Tony Alonso is a Latin Grammy-nominated composer of sacred music and a theologian whose work responds to the diverse needs of the contemporary church.
A Cuban-American Roman Catholic, Tony’s compositions embrace multicultural musical expressions and reflect a commitment to strong ritual song. His music appears in compilations and hymnals across Christian denominations throughout the world. Tony’s Mass of Joy and Peace is one of the most widely sung Mass settings in the United States. In 2015, his compositional work was recognized with an invitation to compose the responsorial psalm for the first Mass Pope Francis celebrated in the United States. In 2020, he was nominated for a Latin Grammy for his groundbreaking album Caminemos con Jesús.
Tony’s scholarly work lies at the intersection of liturgical theology, ecclesiology, and cultural studies. He has presented at scholarly and pastoral conferences and events across North America and Europe. He has also authored several essays and articles in journals such as Modern Theology, Worship, and Liturgy. Tony holds a Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University, a Master of Arts in theology from Loyola Marymount University, and a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University. Tony is Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Candler School of Theology at Emory University where he also serves as Director of Catholic Studies.
Recordings and Sample Music:
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Lead Sheets – all Click & Print
Called to the Supper of the Lamb | Into Your Hands – Ps. 31 | Jesus Christ Is Risen Today | Litany of the Saints | Music for the Adoration of the Holy Cross | Our Blessing Cup – Ps. 116 | This is the Night: Procession of the Paschal Candle and Exsultet
Octavo and/or Click & Print
Glory to God – Click & Print | Octavo | Called to the Supper of the Lamb – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Flute, Oboe, Cello | Easter Alleluia – Click & Print – Octavo | Into Your Hands – Ps. 31 – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | Jesus Christ Is Risen Today – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Trumpet | Litany of the Saints – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Flute/Cello | Love One Another – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | Music for the Adoration of the Holy Cross – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | Music for the Rites of Initiation – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | Our Blessing Cup – Ps. 116 – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | This is the Night: Procession of the Paschal Candle and Exsultet – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | Ubi Caritas – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts | We Should Glory in the Cross – Click & Print – Octavo – Click & Print Instrument Parts
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