John Newton’s practical, spiritual and entertaining ideas and advice for choirmasters.

A recently-discovered manual for choir directors by John Newton.

A reflection and meditation on choral singing.

My new choir singing a Chinese offertory hymn…

“A beautiful choice, that of the commission, aimed at pointing out that new way for theology that is music”

My new choir made its debut on the Feast of Christ the King.

Vox Antiqua, the new Catholic professional choir in Hong Kong, in action!

Peter Philips: “Polyphony shouldn’t be sung with absolute straight tone—that is not real singing!”

I have experienced a similar situation before, and it was not a pleasant experience.

An interview with Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon.

Msgr. Massimo Palombella introducing the new way of singing of the Pope’s choir.

Two choral workshops for church choirs were held in Hong Kong over the summer.

About 65 musicians attended the Summer Sacred Music Workshop III and the next annual workshop is already in planning!

We church musicians are called to be more childlike than other musicians.

There are a few things I would like to point out in defense of their old choral approach.

Here is some great church music coming from the Anglican Cathedral of Hong Kong

Rutter: “When they join together, they become one; and they share an experience which they couldn’t have on their own.”

“Have you thanked God for this failure already?”

Southeastern Sacred Music (CMAA) presents: Summer Sacred Music Workshop 2017

A Live recording of early Renaissance music from the Far East!