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Translations and Annotations of Choral Repertoire: Vol. 1: Sacred Latin Texts (Translations & Annotations of Choral Repertoire)

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Finally, a compendium of mass propers and other texts with scholarly poetic and word by word translations. The information given with each selection is quite useful. It is also refreshing to see this information approached from a spiritual perspective and from one who obviously cares a great deal about these eternal texts.

Great reference! While no single volume can contain every sacred Latin text, Jeffers does include the most common (along with many that aren't). Includes word-for-word as well as poetic translations, which are invaluable to those whose Latin is, um, lacking. Also contains background, liturgical context, and selected settings for all included texts. A must for choral directors.

While not as comprehensive as I would have liked, "Translations..." is a constant source of reference for me as a choral musician. Parts of all common latin masses, antiphons, some Psalms, etc. are covered in detail, including word-for-word and prose translations, with extended commentary on the history of the text and the performance practice of each work. Every serious choral director, performer, or lover should own a copy of this book.

I am a public school teacher and having owned this for 7 years, I have referred to it several times for translations and to bone up on some details of the Mass. It has saved me a ton of time. Jeffers' Vol. II of German Texts is equally valuable. I eagerly await Vol. III, IV, etc. (I hope he lives long.)

A great resource for choral directors and students- but it's available at Earthsongs' website for a little over [...]- I see some sellers are selling it for over [...] because they are taking advantage of it not available through Amazon.com. Truly astounding- one seller at this time is selling it for [...]- shame, shame, shame!

Every vocalist, choral musician and church choir director should have a copy of this book! Hundreds of translations of classic and commonly set latin texts with the histories and original liturgical uses of the texts right there. This book provides both a literal word-by-word translation and a literal poetic translation. A great resource!