Solfege
I feel that solfege is the fastest and most secure route to establishing the scale and the way its notes function within that scale in the minds of singers.
Archives for September 2015
Fr. David Friel At The Papal Masses (Part 2)
We are so proud of our own Fr. David Friel.
Papal Liturgies – Day 6 of the Papal Visit
Pope Francis celebrated the Closing Mass for the World Meeting of Families on the last day of his visit.
PDF Download • Extremely Rare Hymnal (1952)
Published by the Catholic Choirmasters’ Guild of Buffalo, New York.
Papal Liturgies – Day 4 & 5 of the Papal Visit
2 Papal Masses in New York and Philadelphia.
Fr. David Friel & Pope Francis
A friend kindly sent me these photos…
Praise to the Holiest
The seven stanzas of amazingness by Blessed Cardinal Newman with three tunes to choose from.
Papal Liturgies – Day 3 of the Papal Visit
Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Vespers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC.
Joan Brudieu • Simple Kyrie (Revised)
When people ask how to begin teaching polyphony, I show them this.
Getting the most from your choir: Passion
Passion … is a tremendous engine for achieving the very best results.
Musical Resources • 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
“In thy tender mercy, guide aright, we beseech thee, O Lord, our hearts…”
My New Assignment—Part 1
Please pray for me as I continue to discern my vocation to the priesthood.
Papal Liturgies – Day 2 of the Papal Visit
Some highlights of the papal liturgies on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit
The Art of Breathing
If there are only two concepts you are able to instill in a child in the early stages regarding breathing, they would be 1) fill and empty the stomach with air just like a balloon (don’t use the chest) and 2) keep the shoulders down and relaxed.
Interesting Video About The Latin Mass (Massachusetts)
I believe Fr. Robert Fromageot was professor of Gregorian chant at the FSSP seminary.
Transposed Mode • This Sunday’s Communion
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
A Serious Problem That Needs To Be Addressed
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
A Striking Approach To Performing Gregorian Chant
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
A Missal for the Ordinariate
Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Agnus Dei” For Three Voices • Guillaume Dufay
…including a digression on why choirs hate Solfège.
How many tunes should we use?
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
Musical Resources • 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
Communion Antiphons for Advent • World Library Publications
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015)
Sir David Willcocks passed away at home today aged 95.
Pontifical Solemn High Mass in Steubenville
Students and Alumni of the Sacred Music Program of Franciscan University of Steubenville sang the Pontifical Solemn High Mass celebrated by Cardinal Burke.