The Chant Kit - An easy way to learn Gregorian chant

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Welcome to The Chant Kit, a sacred music resource site dedicated to the return of Gregorian chant to its proper place in Catholic liturgical music.  The Chant Kit includes two professionally recorded CDs with companion sheet music, as well as a brief instructional on how to chant.  An easy way to learn to chant!


In July 2007, Pope Benedict XVI issued his "motu proprio" Summorum Pontificum, which allows priests to celebrate the Roman Missal of 1962, which was the last edition of the Tridentine Mass practiced prior to the implementation of Vatican II.  In doing so, the Pope encouraged the use of Latin during the Catholic Mass.

This kit responds to the Pope’s invitation by providing in one place the fundamental tools necessary to rekindle the use of Gregorian chant during the Mass as well as for other festive occasions.  The material contained herein was developed for use as a teaching tool for a variety of audiences:  bishops and priests desiring to conform with the wishes of the Pope by incorporating Latin in the Mass; choir directors and musicians wishing to enhance the use of Latin chant within their music ministry in their parishes; seminarians and religious who want to learn how to chant; and many others who have a passion for the blessing influence that Gregorian chant offers.


The Recordings
Professionally recorded digital recordings of Gregorian chant sung in Latin (43 recordings in a two CD set).  The recordings include popular selections of Mass parts, Eucharistic prayers, and hymns. For additional information on the recordings, click here.  A complete listing and samples of the chants recordings can be found here.

 


The Chant Kit Music Discs
The Chant Kit Music Discs
The Booklet

A handy booklet that includes practical instruction on Gregorian notation, pronunciation, and rhythm, along with easy-to-read music settings for all of the recordings.  This unique resource is a must for a variety of chanters - from those who are just getting started to those who are more experienced and are looking to enhance their technique.  For more information on the booklet, please click here.


The Chant Kit Booklet
The Chant Kit Booklet
To Order
To place an order for a single copy of The Chant Kit please click here.  Bulk order discounts are available.  For bulk orders over 5 kits, please contact jay.violette@thechantkit.com to arrange billing and shipping details.  We will ship to Canada and overseas - please send an e-mail and we will make arrangements with you for the additional shipping costs.

 

Recent News


  • We have lowered our prices in response to growing interest from those who have small disposeable incomes, including many in the clergy.
  • It is now possible to purchase just the 2-CD Set or the Booklet, and we currently link to iTunes, Amazon and other various streaming and digital music download providers.
  • Our new Testimonials page shares statements from customers who are now chanting at home and in churches worldwide.
  • Many people inspired to learn chant in the privacy of their homes have purchased The Chant Kit for their own individual use.
  • Home schooling families wishing to pass on to their children the beauty of our traditional music are selecting The Chant Kit to supplement their curriculum.
  • Seminaries and religious orders have purchased The Chant Kit to assist in formation activities.
  • Parishes located throughout the US have selected The Chant Kit and placed them in the pews as a supplemental resource to enhance participation during the Mass.
  • Recently-formed Gregorian chant scholas throughout the US are using The Chant Kit as a training tool to restore chant to the liturgy.

The Chant Kit

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A Gregorian chant teaching tool - website updated 4/20/13