Inspired by his own love for the chant, Dr. Fowells has provided a simple guidebook enabling anyone to experience the inherent beauty and intense spirituality of this ancient musical treasure. He not only teaches how to read chant notation and interpret the ancient neumes, but also provides 21 simple chants with texts that can be used in every church throughout the year. Chant Made Simple is ideal for: Protestant Churches wishing to introduce chant into their worship; Catholic Churches wanting an accessible source of chant for general participation; Music lovers interested in performing the earliest transcribed music; Choral music directors needing open-vowel, short-range warm-ups; Individuals seeking a form of expression for private worship; Anyone looking for a simple introduction to medieval chant performance.
