“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?
Archives for April 2015
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 6 of 7
If I were to use English settings of the Propers of the Mass, this would be my go-to book!
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 5 of 7
Musicians are naturally attracted to beautiful things; and a beautiful chant book encourages singers to make use of the book.
Pope Visits Prison: “You could not come to me, so I have come to you.”
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 4 of 7
The Next Big Thing Is Here
The One Thing That Unites Church Musicians
“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for “Vita Sanctorum”
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.
PDF • Organ Accompaniment to the “Vidi Aquam”
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 3 of 7
We have the treasury of sacred music to steer us. We have computers to help adapt scores to suit our choirs. And now we have an excellent resource which provides ready made adaptations of the Propers.
Reflections Upon The Death Of Francis Cardinal George This Morning At 10:45am
Someone told me in advance the cardinal was a trained musician; he certainly was!
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 2 of 7
That this resource—and a flood of new ones—are becoming available, points to a new awakening in the Church.
Simple Yet Beautiful Easter Piece You Might Want To Sing This Sunday
The verses come from an Easter poem found in numerous ancient manuscripts.
Resources • 2nd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”
Is This The World’s Greatest Cry Room?
An usher approached me, tapping on my shoulder. This was the last straw.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 1 of 7
Fr. Samuel Weber is undoubtedly one of the modern masters of setting English chant.