In the September 2001 online edition of the Adoremus Bulletin, we read Part V of an article called Buried Treasure, by Susan Benofy, which poses the question, "Can the Church recover her musical heritage?"
Editor's Note: This is the concluding section in a unique series of essays by Susan Benofy, research editor for the Adoremus Bulletin. Dr. Benofy surveys the rise and decline of sacred music during the 20th century liturgical reform. Part V comments on the most recent documents affecting music for Mass both for the US and the universal Church.
Part V: Conclusion
Contents:
General Instruction of the Roman Missal - 1969
American Adaptations to GIRM
Functionalism and flexibility
Missing Chant -- the Pope ignored
ICEL -- More revisions proposed
New Missal and IGMR
New Instruction on Council's Liturgy Constitution
American Adaptations 2001
Art, Beauty and Truth
