Afro-Centric Liturgical Music

Carl MaultsBy is the musician at the historic St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. He has been a member of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. MaultsBy is founder of Rejoicensemble! a not-for-profit chamber vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance, preservation, and development of African American sacred music, and dedicated to developing and showcasing the works of contemporary African American composers. He holds a DFA in music and mathematics, and a Masters in Jazz/Commercial Composition from Manhattan School of Music. He has written for Broadway, film, and television including an HBO special on Harry Belafonte. He is in demand as a composer, choral director, and workshop leader. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MORNING PRAYER

Preces (including Lent)
Venite
Refrain and Psalm chant
Benedictus Dominus
Lord's Prayer (Caribbean)
Suffrages
Dismissal (including Easter)

EVENSONG

Preces (including Lent)
Phos hilaron
Refrain and Psalm chant
Sing to the Lord
Magnificat
Nunc dimittis
Lord's Prayer (Caribbean)
Suffrages
This little light (prayer response)
Dismissal (including Easter)

ST. LUKE MASS FOR HEALING (in English)

Kyrie
Gloria
Gospel Acclamation
Psalm Tone
Sanctus & Benedictus
Memorial Acclamation
Amen
Lord's Prayer

ST MARY MASS

Lord, have mercy
Glory to God
We believe
Holy, holy, holy Lord
Christ has died
Amen
Lord's Prayer
Alleluia/Christ our Passover
Lamb of God