Summary of Church Councils

Benedict 14th

focuses on the liturgy of the hours, no secular music, only instruments that strengthened the voice

Reforms of Pius 10th

music supports the purpose of liturgy, established the pontifical institute of Sacred Music

Puis 11th

Organized list of courses for pontifical seminaries

Pius 12th

affirmed Gregorian Chant, encouraged participation in high Masses

Vatican 2, Sacro-sanctum Conci-lium

authority to liturgical customs, encouraged active participation and increase in liturgical instruction

Example 1

Missa Papae Marcelli is polyphonic

Example 2

They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love was written for active participation of heart and mind