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The Lira Lira no ka Po'e a ke Akua: Hawaiian Hymnal Songs and Hymns for the People of God in Hawai'i Robert M. Mondoy The complete collection of songs, service music, and psalms for Hawaiian inculturation available for church musician. Contains all of the favorites of the past 15 years and many new arrangements from 1997-98 vintage. An essential collection for parishes in Hawai'i wishing to establish in their own communities the genius of Hawai'i's local liturgical inculturation. Ideal for use with the parish reprint license. Click here for the Lira's Table of Contents / sound clips. Click here for the Lira's recommended Seasonal planner Click here for the Lira's publishing updates.  LKG99

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Sacred Music (Anthems)  in Hawaiian Language Click on the GRAPHIC or PICTURE for each publication's details      

New Sacred Music for Hawaiian Language Chorus Volume One; Traditional & Contemporary
Robert M. Mondoy A collection of very original compositions in Hawaiian, some English in Mondoy's inimitable musical style and insight into the Hawaiian and Local musical style. Music often used in diocesan services and Hawaiian religious music songfests. Book available after June 1, 2006. HSC1 $20.00
      
                    



New Sacred Music for Hawaiian Language Chorus  Volume Two; Hawaiian Catholic Community Robert M. Mondoy A collection of very original compositions in Hawaiian, some English in Mondoy's inimitable musical style and insight into the Hawaiian and Local musical style. Music often used in diocesan services and Hawaiian religious music songfests. Book available after August 1, 2006.  HSC2 $20.00
       
         

 

Hawaiian Psalms / Year Round Use       

Hawaiian Psalms 'Ekahi [Vol I] Robert M. Mondoy         
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Hawaiian Psalms Lua [Vol II] Robert M. Mondoy          
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Hawaiian Psalms Kolu [Vol III] Robert M. Mondoy    
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Hawaiian Style Masses in English and Hawaiian   

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Mesa Kahiko  Robert M. Mondoy  The original Hawaiian-style mass (in English), with the eucharistic acclamations in either echo-format or straight-through. Unmistakably Hawaiian, unusually easy and joyful.

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Moloka'i Mass  Robert M. Mondoy  The most "all-out" Hawaiian inculturation setting to date, employing both slack-key and "chalang-a-lang" music styles. Reflects the "local genius" of the church at prayer in Hawai`i. New for 2002 edition : Music for Baptism and RCIA in Hawaiian and English!

Historical Versions of Hawaiian Language Hymnals and Prayerbooks   

A pdf copy pending, courtesy of Mondoy Music       another pdf: Bishop Museum Gov. George Robert Carver Collection 5-A-6
Lyrae Catholicae 1878 (Translation from Title Page:) Songs in the Native Hawaiian ("Kanaka") Tongue, A Published Commission of Bishop Maigret, Apostolic Vicar to the Hawaiian Islands in Oceania, printed 1878

(notes from Ha'ilono Mele Vol 5 No 6 June 1979, Daryl J. Millard): This hymnal, with its Latin title page, consists of Hawaiian hymns except for one Latin Marian anthem. This then is the earliest collection devoted almost entirely to Hawaiian hymns. Music notation is included for all 119 selections. A notable feature is the inclusion of 40 compositions by Father Medard Kaiser, SS.CC. Some of these are presented in the usual strophic form for two- to four-part coral arrangements, while a number give a more concert-style setting for bass soloist with a three- or four-part choral arrangement for the refrain or a concluding section. This composer was a priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts and a musician of high standing in his native Germany. Probably the Hawaiian Texts were sent to him and he composed melodies for them.
(notes from rob) As with many of these historical editions, the syllabically-set melodies are problematic, especially with accent-placement and diphthongs. The Hawaiian translations themselves are awkward in current Hawaiian linguistic sensibilities as they were authored by non-native speakers. 

A pdf copy courtesy of Mondoy Music   another possible pdf: Bishop Museum Gov. George Robert Carver Collection; reserach needed
Lyra Katolika 1886 (Translation from Title Page:) CATHOLIC HYMNAL, Book Two: Songs in the Hawaiian Language, for Church Feastdays, Mass, The Rosary, etc. Printed by A.P. Hoffman, Monrbéliatd, France

(notes from Ha'ilono Mele Vol 5 No 6 June 1979, Daryl J. Millard): This title represents one of the three parts bound together as a volume of 608 pages. The other parts were “Ke Kanawai” (music theory and instruction exercises) and “Buke Akahi” (Volume One).     
             134 Hawaiian hymns are printed in this “Buke Alua” [Volume Two] with three- and four-part choral settings; a further 16 with Hawaiian texts only make up a supplementary section. Fr. Boniface Schafer, SS.CC., adapted many of the European hymns for use
             with these Hawaiian texts (Damien Council of Honolulu, c. 1962), though it is not known if he translated from European texts also.
              (notes from rob) As with many of these historical editions, the syllabically-set melodies are problematic, especially with accent-placement and diphthongs. The Hawaiian translations themselves are awkward in current Hawaiian linguistic sensibilities as they were authored
             by non-native speakers. Nevertheless, I have selected a few of the texts for new tune-re-castings for current liturgical use.  With the generous help of Hawaiian language experts like Puakea Nogelmeier for corrections and translations, my efforts in re-juventaing older texts
             as songs and anthems for today's use has been  modestly successful.


A pdf copy courtesy of Mondoy Music    another pdf: Bishop Museum Gov. George Robert Carver Collection 5-A-17
Manuale No Ta Poe Katolika 1857

(notes from Ha'ilono Mele Vol 5 No 6 June 1979, Daryl J. Millard): Concerning the 1857 edition: This manual for Catholics contains a section of hymns entitled “He Mau Himeni” page 453; pages 515-600 of this section has hymns with Hawaiian texts and, for the most part, music notation. Only local copy from St. Patrick Monastery collection was given to the Hawaiʻi State archives some in mid 1980ʻs.

A pdf copy courtesy of Mondoy Music    another pdf: Bishop Museum Gov. George Robert Carver Collection 5-A-17
Ka Manuale Kakolika 1896   (Translation from Title Page:) The Pathway to Heaven, namely, The Catholic Handbook, printed by decree of Gulekana (Bishop Gustan Ropert),published in Paris, 1896

(notes about Bishop Robert:) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Honolulu#Roperrt . A Religious Mass Book / Lessons/ Devotions / Prayers for Hawaiian-speaking Catholics

New United Church of Christ Publication   
Purchaseble form several stores in Hawaii: e.g. Na Mea Hawaii: www.nameahawaii.com  
Na Hīimeni o ka ʻEkalesia Hawai'i Conference, United Church of Christ

    The latest edition of the well-known Hawaiian hymnal for the Congregational Church in Hawai`i  finally released  in 2001. Contains the "standards" familiar to users of the previous hymnal Na Himeni Haipule Hawai`i , and  many  new arrangements and translations were added. Contact the Hawai`i Conference United Church of Christ 15 Craigside Place Honolulu HI 97817 (808 537-9516 for information. This edition is dedicated to a dear friend,  Martha Hohu, well known church musician and one of Hawai`i's dearest treasures.

Recommended Hawaiian texts:  (more will be added later - do contact me:-)
Lamb of God

Hail Mary

Others

Lenten Gospel Acclamations

Celebrate with the "local" church by incorporating this most accessible music.
This music has been proven time and again to be extremely effective forms of musical prayer and praise.

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