MUSIC

MINISTRY 101
(An Introduction)
Marceliano Ali “Jojo” C. Tabacon III
President, Parish Music Ministry
August 19, 2023
Outline

Introduction to Music Ministry

The Liturgical Year
Liturgical Music
The Choir: Tips
Introduction to Music Ministry

Simply put, music ministry is

a service to God that
supports the sermon by
leading the congregation
through song and worship.
Introduction to Music Ministry
Music ministry is a vessel from
which the church can “teach and
admonish one another with wisdom
through psalms, hymns, and songs
from the Spirit,” according to
Colossians 3:16.
 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with
gratitude in your hearts.
Introduction to Music Ministry
It is also an avenue from which the
church can express their hearts of
gratitude toward God, through
song, and which allows the
believer to share their otherwise
inexpressible and glorious joy
(1 Peter 1:8).
 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see
him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
Liturgical Year

Advent - four
weeks of
preparation
before the
celebration of
Jesus' birth
Liturgical Year

Christmas -
recalling the
Nativity of Jesus
Christ and his
manifestation to
the peoples of the
world
Liturgical Year

Lent - a six-week
period of
penance before
Easter
Liturgical Year

Sacred Paschal
Triduum - the
holiest "Three Days" of
the Church's year,
where the Christian
people recall the
suffering, death, and
resurrection of Jesus.
Liturgical Year

Easter - 50 days of
joyful celebration
of the Lord's
resurrection from
the dead and his
sending forth of the
Holy Spirit
Liturgical Year

Ordinary Time -
divided into two sections
(one span of 4-8 weeks after
Christmas Time and another
lasting about six months
after Easter Time), wherein
the faithful consider the
fullness of Jesus' teachings
and works among his people
Liturgical Year

The calendar dates of the

liturgical times and seasons vary
from year to year and are
published by the church in the
ORDO -- an annual calendar that
gives directions for each day's
Mass.
The Liturgical Year has three
cycles:
• Year A (2022-2023)
• Year B (2023-2024)
• Year C (2024-2025)
Liturgical Year

Liturgies for feasts and important

celebrations are the same, and
are referred to as YEAR ABC

The Misa de Gallo (and the

Simbang Gabi) is part of Year ABC

Special liturgies may also be

prepared by the Liturgist assigned
by the Bishop for special
occasions such as Ordination and
Pontifical Mass.
Liturgical Music

“Liturgical music can be defined as

that music which weds itself to the
liturgical action, serves to reveal
the full significance of that rite and,
in turn, derives its full meaning from
the liturgy.”
Fr Ed Foley SJ
Liturgical Music

“Liturgical music can be defined as

that music which weds itself to the
liturgical action, serves to reveal
the full significance of that rite and,
in turn, derives its full meaning from
the liturgy.”
Fr Ed Foley SJ
Liturgical Music

 In liturgical music, based as it is on

biblical faith, there is, therefore, a clear
dominance of the Word; this music is a
higher form of proclamation. Ultimately,
it rises up out of the love that responds
to God’s love made flesh in Christ, the
love that for us went unto death.’
 (Spirit of the Liturgy – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI)
Liturgical Music

Music of the Liturgy – liturgical

music which are in itself part of the
Liturgy, and must be sung during the
Holy Eucharist celebrated during the
Lord’s day.
Liturgical Music

Music  Gospel song

of the
 Sanctus
Liturgy
 Acclamation
 Great Amen
 Kyrie
 The Lord’s Prayer
 Gloria
 Agnus Dei
 Psalms
Liturgical Music

Music in the Liturgy

Processional
Preparation of Gifts
Communion
Recessional
The Choir: Tips

Preparation
Prepare songs days ahead
Prepare sets (or mass songs plan) on
monthly (at least) basis for responses
Hymns shall be carefully selected to
fit the theme of the season
The Choir: Tips

Preparation
Practice, practice, practice
No practice, no “salang”
policy (?)
The Choir: Tips

Preparation
Please see to it that you
respect the composers of the
songs by singing their songs
correctly (murder?)
The Choir: Tips

During the mass

Dress appropriately, or wear
prescribed uniform as the case
may be
Appropriate decorum and
gestures must be observed
The Choir: Tips

During the mass

Dress appropriately, or wear
prescribed uniform as the case
may be
Appropriate decorum and
gestures must be observed
The Choir: Tips

Continuity
Organize the choir properly
Choir Master
Set of officers
Instrumentalist
Psalmist
The Choir: Tips

Continuity
Choir members come and go,
so never stop recruiting
Commissioning is a must
yearly.
The Choir: Tips
When you serve the Lord,
you will surely be blessed,
BUT…
Be RESILIENT, for you
will really face a lot of
trials and temptations.
Salamat karajaw!
QUESTION AND
ANSWER PORTION

LET US SING!