medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Bill East wrote:
> > In the Sarum Calendar, a simple feast without rulers,
> > with simple Invitatory.
> >
> > John Briggs
> >
> What are "rulers" in this context? - Bill.
>
If there is only one Ruler of the Choir, he is the Precentor. If two,
the Precentor and his deputy, the Succentor. Depending upon the grade of
a feast, (Simple, Semi-Double, Double, etc.) the choral complexities of
the music may warrant extra deputies to the Precentor. Of course, the
size of the Schola is a factor, as is the age make-up. (If there are
young boys, there would be a certain "discipline" aspect.") As you know,
the Precentor and the Succentor are on opposite sides of the Choir
(area). If both the Precentor and the Succentor each had two assistants,
there would be six Rulers of the Choir. There is always an even number,
unless there is no Succentor, in which case there is just the Precentor,
along as the Ruler of the Choir.
Sorry to take so long to respond, but time has been pressing.
Terrill
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