Gerard Chiusano

It''s a dilemma pastors and pastoral musicians face every December: How can we draw the faithful into the spiritual riches of Advent at a time when the world around us is caught up in a frenzied preparation for Christmas gift-giving? Jerry Chiusano''s latest collection is a well-crafted and much-needed answer to this challenge -- and an important addition to the repertoire for Advent.

Maranatha -- Aramaic for "Our Lord, come!" -- offers music and texts that evoke the fullness of the Advent spirit, bringing together the joyful anticipation of Christ''s birth in Bethlehem and the joyful hope with which we await his return in glory.

The collection features a variety of music for the liturgy, including SATB a cappella introits, choral anthems, ballads, gospel-rock songs and psalm settings. Jerry has taken some of the most beautiful, familiar Advent hymn texts and set them to upbeat, contemporary music, giving this ancient poetry new life. Other texts have been drawn from the Scripture readings for Sundays in Advent.

Lead your assembly into the joyful expectation and stillness of Advent with Maranatha!

This is the MP3 playlist for Mass of the Holy Angels, a new Mass setting by Gerard Chiusano.

Enter into profound prayer
Since being sung for the Eucharist during the 2008 National Association of Pastoral Musicians convention in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Mass of the Holy Angels has quickly spread throughout the northeast U.S. and beyond—giving parishes everywhere a rhythmic and cohesive setting to enter into the profound prayer of the new Roman Missal.

Inspire worshipers of all ages
Possessing a sense of musical urgency, this accessible new setting calls worshipers of all ages to sing the new translation with heart and voice. Accompanists will also enjoy arrangements that are easily adapted for the piano and within grasp of varying levels of musical ability.

This MP3 album contains recordings of each of the parts of Gerard Chiusano's Mass of St. Luke.

This MP3 album contains eight songs and three guided meditations designed to help those struggling with grief and loss.

This 12-song MP3 album by Gerard Chiusano features music for a variety of liturgical uses, including songs for Advent and the Easter Triduum.

Brings the story of redemption to life in poetry and song
Gerard Chiusano and Mary Chiusano combined their considerable gifts to create Waiting for Love, a delightful new Advent/Christmas cantata for children and youth. Through poetry and song, it brings the story of redemption to life, from the creation through the Incarnation.

12 fun-to-sing songs for parish and school settings
Designed for performance in parish and school settings, the program features 12 fun-to-sing songs: eight for Advent and four for Christmas. A poetic narrative introduces each song and puts it into context, proclaiming the story of the greatest love ever known. The style of the narration, in rhyming couplets, makes it very performable for children.

Music for liturgies throughout Advent and Christmas
Though woven into one cohesive work, the songs can also stand independently. Many are well suited for Advent lessons and carols services and Sunday liturgies throughout Advent and Christmas.

Accompaniment options from a single piano to a large ensemble
Groups may perform the cantata using the accompaniment CD or with a variety of instrumental combinations, from a single piano to a large ensemble with rhythm section. No staging or costumes are required, but some groups may wish to create tableaux, especially for songs with Nativity themes. Children could dress as Mary, Joseph and shepherds for Something Wonderful and as Magi or angels in Tell Us, Shepherds.

May be performed by inter-generational groups
The program is primarily for elementary-age children and youth, but inter-generational groups will also find it rewarding, and may perform it on a parish level with sung assembly participation.

Musical tips and catechetical lessons for each song
Each song includes an introductory page with musical tips and a brief catechetical lesson. Written by Ronald L. Pihokker, director of the Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of Newark, the lessons encourage children to take the readings and songs to heart by living out the Gospel truths they contain.

Questions for reflection, catechetical notes, activities
Each songs catechetical page includes the following elements: background (summary of themes); musical approach (suggestions, technical aspects, teaching the song); Scripture references; questions for reflection; notes for catechists and parents; and suggestions for related activities.

Two-CD set: one with music and vocals, one with instrumental versions
The CD illustrates adults, youth and children singing together, with adults and youth taking solo parts and children singing the easier solos and chorus parts. Disc one of the two-CD set features music and vocals. Disc two features instrumental versions of all songs.

Printable program for audience/assembly use
The Directors Edition contains a printable program/worship aid for audience/assembly use. Its designed for maximum convenience: simply copy as a two-sided document, fold and assemble. It includes blank spaces for names of performers and other custom information.

Texts by one of the Churchs most promising new writers
A top-rated pre-kindergarten teacher based in New Jersey, Mary Hochman is one of the Churchs most promising new song text writers. Her previous collaborations with Jerry Chiusano are featured in Spirit & Song, Never Too Young and Breaking Bread.

Waiting for Love helps both children and adults celebrate the birth of Jesus -- and await his return -- with new understanding, appreciation and joy.

An indispensable guide for everyone involved in music ministry, both experienced and novice, professional and volunteer.

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