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.”
Archives for February 2016
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
Jesus Played Marbles
A picture book painting an historical picture of Jesus’ hidden life with the boys known in the Bible as His brothers while providing the evidence supporting the Catholic teaching of the perpetual virginity of Our Lady. And how to play marbles in a friendly way.
2016 • Sacred Music Symposium (Last Year’s)
We’re approaching capacity—if you’re interested, we need to hear from you soon!
Candles for Candlemas
A light of Revelation to the Gentiles!
The Three Pillars of a Successful Parish
There are three pillars that must be in place for a parish to sow the seeds of growth and vibrancy. If any one of them falls, the others suffer.
BBC’s Choral Vespers from the London Oratory
The Sung Vespers is currently featured by BBC Radio 3
Interview • Brandon Harvey, Founder of a New Institute
Brandon Harvey introducing the new Ministry Institute of Christ the Servant
Exclusive Interview • Mr. Nancho Alvarez
“I must point out that the content of my site is totally free, granting open access to everyone.” —Nancho Alvarez
“Ad Orientem” Image You’ll Want To Download
This high resolution image portrays a priest offering Mass with the Holy Trinity above.
PDF Download • Simple Pieces For Roman Catholic Church Choirs (345 Pages)
First published in 1901 by Emile Dethier, organist at the Grand Seminary in Liège, Belgium.
Ridiculously Awesome Sanctus You’ve Never Heard
We are not allowed to sing Tropes in the Extraordinary Form, so I added that text in italics.