Contact: Erin McClellan, 503-460-5036, erinm@ocp.org; Kelcee Marcum, 503-460-5358, kelceem@ocp.org; both with OCP
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 4, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Church leaders everywhere can now preview, compare and download new Mass settings, from the convenience of their computer screens.
In anticipation of the November 27, 2011 implementation of the new Roman Missal, leading liturgical publisher OCP has begun exclusive online publication of several new Mass settings. These digital editions allow composer manuscripts to be delivered directly to the customer.
"When the new English translation of the Roman missal was begun in 2002, we knew there would come a day when a number of new and revised Masses would need to be published within a very short period of time," says Tom Tomaszek, OCP's Director of Artists and Repertoire. "Advances in publishing technology have given us a unique opportunity to facilitate a direct connection between the composer and the customer."
The online settings will join the extensive variety of styles available at OCP.org/NewMassSettings, which also offers a number of resources to introduce the revised Order of Mass. Parish leaders and musicians can access the page to comparatively review Mass settings and ultimately find the right styles to engage their parishioners and liturgical assemblies.
"The new translation has been a long time coming, so now, there is almost a choice-overload as far as new settings are concerned," says Angela Westhoff-Johnson, Director of Music at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Portland, OR). "Being able to listen, test and compare different styles in one place -- plus the convenience of being able to print out exactly what you need, when you need it -- is priceless."
OCP has expanded online convenience beyond just the Mass settings. Solo instrument parts, accompaniments, mp3 playlists, dialogs, Prayers of the Faithful and additional verses for Gospels and acclamations are all also available for select Masses.
Because new digital edition Masses will be added in the coming months, visitors are encouraged to bookmark OCP.org/NewMassSettings, and check back regularly.
About OCP
OCP, a not-for-profit publisher of liturgical music and worship resources based in Portland, Oregon, has been in operation for more than 80 years. Worship programs produced by OCP are used in two-thirds of Catholic churches in the United States and are distributed worldwide. More information is available at 1-800-LITURGY (548-8749) and ocp.org. Find OCP on facebook at Facebook.com/OCPmusic.
