In a full Mass, there are many prayers that are typically sung.  Musicians use a Mass Setting -- a group of melodies for Mass created by a particular composer -- to sing the prayers:

  • Kyrie / Lord Have Mercy -- not prayed during wedding and funeral Masses
  • Gloria / Glory to God -- not prayed during funeral Masses
  • Alleluia / Gospel Acclamation with verse
  • Sanctus / Holy, Holy, Holy
  • Mystery of Faith (Option A, B, or C)
  • The Great Amen
  • Angus Dei / Lamb of God

Here are some typical Mass Settings that you can choose for your Mass.
Keep in mind that when we provide music, the only instruments are my (female) voice and a piano.

Further Considerations

  • There are countless other Mass settings written by the greats throughout time, as "writing a Mass" was standard practice for composers in the past.  The settings listed in the above are a few modern/common settings.  There are many other Mass settings, so if you find one you like, chances are that we can use that music for your Mass.

  • The Celtic Alleluia from the Celtic Mass is popular standalone choice for the Gospel Acclamation at weddings and funerals.  For any Gospel Acclamation, an appropriate verse must be sung.  Here are two popular choices:
    • Wedding Verse (1 John 4:7-12): "If we love one another, God will live in us, and that love will be strong."

    • Funeral Verse (Revelation 2:10): "Even if you have to die, close to my Word keep faithful: for your faithfulness, I will give you the crown of life."