Date on Honors Thesis
12-2025
Major
Music
Minor
Spanish
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Robert Fritz
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Michael D'Ambrosio
Examining Committee Member
Br. John Glasenapp, O.S.B.
Abstract/Description
A choir book from the rare books collection at Saint Meinrad Archabbey has little established about it beyond its dimensions and its label “Spanish Gradual.” By first exploring the historical context of liturgical books created after the Council of Trent for use in Spain, implementing a paleographical analysis, and indexing the chants included in the choir book (cantorale), I have established evidence to suggest its dates and likely origin. Following Fr. Columba Kelly’s framework for analyzing chant, I have begun a comprehensive index of the chant melodies and feast days included in the Spanish Gradual for Cantus Database.
Recommended Citation
Lutz, Amelia, "Indexing a Spanish Choir Book to Trace its Provenance" (2025). Honors College Theses. 291.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/honorstheses/291