Adapting Chant To The Vernacular
2015 August 31
“The more closely a composition approaches the Gregorian melodic form, the more sacred it becomes.”
Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference 2015
2015 August 30
Featuring Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Dr. William Mahrt, and Fr. Uwe Michael Lang
The Ordinary Form’s Incredible Freedom
2015 August 29
Here's a chart with rubrics from the 1974 “Graduale” translated into English.
Practising from back to front
2015 August 28
Something of a duet of the Communion Antiphon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost—part of preparing for Mass
Frank La Rocca • Contemporary Music for the Sacred Treasury
2015 August 28
If you are not familiar with the works of composer Frank La Rocca, you should be. His works move contemporary sacred music towards the realization of Vatican II.
Be Amazed By This Two-Minute Clip About Cathedrals!
2015 August 27
Astounding video about how the Amiens Cathedral was saved by a medieval “iron band-aid.”
PDF Download • Rossini’s “Canticum Novum” (1935)
2015 August 26
A Collection of 115 Motets and Hymns, with an Easy Mass for Two Equal Voices.
FSSP.la Choir Communiqué • 26 August 2015
2015 August 26
This Sunday, we'll try a new way to receive Holy Communion.
Musical Resources • 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
2015 August 26
“Reconciled for evermore to thy Church, do thou watch over her, O Lord…”
A Paragraph that Caught Attention
2015 August 26
“Re-discovery of the Church’s Sacred Tradition: II Kings 22” by Fr. David Carter, JCL.
SATB “Alleluia” By Palestrina • Brief, Easy, & Sumptuous
2015 August 25
I dare you NOT to immediately assign this piece to your choir!
Another Job For Your Children
2015 August 25
Simply dive in and do it. Remember how quickly your children grew up and left home? That is all the longer it takes.
A Most Astounding “Graduale” From 1909 … On Modern Staves!
2015 August 25
University professors don't sit around wondering whether they should teach the music of Tomás Luis de Victoria or Marty Haugen.
Christmas Gift Idea • Unbelievable Made-By-Hand Wood Carvings!
2015 August 24
“Creating these etchings reminds me of my mother's deep spirituality.” —John McCarthy
Sacraments and family
2015 August 22
God is amazing. Families are amazing. God working in families is amazing.
The Danger of Praise and Worship
2015 August 20
Praise and Worship can be dangerous and confusing...
One Man I Would Give My Right Arm To Meet In Person
2015 August 20
"This honest, magnanimous and public statement made my struggle totally worthwhile." —Colin Mawby
Chabanel Psalms … In Dutch?
2015 August 19
The cantors do something I never thought of in this video…
Musical Resources • 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
2015 August 19
“We have received, O Lord, thy heavenly sacrament…”
Summer Sacred Music Workshop — Report
2015 August 18
Report on the Summer Sacred Music Workshop in Jasper, GA.
Improve Your Parish’s Liturgy … Instantaneously!
2015 August 18
“Until we are blue in the face, we could repeat what Vatican II said about Gregorian chant…”
PDF Download • “Mount Mary Hymnal” (1937)
2015 August 17
All 255 pages of this famous hymn book can now be downloaded as a PDF.
Entering the Mainstream Conversation
2015 August 14
Will Cardinal Sarah’s recent letter make it into the mainstream conversation?
Musical Resources • 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
2015 August 13
The “Testament of the Spirit” is the new and permanent covenant established by Jesus Christ between God and men.
Thoughts on the "Hymn" for the Year of Mercy?
2015 August 13
The Vatican has just introduced the official hymn of the Holy Year Of Mercy. Any thoughts?
John Scott (1956-2015)
2015 August 12
Today, the world lost one of the greatest living church musicians, Dr. John Scott.
Cardinal Sarah’s Powerful Letter Available In English!
2015 August 12
“Adoremus Bulletin” has uploaded a translation of the CDW Prefect's document.
Remarkable! • Amiens Cathedral During World War
2015 August 11
There's something scary about this image!
Evelyn Waugh Requiem Panegyric Preached At Westminster By Fr. Caraman (21 April 1966)
2015 August 11
“Evelyn was sad when he read of churches in which the old altar was taken down…”
Carlo Rossini: “Exaltate Deum Hymnal” (1941)
2015 August 10
115 Offertories, Motets, and Hymns for SATB choirs.
Do You Like This German Hymn Tune?
2015 August 09
Hymns in 3/4 can present problems, but this one really isn't…
Three part motet for the Assumption by Ravanello
2015 August 08
A little counterpoint gem with ramblings on solfege.
That's Entertainment, Folks!
2015 August 07
Entertainment distracts from the Real Presence. We must lead. We must offer substance. Our spiritual lives depend upon it, as do those whom we serve.
Pope Paul VI Celebrates Ambrosian Rite At Vatican II
2015 August 06
Cardinal Montini—later known as Pope Paul VI—celebrates Mass in the St. Peter's Basilica during Vatican II.
FSSP.la Choir Communiqué • 5 August 2015
2015 August 05
“Forgive us those sins on account of which our conscience is afraid…”
Musical Resources • 11th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
2015 August 05
The Verdelot “Agnus Dei” gets better and better the more we explore its treasures.
Why St. Josemaría Escrivá Only Celebrated The Extraordinary Form
2015 August 04
“Such moments had been a part of his spiritual life since boyhood and through his priesthood.”
The Easiest Way To Teach Your Choir Polyphony
2015 August 04
What could be simpler or more fun than this?
A Must Have For The Choir Director's Shelf
2015 August 04
This book is invaluable for the church musician.
My Response To “Should Church Singers Be Paid?”
2015 August 04
“The labourer is worthy of his hire.” (I Tim 5:18)
Assumption Mass
2015 August 03
A Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form next Friday evening in Philadelphia.
Maestro Colin Mawby—The Newest Blogger
2015 August 02
Maestro Mawby is now a contributor for «CASTAWAY» and his articles may interest you...
Loading Choir Binders for 2 August 2015
2015 August 02
Once we finish revising the scores at Goupil, this will be unnecessary.
Teaching chant to your children
2015 August 01
Just a little each day. As Confucius says: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."
