Pedro Rubalcava

This guitar songbook provides chords, melody, vocal harmonies and lyrics for the songs on Misa del Sagrado Corazón, a Mass setting arranged for mariachi by Pedro Rubalcava.

Brassy staccato trumpets, lush and harmonious violins, the percussive strum of guitar strings, the syncopated bass-y bounce of the guitarrón, tight vocal harmonies—the distinct sounds of mariachi music are recognized the world over. Situated at the intersection of culture and religion, this traditional folkloric genre of music is significant for many Hispanic/Latino communities, and now this authentic music is available to enhance the liturgies and special celebrations in your community.

Composed by Grammy-nominated composer Pedro Rubalcava, Misa del Sagrado Corazón (Mass of the Sacred Heart) is the first complete Mass setting arranged for Mariachi ensembles published by OCP that utilizes approved texts from the Misal Romano. Set in accessible and easy-to-learn parts, this inviting and lively Mass setting is truly a Mass for the people.

Derived from folkloric Mexican dances, the styles featured in Misa del Sagrado Corazón (son, huapango, jarabe and joropo) are common to mariachi musicians. Structurally speaking, the rhythm section is composed of a guitarrón (large Mexican bass guitar) and vihuela (guitar-like instrument) as well as a traditional guitar. The violins and trumpets form the melodic and harmonic introductions, interludes and fills that are a hallmark of the mariachi sound.

Recorded in Los Angeles by world-renowned Mariachi los Camperos, the CD offers exceptionally produced music that, aside from delighting the listener, can serve as a great learning tool to help singers and instrumentalists learn the vocal harmonic structure and accompaniment parts. A full score manuscript edition is available with all the instrument parts, or individual instrumental parts can be downloaded as needed for your specific group.

Intended to invite participation by the people, many of the songs have a call and response format that lends itself nicely to the dynamic nature of the liturgy. While ideal for special liturgical celebrations such as the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Misa del Sagrado Corazón would also serve well for weddings, funerals and quinceañeras, in essence, any celebration that could benefit from an infusion of this delightful and vibrant music.

In Deo Gratias, Pedro creates fresh, singable, contemporary songs for processions and other ritual moments. Includes eight songs in English, three bilingual songs and one in Spanish.

Three of the pieces in Deo Gratias are Taizé-style, using a common antiphon in Latin and alternating verses in English and Spanish. This simple combining of languages encourages everyone in the assembly to join in and sing. Peter's goal in Deo Gratias is to "help people grow in their faith, as writing and performing this music helps me grow in mine."

Deo Gratias includes responsorial psalms, songs for penance services, the sprinkling rite, and a tender, Spanish processional for funerals.

The collection can be used throughout the year including Advent, Lent and Easter.

Pedro's songs are practical for small choirs or for keyboard and cantor, but can also be richly performed by larger choirs.

Peter Rubalcava's first collection with OCP, Amanecer features songs in Spanish and bilingual songs in English and Spanish.

A versatile resource for the multicultural parish, this collection provides music for a variety of seasons, including Advent, Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Pentecost. With music for gathering, reconciliation, responsorial psalms, Marian feasts, evening prayer and Communion, Amanecer will enhance celebrations throughout the liturgical year.

Newly remastered for the highest sound quality, the recording features an "all-star" choir—with guests Jaime Cortez and Cyprian Consiglio—and Peter Rubalcava on lead vocals, guitar, guitarrón and vihuela.

Produced by Cyprian Consiglio, Amanecer was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Mexican-American Performance category.

This is joyful, energetic music in a variety of styles. "Amanecer" (Dawn) is a beautiful song suited for morning prayer. Its spare arrangement for drums, acoustic guitar and a haunting flute give it a traditional, Native American sound. Other songs display Caribbean, contemporary and Mariachi styles, featuring piano, violins, Latin percussion, accordion, marimba and trumpet.

In Deo Gratias, Pedro creates fresh, singable, contemporary songs for processions and other ritual moments. Includes eight songs in English, three bilingual songs and one in Spanish.

Three of the pieces in Deo Gratias are Taizé-style, using a common antiphon in Latin and alternating verses in English and Spanish. This simple combining of languages encourages everyone in the assembly to join in and sing. Peter''s goal in Deo Gratias is to "help people grow in their faith, as writing and performing this music helps me grow in mine."

Deo Gratias includes responsorial psalms, songs for penance services, the sprinkling rite, and a tender, Spanish processional for funerals.

The collection can be used throughout the year including Advent, Lent and Easter.

Pedro''s songs are practical for small choirs or for keyboard and cantor, but can also be richly performed by larger choirs.

Brassy staccato trumpets, lush and harmonious violins, the percussive strum of guitar strings, the syncopated bass-y bounce of the guitarrón, tight vocal harmonies—the distinct sounds of mariachi music are recognized the world over. Situated at the intersection of culture and religion, this traditional folkloric style of music is significant for many Hispanic/Latino communities, and now this authentic music is available to enhance the liturgies and special celebrations in your community.

Composed by Grammy-nominated composer Pedro Rubalcava, Misa del Sagrado Corazón (Mass of the Sacred Heart), is the first complete mariachi style Mass setting published by OCP that utilizes approved texts from the Misal Romano. Set in accessible and easy-to-learn parts, this inviting and lively Mass setting is truly a Mass for the people.

Derived from folkloric Mexican dances, the styles featured in Misa del Sagrado Corazón (son, huapango, jarabe and joropo) are common to mariachi musicians. Structurally speaking, the rhythm section is composed of a guitarrón (large Mexican guitar) and vihuela (guitar-like instrument) as well as a traditional guitar. The violins and trumpets form the melodic and harmonic obbligato introductions, interludes and fills that are a hallmark of the mariachi sound.

Recorded in Los Angeles by world-renowned Mariachi los Camperos, the CD offers high quality produced music that, aside from delighting the listener, can serve as a great learning tool to help singers and instrumentalists learn the intricate vocal harmonic structure and accompaniment parts. A full score manuscript edition is available with all the instrument parts, or individual instrumental parts can be downloaded as needed for your specific group.

Intended to invite participation by the people, many of the songs have a call and response format that lends itself nicely to the dynamic nature of the liturgy. While especially ideal for special liturgical celebrations such as the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Misa del Sagrado Corazón would also serve well for weddings, funerals and quinceañeras, in essence, any celebration that could benefit from an infusion of this delightful and vibrant music.

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In Deo Gratias, Pedro creates fresh, singable, contemporary songs for processions and other ritual moments. Includes eight songs in English, three bilingual songs and one in Spanish.

Three of the pieces in Deo Gratias are Taizé-style, using a common antiphon in Latin and alternating verses in English and Spanish. This simple combining of languages encourages everyone in the assembly to join in and sing. Peter''s goal in Deo Gratias is to "help people grow in their faith, as writing and performing this music helps me grow in mine."

Deo Gratias includes responsorial psalms, songs for penance services, the sprinkling rite, and a tender, Spanish processional for funerals.

The collection can be used throughout the year including Advent, Lent and Easter.

Pedro''s songs are practical for small choirs or for keyboard and cantor, but can also be richly performed by larger choirs.