A popular work often performed in concert, when sung within Mass, it offers boundless transcendence.
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PDF Booklet • First Sunday of Advent Vespers (Organ Accompaniment) — Draft Copy
It may be an ugly booklet, but it got the job done yesterday.
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” • Original Setting in Latin for Two Voices
Many centuries ago, this was a “trope” (poetic extension) for a Responsory.
PDF Download • “Two Easy Advent Hymns”
When you read through the translation, you’ll agree this could certainly be sung during Sunday Masses in Advent…
Boston Cathedral Singers’ “From the Bell Tower” on “Sounds from the Spires”
PODCAST! — The Boston Cathedral Singers’ album From the Bell Tower was featured on “Sounds from the Spires” on SIRIUS XM 129 Radio, The Catholic Channel.
Fabulous Repertoire For Tiny Choirs!
During November, our parish sings hymns to Christ the King, All Saints, and the Faithful Departed.
“For The Souls In Purgatory” • A Catholic Hymn
The month of November is dedicated to the souls in Purgatory.
Cardinal Cupich Responds To Our Article!
Cardinal Antonelli: “I have the impression that much has been conceded to the Protestant mentality, especially in matters regarding the sacraments.”
Missa “My Little Pony” by Dan Schutte • Its Pedigree
A USCCB statement: singing psalms at Mass “may create problems” … ?
From the Bell Tower – Boston Cathedral Singers Release First Album
Four singers at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross sought artistic refuge in the Cathedral bell tower where its bells toll each day. The new album features new music by Kevin Allen and Richard J. Clark
PDF Download • “Four Easy Pieces” (Smaller Choirs)
Including more information about the “Pope Pius XII Hymnal.”
Cardinal Cupich Publicly Demands Greater Use Of Latin & Gregorian Chant At Chicago Masses
No sane person would claim that tunes by Marty Haugen, David Haas, or Rory Cooney constitute polyphony.
A Deaf Composer? A Deaf Conductor?
When I’m sick with a cold, my hearing becomes clogged and I can’t hear properly—which is a choirmaster’s worst nightmare.
Not A Parody! • “The Global Warming Hymn” (2021)
“We pray for the animals here in our midst | who cannot defend their own right to exist.”
“Breathtaking Beauty” • Hymn for Christ the King
John Newton—who wrote “Amazing Grace”—was a slave trader, but ended up being caught and made a slave himself!
Incorrect Statement (July 2021) by Pope Francis
Early in his pontificate, Pope Francis insisted that others correct him “when he gets off course…”
“Mom, Does This Mean We Can’t Go To Our Mass Anymore?”
We’re still reeling from what “Traditionis Custodes” will mean for the life we’ve built.
PDF Download • Commemorating Dr. Fayrfax
A massively underrated composer died 500 years ago today.
PDF Download • “Wedding Booklet” (22 pages)
A word about “Kleptomaniac Choirmasters.”
PDF Download • “Did Vatican II Reform The Mass?”
Three (3) bullet points, written on a single sheet of paper.
Huge Announcement! • “Three Voiced Polyphony”
Once these songs get into your head, they won’t leave easily—but that’s okay!
Seriously?? • An Anglican “Halloween Hymn”
Actual hymn lyrics: “Is it spooky? Is it weird?”
Seven Solutions • “Getting Catholics Singing Again”
At the conservatory, we’re surrounded by hundreds of professional musicians; but stepping into a Catholic parish the situation is quite different.
“Bewildering!” • Weird Assertion by Bishop Arthur Roche (Congregation for Divine Worship)
Is backroom bowdlerization of Sacred Scripture truly irreversible?
Two Hymns Loved By Everyone … Except Purists!
Fulton J. Sheen: “In those days there were no scandal columns, but there were scandalmongers.”
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PDF Download • “Can A Hymnal Be Too Catholic?”
Can Protestant translations be dangerous? This paper presents items worth considering.
“Complete At Last!” • An Easy Polyphonic Agnus Dei
The ability of your singers to sight-read music instantly does not guarantee a good performance.
PDF Download • “Old Catholic Missal” (1909) … for the Schismatic “See of Utrecht”
Readers will enjoy perusing this book.
PDF Download • Bishop Donohoe: “I wish you to definitely confront the priest…”
A bizarre 1976 letter seeks “priest hunters” in the diocese of Fresno.
PDF Download • “Pater Noster” by Van Nuffel (1937)
Throughout my career, I have tried to follow the advice Cardinal Mercier gave the young Fulton J. Sheen.
PDF Download • “Ave Maris Stella” (Organ Accompaniment)
The second part has blank staves—so you can compose your own organ harmonies!