David Haas (composer)

David Haas (2016)

David Robert Haas (* 1957 in Bridgeport , Michigan ) is an American writer and composer of contemporary Catholic music for the liturgy . His most famous songs include "Glory to God", "Blest Are They", "You Are Mine", "We Are Called", "We Have Been Told", "Now We Remain", "The Name of God" and " Song of the Body of Christ ”.

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Haas studied singing and conducting at Central Michigan University and graduated in theology and music from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota .

In addition to serving in the liturgical ministry in Michigan , Iowa, and Minnesota , he was also composer-in-residence at the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition, he was Campus Minister and Artist-in-Residence in Benilde-St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he taught music and theology. In 1999, Haas launched MUSIC MINISTRY ALIVE !, a five-day youth and adult leader program held on the St. Catherine University campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Haas has produced more than forty-five original collections and recordings of liturgical music. His printed and recorded music collections are published with GIA Publications in Chicago, with the exception of some pieces that are published by OCP Publications. He is also the author of over 20 books on liturgy, church music, spirituality, religious education and youth work that have been published by Franciscan Media, Liturgy Training Publications, Crossroad Publishing Company, GIA Publications and St. Mary's Press. His music is received globally. It appears in hymn books of various Christian denominations, including Methodists, and has been translated into Spanish and French. Haas has been a leading voice in liturgical and musical aspects of the implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), active as a team member of the North American Catechumenate Forum and as a composer of liturgical music for the RCIA rites.

Haas cooperated early on with Michael Joncas and Marty Haugen . Together they exerted an important influence on liturgical music in English-speaking countries, giving concerts and organizing workshops.

Haas lives in Eagan , Minnesota , where he directs the Emmaus Center for Music, Prayer, and Ministry . Haas served on the campus ministry at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in St. Paul, Minnesota and served as director of the liturgical choir that performs at prayer meetings during the school year. Haas was also active as a cantor in the parish of St. Cecilia in St. Paul.

In June 2020, the Catholic News Agency reported that several women accused Haas of sexual assault and "spiritual manipulation." As a result, his music publisher GIA Publications stopped working with Haas until the allegations were clarified.

Web links

• David Haas at Discogs (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ David Haas on the website of the Archdiocese of Cologne
2. ↑ Catholic composer David Haas accused of 'sexual battery' and 'spiritual manipulation' . June 14, 2020.