Palestrina and the Perfecting of the Medieval Ideal of Music as Rational • (Part 2 of 3)
The polyphonic imitative style of the Renaissance is a refection of the rational mind and the music of heaven.
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The polyphonic imitative style of the Renaissance is a refection of the rational mind and the music of heaven.

“The use of Psalm 150 is a change from the experimental Easter Vigil (1951-1955) in which Psalm 116 was used for Lauds.” —Msgr. McManus

A new chant workshop in upstate New York in June 2017.

The indispensable “Musician’s Guide to Good Friday,” including a 50-page PDF and rehearsal videos!

Read the words of John 3:16 again.

I haven’t studied the situation enough to know with certainty.

“O God, from Whom Judas received the punishment of his crime, and the thief the reward of his confession…”

Today we announce a special guest who will be present at the Sacred Music Symposium!

Easiest organ accompaniment to Credo III ever penned.

May I share a secret?

Bring your “Graduale Digitalum” wherever you go.

Private & Confidential

There are 33 days to prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this centenary year, starting Monday April 10.

“The multitude goeth forth to meet our Redeemer with flowers and palms, and payeth the homage due to a triumphant conqueror.”

I’ve never seen a more beautiful promo video.
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