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“Shocking!” • What Vatican II said about Latin
Will the true defenders of Vatican II please stand up?
The Ordination and the Motu Proprio
Pope Francis dropped a bombshell – but around the world many Bishops continue to be faithful keepers of Tradition.
Copyright Problems! • Vernacular Readings + “Traditionis Custodes”
Locations which celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass tend to be the marginalized groups, given “leftovers” that nobody else wants.
Top 3 Heart-warming Articles about the Latin Mass
Tired of dense theological issues and historical comparisons about the new Motu Proprio? Take a little time out to read some simpler reflections on the Latin Mass.
Traditionis Custodes • An “Attack” On The Traditional Latin Mass?
Now is certainly not the time for sensationalist language. However…
“Traditionis Custodes” • Five (5) Brief Reflections
“Deliver us, Lord, from every evil: past, present, and to come.”
7 Keys to Success with Graduale Renovatum
Here’s how to get the most out of this fantastic new resource for interpreting chant rhythm.
PDF Download • The “1965 Missal” (1,785 pages)
“Truly Perplexing” • Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio
Restricting the Extraordinary Form? • Cardinal Ratzinger’s Video Interview
“We are today not another Church as 500 years ago; it’s always the same Church.” —Cardinal Ratzinger on EWTN
Important Reminder from Pope Saint John XXIII
People are talking about “liturgy wars” again…
“Let Us Take Courage!” • In Spite of Today’s News
“Serve God in that charity and love which cast out fear; such love does not regard merit.” —Saint Bernard
Four Eucharistic Motets for the Year of the Eucharist
Forced abstinence from the Eucharist in 2020 heightened for many the appreciation of the sacraments that one can take for granted.
[Live Rec.] • “Do You Know This Eucharistic Hymn?”
Including seven (7) examples of musical diversity.
We Urgently Require Funds! • Can You Give $5.00 Per Month?
An urgent letter from the president … please read this!
PDF Download • “Polyphonic Creed Extension” (Perfect Canon Between Soprano & Alto)
This fabulous technique is common in Germanic countries…
A “Must Read” for Choir School Enthusiasts
I also feel this is the reason that many church musicians in England don’t matriculate into doctoral programs—their choir schools imparted more than a doctoral program could ever give.
Free Online Movie! • “Scarlet and the Black” (1983)
Telling the true story of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a Catholic priest who saved thousands of lives during WW2.
“Talk Is Cheap” • Advice For Music Directors
If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!
Organ Improvisation: To Record, or Not to Record?
If you missed it, you can hear my iPhone recording on YouTube. But will it be quite the same?
PDF Download • Pentecost Sequence In English! — Gregorian Notation w/ Organ Accompaniment
Does plainsong work in English? It actually can!
PDF Download • Colossally Stupendous “Missal for the Faithful” — 1,142 pages
This is a large file (172 MB), but trust me! You will love it.
Hidden Gem: Tantum Ergo II (Kwasniewski)
If you enjoy juicy dissonances and hearing the sun dart in and out of the clouds, you’ll love this modern setting of an ancient text.
Hymn Translations That Don’t Rhyme?
The Fulton J. Sheen Missal (1961) does something rather puzzling…
Attack on “Female Organists” • (Not Kidding)
This liturgical controversy lasted for fifty years!
PDF Downloads
PDF Download • “Agnus Dei for Three Voices” — A Perfect Canon (Nanino)
A perfect canon is the hardest thing to compose—and this is one!
“Part 2” Ready! • (Polyphony For Amateur Choirs)
This *might* be the most beautiful 45 seconds in music—Father Guerrero’s compositions are truly awe-inspiring!
PDF Drafts • Ten (10) Gregorian Chant Litanies
Here’s what I currently have…but several of these draft copies are pretty ugly!
PDF Download • For the Sacred Heart (3 voices)
There is a great need for simple polyphonic pieces arranged for 2 voice and 3 voices.
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniments for “Lauda Sion Salvatorem” (Sequence)
“Man cannot understand this, cannot perceive it; but a lively faith affirms that the change—which is outside the natural course of things—takes place.” (Ladua Sion, v12)
PDF Download • “Credo VII Polyphonic Extension” for a Girls’ Choir
We’ve decided to try an experiment, with assistance from one of my favorite composers: Giovanni Maria Nanino (d. 1607).