The Positive Impact Of Parish Events
These things must begin at the parish level.
Archives for June 2016
Do My Eyes Deceive Me?
I’ve often told my choir members that before I die they will be singing from music displayed on some form of a tablet, but I never thought I’d see the Capella Sistina blazing the trail!
“Salve Virgo Singularis” • For Three Voices
I cannot imagine a more powerful text.
Theology and Music
I hope and pray the Church continues to raise up true artists who will bring the Gospel to the world through the greatest of all the Church’s arts—Music.
Audio Samples • Can A Volunteer Choir Sing Excellent Music At Mass?
If you think we weren’t nervous to sing before so many … think again!
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The Goupil Graduals arrived this morning, and they look marvelous!
It’s not about talent
A church musician’s work may well be priceless. We don’t need to have gratitude for our natural talent, though talent can make life easier. The big honour is to serve God at the summit and source of Christian life.
Los Angeles Pontifical Mass • This Coming Sunday!
We’ll be joined by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, our FSSP District Superior, and several FSSP seminarians for a Solemn Pontifical Mass in Hollywood.
New Organ Work • Madonna & Child
It took me—the composer—to realize this is really a work about mother and child.
Colloquium 2016 • Day 4
Reflections on Offering a Colloquium Mass
Colloquium 2016 • Day 3
The Organic Development of the Liturgy and the New Music Breakouts
“I will fear no evils, for thou art with me.”
St. John Vianney was once overheard speaking directly to the Lord.
Made in China
Gregorian Chant pew cards in Hong Kong.
Purchase Hard Copies of the Goupil Gradual
Eight reasons why every choirmaster needs this new resource.
Colloquium 2016 • Day 2
Explanatory Images from Wilko Brouwers
First Instance of “Alius Cantus Aptus”
“The current rubrics of the missal … specify the moments when the celebrant must turn toward the people.” —Cardinal Sarah, 23 May 2016
Colloquium 2016 • Day 1
A concert of early music by the ensemble “Pro-Arte Saint Louis”
“Vidimus Stellam Ejus In Oriente”
Who could deny the text painting here?
Musical Resources • 5th Sunday after Pentecost
“O God, Who hast prepared good things unseen for them that love Thee…”
Does the Mass Demand a Certain Level of Dignity?
I started asking myself how anyone could argue against something like this. After all, isn’t it good to share joy?