Traditional Mass Settings

Traditional mass settings are classical, hymn-tune based, octavo based, polyphonic, and/or choral based mass settings, typically performed with organ, orchestra, or a cappella.

For more traditional-sounding settings, visit our Chant-Based Mass Settings page and/or our Traditional-Crossover Mass Settings page.

TitleComposerPublisher
A Christmas MassPaul Gibson (Based on GLORIA, etc.)OCP
An Austrian MassMichael Haydn; arr. Anthony Ruff, OSBLiturgical Press
Christmas Carol MassPatricia Smith (Based on Various Christmas Carols)Willow Publishing
Come, Emmanuel MassPaul HillebrandGIA Publications, Inc.
Danish Amen MassDavid KraehenbuehlGIA Publications, Inc. (formerly WLP)
Deutsche Messe / German MassFranz Schubert; arr. Richard ProulxGIA Publications, Inc.
Funeral MassColin BrumbyCanticaNOVA Publications
Land of Rest AcclamationsRichard Proulx (Based on LAND OF REST)GIA Publications, Inc.
Mass for Our Lady of UkraineDaniel O’Brien
Mass for the Advent SeasonCher and Gene Klosner (Based on VENI, VENI EMMANUEL)Simply Liturgical Music
Mass of Blessed John Henry NewmanJames MacMillanBoosey & Hawks
Mass of Charity and LoveSteven Warner (CHRISTIAN LOVE)GIA Publications, Inc. (formerly WLP)
Mass of Comfort and JoyKevin Keil (Based on Various Christmas Carols)GIA Publications, Inc.
Mass of GraceLisa StaffordGIA Publications, Inc. (formerly WLP)
Mass of Our Lady, Help of ChristiansRichard ConnollyCanticaNOVA Publications
Mass of Saint JeromeChristopher BordCanticaNOVA Publications
Mass of St. Philip NeriPaul Jernberg, Jr.Magnificat Institute
Mass of the EmmanuelJames McGregor (centonized by Joseph D’Houdimont)The St. Michael Hymnal
Mass of the Great ProphetMichael O’Connor, OP (Based on Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn)The St. Michael Hymnal
Mass of the Lord’s PassionRobert Frenzel and David Lasky (Based on PASSION CHORALE)Simply Liturgical Music
Mass of the RedemptionCalvert Schenk; rev. Adam TaylorCanticaNOVA Publications
Mass of Wondrous LoveAmy Righi (Based on WONDROUS LOVE)ILP
Missa de Angelis / Mass of the AngelsMass VIII; arr. Richard Proulx GIA Publications, Inc.
Missa EmmanuelRichard Proulx (based on VENI, VENI EMMANUEL)GIA Publications, Inc.
Missa FestivaMichel GuimontGIA Publications, Inc.
Missa OecumenicaRichard ProulxOCP
Missa Sanctae TrinitatisTom BuchannanWillow Publishing
Missa Veni ImmanuelJackie Crocker (Based on VENI, VENI EMMANUEL)Willow Publishing
Missa Verbum CaroJames McGregor; arr. Michael O’Connor, OP (Based on Verbum Caro Factum Est by Hans Leo Hassler)The St. Michael Hymnal
Missa vinum bonumColin BrumbyCanticaNOVA Publications
Plymouth MassPaul InwoodMagnificat Music
Saint Joseph MassJacob A. PerkowskiCanticaNOVA Publications
Thaxted AcclamationsAnthony ManciniCanticaNOVA Publications
Wondrous Love MassKevin Keil and Paul Hillebrand (Based on WONDROUS LOVE)OCP
Wondrous Love: A Mass for LentWilliam J. Greene (Based on WONDROUS LOVE)CanticaNOVA Publications