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Documents
v Chirograph on Sacred Music from Pope John Paul II for the centenary of the motu proprio "tra le sollecitudini' on sacred music, November 22, 2003.
v General Instruction of the Roman Missal, third typical edition, English translation 2002, especially paragraphs [48] Entrance chant, [52] the Kyrie, [53] the Gloria, [61] the Responsorial Psalm, [62] the Gospel acclamation, [68] the Creed, [71] Intentions, [83] Agnus Dei, [87] Communion chant, [104] leading and sustaining the people's singing, [116] Mass with a congregation, [138] Prayer of the Faithful, [352] harmonious planning between ministries.
v Musicam sacram, "Instruction on Music in the Liturgy," issued by the then Congregation for the Sacred Rites on March 5, 1967.
v Music in Catholic Worship, 1972. Order from USCCB Publications (202) 541-3000/ toll-free: 1-800-235-8722.

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Articles
v Fostering Congregational Song as Cantors, Song Leaders, and Choir Directors by Daniel Girardot. Published in Pastoral Music (February-March 2004).
v Eight Habits of Highly Effective Cantors by Diana Kaulbach. Published in Ministry and Liturgy (December 1999)

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v National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) has a section specifically addressing cantor ministry.

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