Brave Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording…
A snippet caught by a generous alto at Candle-lit Mass in Hollywood.
Archives for December 2016
Mary was one of the strongest women to ever walk planet Earth.
“Meek,” “mild,” “humble,” and “lowly” are mistaken for submission and weakness. Only a person of great strength could possess such qualities.
The longest 54 seconds in a Missa Cantata
Directing music for a Sung Mass can be terrifying. Here’s a tip to help you avoid one trap.
A Christmas Carol
Keep the flame of the true Christmas spirit burning brightly and carol to your heart’s content.
“The Journey of the Magi”
Originally, the star was shown above the tiled roof of the stable.
Proof Good People Still Exist
Several singers shown here helped record the Watershed polyphonic rehearsal videos.
Christmas • When Jackie Gleason Broke Character (Updated)
I forgot something important…
“Immense in the form of God, tiny in the form of a slave”
“Christmas is thus the feast of the loving humility of God….” — Pope Francis
Epiphany Proclamation 2017
“It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we—through the bounteous mercy of God—have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ…”
Opening Our Hearts At Christmas
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is…
60 Minutes • “The Pope’s Choir” (Sistine Chapel)
This video sharply condemns the choir’s previous director…a dangerous game.
Shortest “Kyrie” Palestrina Ever Wrote
Especially suited for the Ordinary Form—and did you spot the invertible counterpoint?
Appropriate Music for the Sacred Liturgy
It’s hard to implement a program of truly sacred music, focused on the Lord, when so many of our Masses and other services are celebrated as if God were a side note…
Random Acts of Beauty: the Vestment Fund
Looking for a chariitable appeal you can support in good conscience? Check out this new Vestment Fund.
Art is an act of love.
At certain times, an artist requires refuge…
Come to Sydney for a Retreat in Silence and Song
Sydney might not be famous for spiritual endeavours. Here is a peak at a few upcoming retreats for men.
Musical Resources • Christmas Midnight Mass (EF)
We won’t be singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” for Offertory!
Musical Resources • 4th Sunday of Advent (EF)
“Look with favor, we beseech Thee, O Lord upon these offerings here before Thee…”
A Late Gift for Nicholasmas
Unfortunately we live in a society in which parents can no longer allow the culture to help form their children, and in most instances are forced to fight such an un-cultural leviathan.
Bauer Family Sings “O Magnum Mysterium”
…Victoria lives, thanks to fine youngsters such as these!
The Historic Adaptability of the Marriage Rite
Evidence from Trent and Vatican II
PDF Download • “Rorate Mass” Booklet
Including a video snippet taken in Los Angeles.
Strong Leadership and Admitting Mistakes • Two Stories
A sure sign of an insecure leader is one whose first instinct is to blame others when something goes wrong.
Help! Why does my printer leave off the clivis?
When I print this entire booklet, the Communion inexplicably erases every clivis in the psalmody.
Musical Resources • 3rd Sunday of Advent (EF)
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.”