10 Examples • “Diversity of Musical Styles” at the Traditional Latin Mass
Ten ways to make your musical selections during Mass a delight for all present.
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Can You Spare 33 Seconds?
Here’s an audio excerpt (33 seconds) of a setting for Kyrie VIII which was recorded live last Sunday at our parish in Los Angeles. The setting (“Missa de Angelis”) is by composer Richard Rice, and you can download the free PDF if you click here and scroll to the bottom. I think Richard’s composition is […]
“The Great Reset” • For Your Choir?
Consider using this time of disruption as an opportunity to make long-overdue changes in the way your choir operates.
“Adze” • Do you know this word?
William F. Buckley speaking on television about Monsignor Ronald Knox.
PDF Download • Vespers for Holy Thursday?
“Custom preserves many things in liturgy after their first reason has ceased.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
PDF Download • “Sanctus for Three Voices” (Soprano, Alto, and Bass)
Can Gregorian Chant be harmonized? Does it work? Monsignor Jules Vyverman demonstrates for us!
Live Recording • “Jesus My Lord, My God, My All”
Vernacular hymns at Communion during EF High Mass—your thoughts?
5 April 2021 • When Girls Sing
Covid restrictions here in California are still extremely severe—switching “two weeks to flatten the curve” into “two years to flatten the curve.” Since 2020, we’ve had police breaking into our church to check if everyone is wearing a mask…even when only 5-6 people are present! But we were allowed to have a small percentage of […]
(Hymn) • “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
…including rehearsal videos for each individual voice.
Thomas à Kempis says …
From a manuscript created circa A.D. 1497.