Seasons (SATB)

Director of Music · St. Brigid Parish, Boston, MA

A worthy addition to our parish library

Our SATB choir picked these up for the OCIA cycle and the assembly responses caught on immediately. Bowers writes with a real sensitivity to text — the chant settings flow naturally and the organ accompaniments support without overwhelming. We've used it for three rites so far and I have no hesitation recommending it.

Organist & Choirmaster · Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Singable for assembly, satisfying for choir

What I appreciate most is that the harmonic language is accessible without feeling generic. The descants on a few of the acclamations are a real gift. My one note: I wish the spiral edition were the default — these get a workout in rehearsal.

Liturgy Coordinator

Beautiful, but plan rehearsal time

These pieces reward careful preparation. We had to spend a couple of weeks on the longer chant sections before they really settled. Once they did, the assembly responded warmly. The PDF edition is a relief for cantors who need a tablet-friendly score.

Pastorally sound

I purchased these for our RCIA team to use in formation as well as liturgy. The texts have catechetical weight, and the music carries them well. Highly recommended.