Something That Would Fix So Much … But Nobody Mentions It
Is this “tacit” approval really “imaginary” approval?
Archives for February 2016
“Credo for Two Voices” • Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965)
This simple setting of Gregorian Credo IV uses organ, men’s voices, and women’s voices.
Repetition in the Roman Missal
A Literary Approach in an Adoremus Bulletin Article
Canon Van Nuffel’s Setting Of Smoke Rising
“Smoke rises from the Mountain of Doom. The hour grows late, and Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard seeking my counsel.”
Musical Resources • 1st Sunday of Lent (EF)
“We solemnly offer the sacrifice at the beginning of Lent, O Lord…”
Save the Merit, Save the World
Lenten discipline : St Philip Neri says “to love to be unknown”; Gandalf says “Keep it secret, keep it safe.”
Motet • “Verbum Supernum” by Fr. Carlo Rossini
This SATB setting can be used during any liturgical season and has “O Salutaris Hostia” as one of its verses.
Minimal Standards at Weddings and Funerals
It is easier to capitulate than to educate.
“Audi Benigne Conditor” • Gregorian Hymn For Lent
The text is by St. Gregory the Great, who was Pope from 590-604.
Three Common Misconceptions about Chant
If we can solve these 3 misunderstandings, people can fall in love with chant easier!
Decapitation of an Innocent Meadowlark
Do we remember that people in the pews often lack our musical background?
Francisco Guerrero • “Hymn To The Sacred Trinity” (SATB with Plainsong)
Are you up for a special hymn challenge?
Chorister Vocal Pedagogy
I hope this might serve as a foundation for your future work with young singers in your parish.
What Are You Doing For Lent?
“The phone is our century’s plague. It destroys character, interaction, friendships, families, and our time. We are glued to these devices.”
The Phrasing of the Sanctus
The Difference a Comma Makes