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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Biography • Corrinne May

Corrinne May · July 5, 2020

ORRINNE MAY holds a B.M in Songwriting from the Berklee College of Music in Boston and a B.A in English Literature (Hons.) from the National University of Singapore. A native of Singapore, Corrinne moved to the U.S as a young adult in pursuit of her music studies. Upon graduation from music school, Corrinne moved to Los Angeles and started performing in coffeehouses and listening rooms throughout Southern California, amassing fans with every show. She released her first album ‘Fly Away’ in 2000. On this album were two songs, ‘Fly Away’ and ‘Same Side of the Moon’ that she sang at the Kerrville Folk Festival where she won the title of New Folk Winner in the 2001 Kerrville New Folk Music Competition. Also on the album was the song ‘If You Didn’t Love Me’ a song Corrinne co-wrote with singer-songwriter Carole Bayer Sager and legendary singer-songwriter Carole King.

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Corrinne met her future husband and music producer while they were both studying at the Berklee College of Music. Together, they have collaborated on many music projects, including the production and release of 5 albums of Contemporary Pop music, which have topped the charts in her native Singapore and earned her platinum and gold records. Her music has also gained her a following in the U.S.A, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. In 2010, Corrinne was commissioned to write the National Day Theme Song for Singapore’s National Day. She sang her composition ‘Song For Singapore’ at the Padang in front of a 40,ooo strong crowd and the song was also telecast in a live broadcast to the whole nation.

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Corrinne May at Peets Coffee Tarzana
Corrinne May at Peets Coffee Tarzana

In 2015, Corrinne was commissioned by the Archdiocese of Singapore to write a song for the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. The song was commissioned as a tribute from the Catholic Church in Singapore, to the nation and to the founding father’s and the early pioneers who paved the way for modern day Singapore. Corrinne sang her composition ‘Bless Our Singapore’ at the ‘JOY SG50’ concert, following a Mass celebrated for 10,000 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Vatican envoy to Singapore, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, Archbishop of Singapore William Goh and Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong were all present at the celebrations. Corrinne May’s music and songs, though crafted with contemporary pop stylings, have always been inspired by her relationship with God.

A cradle Catholic, Corrinne was a church musician for 12 years in a parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles where she is based. However, it’s only been in the past three years that she has discovered the richness and heritage of her Catholic roots, especially within the liturgy of the Tridentine Mass. She has been deeply moved by the music of Gregorian chant, and the many traditional hymns that have been used within the Catholic church for hundreds of years. She is currently a choir member at an FSSP parish in Los Angeles and hopes to incorporate the richness of sacred tradition into her future songs. Corrinne is also a homeschooling mother and she hopes to teach her 11-year old daughter the beauty of her Catholic Faith and the Truth of Catholic Teachings.

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Filed Under: Biographies Last Updated: August 14, 2023

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About Corrinne May

Corrinne May is one of Singapore’s most celebrated singer-songwriters. She is also a wife and homeschooling mother.—(Read full biography).

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    New Bulletin Article • “21 September 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 21 September 2025) discusses some theological items—supported by certain verses in ancient Catholic hymns—and ends by explaining why certain folks become delirious with jealousy when they observe feats by Monsignor Ronald Knox.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
    It’s always amusing to see old diocesan newspapers—in huge capital letters—advertising the Cheapest Catholic Paper in the United States. The correspondent who sent this to me added: “I can think of certain composers, published by large companies in our own day, who could truthfully brag about the most tawdry compositions in the world!” I wonder what she could have meant by such a cryptic comment…
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Dom Murray Harmonies
    Along with so many others, I have deep respect for Dom Gregory Gregory Murray, who produced this clever harmonization (PDF) of “O SANCTISSIMA.” It’s always amazed me that Dom Gregory—a truly inspired composer—was so confused when it came to GREGORIAN CHANT. Throughout his life, he published contradictory statements, veering back-and-forth like a weather vane. Toward the end of his life, he declared: “I see clearly that the need for reform in liturgical music arose, not in the 18th and 19th centuries, but a thousand years earlier—in the 8th and 9th centuries, or even before that. The abuses began, not with Mozart and Haydn, but with those over-enthusiastic medieval musicians who developed the elaborate and flamboyant Gregorian Chant.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Karl Keating • “Canonization Questions”
    We were sent an internet statement (screenshot) that’s garnered significant attention, in which KARL KEATING (founder of Catholic Answers) speaks about whether canonizations are infallible. Mr. Keating seems unaware that canonizations are—in the final analysis—a theological opinion. They are not infallible, as explained in this 2014 article by a priest (with a doctorate in theology) who worked for multiple popes. Mr. Keating says: “I’m unaware of such claims arising from any quarter until several recent popes disliked by these Traditionalists were canonized, including John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Usually Paul VI receives the most opprobrium.” Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Father John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen would be another example, although clearly much more recent than Saint John Vianney.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Vatican II Changed Wedding Propers?
    It’s often claimed that the wedding propers were changed after Vatican II. As a matter of fact, that is a false claim. The EDITIO VATICANA propers (Introit: Deus Israel) remained the same after Vatican II. However, a new set of propers (Introit: Ecce Deus) was provided for optional use. The same holds true for the feast of Pope Saint Gregory the Great on 3 September: the 1943 propers (Introit: Si díligis me) were provided for optional use, but the traditional PROPRIA MISSAE (Introit: Sacerdótes Dei) were retained; they weren’t gotten rid of. The Ordo Cantus Missae (1970) makes this crystal clear, as does the Missal itself. There was an effort made in the post-conciliar years to eliminate so-called “Neo-Gregorian” chants, but (contrary to popular belief) most were retained: cf. the feast of Christ the King, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and so forth.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
    How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

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“You have thereby removed from the celebration of the Mass all superstitions, all greed for lucre, and all irreverence … removed its celebrations from private homes and profane places to holy and consecrated sanctuaries. You have banished from the temple of the Lord the more effeminate singing and musical compositions.”

— ‘Bishop Racozonus, speaking at the last session of the Council of Trent (1563)’

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