and doesn't change from week to week, we now need to know a little more about the formation of a Liturgist and Music Director. Formation, provided by the Church in her documents and teachings, is critical to how I choose the hymns for Mass. If I didn't have this formation my choices would almost certainly be different than they are. Today, I'll touch briefly upon 5 major texts that have aided in my formation as a Church Musician and Director.