Psalm Tones Beyond A Doubt
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Archives for May 2017
The Sequences as Popular Works of Liturgical Creativity
A new article on the Sequences of the Roman Rite in the “Adoremus Bulletin”
Pastorally Imperative: They are all we have.
To sing in prayer and with joy is pastorally imperative for they are all we have.
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Horrible Hymn Rhymes
“Anyone who sought thee, or made to thee his moan…”
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Josquin Desprez • A Marian Masterpiece
Josquin surely belongs in the pantheon of history’s most important composers.
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Promo Video • Upcoming FSSP Ordinations
Seven men will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for the FSSP in North America on 26 May 2017.
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Rehearsal Videos • “Sanctus & Hosanna” (Guerrero)
Once upon a time, Catholic composers were trained from birth in a special art of musical composition…
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An Unpleasant Task
I realize it is hard, but perhaps this is the balance we are called to live—truth in charity.
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Antiphon Journal Expands Its Archives
Recent issues now available for preview through Project MUSE.
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New Compositions Worthy Of Your Attention
A new Mass by Michael Duryea and two short works by Thomas J. Mosser.
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Women Who Wear The Mantilla In Church
“At times, it’s hard because I feel as if I’m the only one in church wearing one.” —Crystalina Evert
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Archbishop Sheen on Liturgy & Plainchant Choirs
“Sisters in pants distribute communion, while priests sit idle in the sanctuary. This ‘option’ results from a decay of the reverence for the Lord’s Presence.” —Fulton J. Sheen (1976)
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Rehearsal Videos • “Ave Sacer Christi Sanguis”
Precious few modern masterpieces exist…but this motet by Kevin Allen is one.
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Rehearsal Videos • Guerrero “Agnus Dei” (SSATB)
Do you understand why I only apologize once—and not twice—for the Soprano line?
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Recruiting and Auditioning Choristers
The audition itself is very straight forward and usually takes about 10 minutes, although I know within the first minute if I plan to accept the child into the choir.
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