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LATIN
Classical Latin grammar, Latin reference, Romance linguistics
Latin through the Liturgy [Jensen] 1.1
Introduction to Liturgical Latin through the Ordinary of
the Mass.
Useful for study of Classical Latin as well. 9 pp.
The Pronunciation of Ecclesiastical Latin [Jensen] 1.1
Roman pronunciation of Ecclesiastical Latin,
customary
since the Nineteenth Century. 1 page.
An Outline of Latin Grammar [Jensen] 1.0
Classical
Latin, useful for Liturgy as well. Reveals cogent
structure of
grammar. Useful rules, rhymes etc.
assist memory.
Mastery of this outline ensures fluency in
language. 5 pp.
Roman Catholic Chuch Latin Vulgar Latin Missal Latin Mass Latin Breviary Latin Bible Liber Usualis Graduale Romanum Antiphonale Monasticum
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LITURGY
Roman Catholic Latin Mass Holy Liturgy Divine Liturgy Divine Office Liber Usulais
An Outline of the Traditional Mass [Jensen] 1.0
Outline of the traditional (Tridentine) Mass.
Includes
rubrics (directions) for both choir and congregation. 2
pp.
Graduale Facilius [Jensen] 2.0
Friendly arrangement
of the Graduále
Románum
(1961),
set to Gregorian Psalm Tones. Instructions
and rubrics are
provided in English. 197 pp.
Traditional and most beautiful setting of the Latin Credo. 2 pp.
Ambrosian Chant. Simple and lovely setting of the Latin Credo. 2 pp.
Gregorian Compline [Jensen] 1.0
Latin Compline
(concluding prayers of day) set to
plainsong of the Graduále
Románum
(1961). 15 pp.
Kyriale Simplex with Drones and Descants [Jensen] 1.0
Simple Gregorian
Ordinary in square notation with optional parts.
Thorough notes
and instructions. 14 pp. Audio
Realization
Oral tradition part-setting of liturgical
hymn,
preserved on island of Corsica. Choral use. 1 page.
A Traditional Anglican Gradual [Jensen] 1.0
Minor propers set to Gregorian Psalm Tones.
Conforms
with 1928 BCP (USA). 172 pp.
Traditional Anglican Evensong [Jensen] 1.0
A complete setting
of Anglican Evensong to the traditional Gregorian Chants.
Includes
the proper psalms for all Sundays of the liturgical year. 87 pp.
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GREGORIAN CHANT (PLAINSONG)
Anglican Anglo-Catholic High Mass Sung Mass Vespers Evening Prayer
How to Read Gregorian Chant [Jensen] 1.0
Concise and thorough guide to reading
Gregorian
Chant. Includes neums. 5 pp.
Guide to the modal system of Gregorian Chant. 1 page.
How to Sing Gregorian Chant [Jensen] 1.0
Concise and thorough summary of the proper
technique
for singing Gregorian Chant. 1 page.
How to Chant the Psalms [Jensen] 1.0
Concise and thorough directions for the the
proper
chanting of psalms to the Gregorian Tones. 1 page.
Plainsong is Plain Speech [Jensen] 1.0
Concise and thorough guide to expression
of texts in
singing Gregorian Chant. 2 pp.
Plainsong, not Performance [Jensen] 1.0
Essay on the
history, character and spirituality of Gregorian Chant.
Suggestions
for introducing plainsong to parish. Both Novus
Ordo
and Traditional Rite. 11 pp.
Gapped
Scales and Variant Melodies in
the 1979 Graduale Romanum [Jensen]
1.0
Data regarding Gregorian Chant which are
often
overlooked. Some not available elsewhere. 4 pp.
Musical Modes Modality Church Modes Musical Major Minor Scales Gapped Scales Mmusical Interval Pitch Key
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FASOLA HYMNODY
Shape-Notes Gapped Scales Quartal Pentatonic Hexatonic Heptatonic Folk-Hymn George Pullen Jackson Dorothy Horn
The Acoustic Basis of the Diatonic Scale [Jensen] 1.1
Thorough examination
of the acoustic (natural) generation of the do-re-mi
scale.
Musical background or advanced mathematics unnecessary.
Discusses tuning
methods, including equal temperament. 10 pp.
A Modal Study of The Sacred Harp (1991) [Jensen] 2.1
Modal index of The
Sacred Harp
(current
edition, 1991), 86 pp.
Classification
statistically based, does not rely on preconceptions.
These two Modal Studies provide a structural explanation for the raised 6th in certain minor tunes.
A Modal Study of Seven Shape-Note Hymnals [Jensen] 2.1
Modal index of seven shape-note hymnals from Early
American fasola tradition.
Classification statistically based,
does not rely on preconceptions. 141 pp.
A Dispersed Harmony [Jensen] 1.0
Set of 40 hymns, set
pieces and anthems from Early American hymnals.
Standard notation
(round notes). Original settings, barring edited to reflect
traditional
practice. (The Introduction
provides a structural explanation for the distinctive rhythm.)
Many
new texts, from traditional sources. Annotated. 76 pp.
An Account of my Meeting with Raymond Hamrick in 1983 [Jensen] 1.0
Summary of interview
(1983) with Raymond C. Hamrick (1915-2014), noted authority
on
Early American hymnody. Composer in The
Original Sacred Harp
(1991 ed.). 4 pp.
New
metrical translation of Psalm 137. Set in standard
notation to the
American folk-hymn Meditation.
1 page.
Metrical set piece from English West Gallery
period.
Not published since 1834. 1 page.
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ENGLISH
grammar dialect linguistics ESL didactic poetry good manners poem
An Extensive Outline of English Grammar [Jensen] 1.1
Regards grammatical relations as roles rather than
rules. Format is appropriate for
reference and instruction. Will
assist confident and expressive use of English, including
acquisition as a second language. 34 pp. [not earlier draft;
thoroughly revised and corrected]
A Synopsis of the English Verb [Jensen] 1.0
Detailed grammatical outline of the English verb. Not a set of paradigms. 4 pp.
Sound Recognition for New Readers [Jensen] 1.0
Phonetic guide to teach reading. Uses sample words
rather than unfamiliar symbols.
Actual sounds of the English
language and the letter(s) which represent them. 1 page.
A Little Book of Admonitory Verse [Jensen] 1.0
Small set of light verse for all ages. Title is self-explanatory. 8 pp.
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BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY
Gertrude Glutsch Jensen (1903–1986), Oregon Conservationist [Jensen] 1.1
Chair of the Oregon Columbia River Gorge Commission from
1953 until 1969. Pioneer in other areas,
including professional
rights of women, and deaf education. Her work preserved the Gorge. 24
pp.
Military
History of Portland, Oregon during
the Civil War and
Reconstruction [Jensen] 1.0
The military data recorded in the City Directories of Portland, Oregon from 1863 to 1880. 18 pp.
Mieczysław Józef Poniatowski, Son of Poland [Jensen] 1.0
Biographical sketch of Col. M. J. Poniatowski, hero in
the Polish Resistance during World War II.
Prepared from original
research, mainly of his personal papers. Much not available
elsewhere.
13
pp.
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