Is The Brébeuf Hymnal Too Scrupulous?
Why so much deliberation over every choice? Why so much discussion about a single stanza, or even a single word?
Archives for May 2018
Summer Sacred Music Workshop 2018
Summer Sacred Music Workshop 2018 in Charlotte, NC!
Can Plainsong Be Harmonized? • (Rehearsal Video)
I included several nasty “Medicæa” harmonizations from the 19th century…
How Serious Are They About The Accent?
Mode 7 is one of the “tricky” psalm tones.
Marian Concert: Carmelite Sisters and Credo Choir
The Carmelite Sisters at Santa Teresita rarely sing for the public.
The Centrality of the Sign of the Cross
The Roman Rite revolves around this sign of our salvation
Rehearsal videos • Missa “Ave Maris Stella” (Victoria)
The Alto line goes down low a few times—but in those days, men might have sung this.
Benedictines in Tasmania a Year Already
The Notre Dame Priory continues to attract postulants and may have found a permanent home.
“Outer Space Hymn” (1966) • In A Catholic Hymnal
Discussion of horrible things that have (sadly) appeared in Catholic hymnals, such as: “And as we float along through outer space, | Past galaxies aglow in dark’s embrace, | Toward other worlds where brothers may await, | Do care for us now in our weightless state.” (Imprimatur 1966)+
Too Much Emphasis On Liturgy? • A Response
Perhaps the supposed over emphasis on the Liturgy among younger Catholics today is just a response to its devaluation since the 1960s.
Serving Latin Mass • Learn from FSSP Seminarians!
Sensational opportunity for Roman Catholic boys of all ages!
Fota XI Liturgy Conference
This annual conference will be held July 7–9, 2018 in Cork, Ireland.
Hereford Cathedral Choir to Sing at the Vatican
The Hereford Cathedral Choir has been invited to sing Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Los Angeles • Audio Excerpts from Solemn Mass
Posting choral singing captured by a pocket recorder is always risky…
“Pater Noster” by Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel
A “contemporary” composer who’s inspired me since 1998.