Give Yourself a Boost in the New Choral Year
The grandmother of 5 choristers informed me that one of her granddaughters told her rehearsal wasn’t long enough—it seemed to be over just as it was starting!
Archives for August 2016
Has Our Catholic Culture Been Completely Dismantled?
Art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.
Does Our Enlightened Age Still Need “Sacred” Music?
This short clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” helps us understand…
Beautiful Manuscript • Priest Offering Mass
I’d like to know more about this manuscript.
On the Spirit of Conservation
A Reflection on the National Parks, Sacred Architecture, and “Laudato Si”
Musical Resources • 15th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let Thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and fortify Thy Church…”
The Reason for Choir — Paul Mealor
Welsh composer, Paul Mealor, talks about the importance of choral music.
Communion Antiphons for Advent & Christmas • NEW • World Library Publications
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent and Christmas. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
The Eight Gregorian Psalm Tones (PDF)
I’m sick of looking for this chart online!
“Simple Kyriale” for Dumb Organists Like Me!
Fr. Valentine used to say: “You can play 100 notes right, and miss just one—and people will criticize you for that wrong one!”
I Am Moving Again!
I will be studying at St. Joseph Seminary in the historical Diocese of Macau, China.
Can You Hear The Difference?
Do you prefer polyphony recorded by just my voice, or mixed with “real” voices?
A New Choral Year Off to the Races
If you aren’t used to working with children, it can be a bit daunting on your first day…
“Ad Orientem” • Why I’m Rejoicing over Sloppy Errors in the Catholic Herald
His assertion that “smoking out enemies” is best done by appointing them to high positions in the Vatican is absurd.
Essence, Form, Experience
Fourth Annual Art of the Beautiful Lecture Series
New Resource from the Archdiocese of Boston for First Communion and Confirmation
The most important element of this document is not the list of hymns and chants, but the vital coupling of faith formation and sacred music.
“Polyphony For Dummies”
A new video presentation with excellent audio samples.
Strive for Excellence
Let’s face facts—the English cathedral system of forming church musicians works.
Breathtaking Images from Poland
A liturgical workshop took place in Licheń, Poland from 4-11 August 2016.
Hymn for St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher
Fascinating verses by Msgr. Ronald Knox
Catholic Bulletin Art • Installment #71
If you’re confused about what’s happening, search google for “Dormition of Mary.”
World Youth Day Krakow: Music Recordings
Seventeen (17) Tracks Now Available on iTunes
Musical Resources • 14th Sunday after Pentecost
“May Thy Sacraments, O Lord, ever purify and fortify us…”
The Difficulty of Cultivating a Prayerful Focus for Musicians
Quiet prayer for church musicians is very difficult to come by. Here are nine things one may find helpful.
Major Media Outlet Re: “Ad Orientem”
Corpus Christi Watershed is mentioned and cited!