O CORO LITÚRGICO NA IGREJA CATÓLICA CONTEMPORÂNEA E SUAS DEMANDAS

Abstract

This study investigates the practice of liturgical choirs after the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, focusing on their trajectory in Catholic churches of the 20th century. An analysis was conducted in some Catholic Churches in Rio de Janeiro, concentrating on 14 conductors. The research is divided into a descriptive memorial, an academic article, and a final didactic product. The memorial addresses the author's musical journey and the stages of her master's degree. The article appreciates the rehearsal techniques of the conductors, identifies challenges, and seeks tools to improve the performance of choristers, meeting the expectations of musical directors. The final product is a didactic e-book for lay choirs, aiming at improving music reading, vocal techniques, and basic knowledge. The material includes three compositions for solemn masses and a guide for each voice with exercises and study methods. This resource intends to enrich the understanding and practice of choristers, supporting conductors and encouraging musicians to form choirs in parishes.