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On Mistakes (Part II of II)
How we all respond to mistakes can have a huge effect on the cohesiveness and sound of our choirs.
PDF Download • “Spanish TLM Missal” (2,288 pages)
A french version (1,798 pages) is also available for free PDF download.
Summer Courses in Sacred Music in New York
This summer, there are several interesting graduate-level courses on offer at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York.
The USCCB desires your input!
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Review • A Catholic Book of Hymns
A budget, orthodox option for your parish music program.
PDF Download • “A Canon Choirs Love!”
You will notice Father Guerrero takes the chant melody (“Beata Mater”) and creates a perfect canon between Soprano and Alto.
On Mistakes (Part I of II)
We choir directors can’t eliminate mistakes entirely. But here’s what we can do to minimize them.
“Gregorian Chant Not In Danger Pope Tells French”
Actual headline from 9 April 1964.
PDF Download • “O Salutaris” (Modern Setting)
If there’s a more beautiful setting of this text, I don’t know what it could be.
Summer Ward Method Courses • CUA 2022
Study the Ward Method this summer in Washington, DC.
PDF Download • 2022 “Vespers Booklet” (99 Pages)
If you spot typos, please let us know!
“Playing the Pipe Organ” • By Richard Nixon
Does the music of Franz Liszt belong to Adolf Hitler?
Prayer of Abandonment, Saint Charles de Foucauld
This will be sung at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome and at the Basilica of Saint Francis Assisi.
Worst Chanting I’ve Ever Heard
The Supreme Court has been in the news lately.
Musician-Saints Throughout the Ages
Short biographical sketches of men and women who were church musicians themselves and who can empathize with the joys and struggles of our profession.
“Big Reveal” by the Symposium Committee
We are so pleased to welcome this priest!
Quote: “A weekend our choir will not soon forget!”
St. Mary’s: “Our singers experienced an incredible weekend working with Mr. Kevin Allen, the world-renowned composer.”
A Curious Rhythmic Detail in Tomorrow’s Jubilus
Occasionally the Solesmes rhythmic markings are surprising, as in one of tomorrow’s alleluias. Can we make sense of this?
“Yes or No?” • Thoughts On Singing The Creed
If his choir sounds terrible, why would you trust his advice?
“Repertoire Page” • Sacred Music Symposium 2022
Sign up today! A few voice parts still have openings.
A “Dirty” Word (For Musicians)
Around the year 1955, “transcription” became a dirty word.
Choir Directors • “Is It Worth The Struggle?”
The choir director’s vocation is chock-full of difficulties.
{ Next Year! } • Somber Kyrie Settings For Lent
Corpus Christi Watershed has provided rehearsal videos to assist choir members who do not read music well.
Kevin Allen’s “Dómine Convértere” Sung At Saint Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City)
The Vatican’s choir sounds beautiful these days—no longer is it “the scandal of Christendom.”
PDF Download • SATB “Refrain” for Good Friday
Is it “traditional” to receive Holy Communion on Good Friday?
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PDF Download • “Regina Caeli for 3 Voices”
I never shared this before because pride and perfectionism held me back.
“Victimæ Paschali Laudes” • Nineteen (19) Organ Accompaniments
Including a remarkable musical setting by Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923).
“Three Hymns for Lent” • (Rec. 03/10/2022)
Sometimes what goes without saying must be said.
PDF • “Hymn Suggestions For Each Sunday”
The conscientious choirmaster takes people where they are and then—carefully and prudently—leads them to something higher.
Seriously? • Bishop of Lexington Insists the Dominican Rite Never Existed (!)
These problematic assertions by Bishop Stowe will have to be withdrawn at some point.
“Sample Pages” • Campion Missal (2022 edition)
Sophia Institute Press has made a huge announcement regarding the 3rd edition.