iPhone Clip • “Sight-Reading Hosanna the First Time”
I found this on my iPhone from 2018…
Archives for February 2020
Organ Scholarship at Christendom College
Christendom College will offer free organ lessons and $500 in tuition reduction for a student starting in the Fall of 2020.
PDF Download • “Hymnal of Christian Unity” (1964)
There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
Why Should You Come to the Symposium?
The fruits of attending the Symposium will extend throughout the generations.
Vaughan Williams’ Sage Advice for Those Appointing Martin Baker’s Successor
A comment on the importance of the role of director of music a Westminster Cathedral, following the resignation of Martin Baker, offered by Gregory Treloar.
“Notwithstanding all our troubles, we sing Mass” —1601 AD
Let’s remember this sentence when we are tempted to complain about our (holy) vocation providing music for Mass!
Exploring the 5th/6th-Century Mosaics of Ravenna
These magnificent images are not only attractive to behold, but also deeply theological.
What Kind of Interest is there in a Gregorian Chant Class?
Have you ever considered how a class on Gregorian chant would be received? Why is there an increasing desire among Catholics to include chant in the Mass and liturgy? Look at how one such class was received in Southern California. Outline included of class structure.
Beyond performing and listening
The way we do music says a lot about how we see ourselves and our relationship to those around us. What does that say about music in the liturgy?
Secret Sympathy
“Our souls are moved to the ardor of piety by the sacred words more piously and powerfully when these words are sung…” —St. Augustine
Absolutely Sensational Video About The Sacred Music Symposium!
It’s difficult to imagine a more breathtaking video—the beauty is staggering!
Olivier Latry: Recital in Dallas This Sunday
I am thrilled that my parish, St. Rita Catholic Church in Dallas, TX, will host Mr. Latry this Sunday evening for an extraordinary concert of French music.
Magnificent Photograph! • Fr. Valentine With His Mother
He loved his mother dearly; photo circa 1956.
Choral Scholarships at Christendom College
Christendom College offers up to $4500 in tuition reduction and free voice lessons for students starting in the Fall of 2020.
Imposing the Classical Style on Public Building Projects?
A rumored executive order would unify the architectural style of future projects and upgrades.
New Work from Paul Jernberg
The composer has begun a new and worthwhile blogging project.
Incredible Opportunity In Kansas City
Educators who seek to shape students in both wisdom and virtue, and who share the belief that music and aesthetics play an integral part in the content of a Catholic liberal arts education should apply.
Big News! • Symposium Dates Revealed
Woo Hoo! The preëminent conference for Church musicians announces dates for its fifth year!
Septuagesima Gradual • Strange Formation on Clivis
Is there a “jail” for people who change the official edition of Gregorian Chant?
Youth Choristers – Formation Beyond Singing
If we want young people to help restore and promote sacred music, we must get beyond the “what” and the “how” and dig in to the “why.”