Prayer of Abandonment, Saint Charles de Foucauld
This will be sung at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome and at the Basilica of Saint Francis Assisi.
Archives for May 2022
Worst Chanting I’ve Ever Heard
The Supreme Court has been in the news lately.
14 May 2022 • “Pure” Vatican Edition
As readers know, my choir has been singing from the “pure” Editio Vaticana. That is to say, the official rhythm which—technically—is the only rhythm allowed by the Church. I haven’t figured out how I want the scores to look, so in the meantime we’ve been using temporary scores that look like this. Stay tuned!
14 May 2022 • Gorgeous Book
If there is a more beautiful book than Abbat Pothier’s 1888 Processionale Monasticum, I don’t know what it might be. This gorgeous tome was today added to the Saint John Lalande Online Library. I wish I owned a physical copy.
Musician-Saints Throughout the Ages
Short biographical sketches of men and women who were church musicians themselves and who can empathize with the joys and struggles of our profession.
“Big Reveal” by the Symposium Committee
We are so pleased to welcome this priest!
Quote: “A weekend our choir will not soon forget!”
St. Mary’s: “Our singers experienced an incredible weekend working with Mr. Kevin Allen, the world-renowned composer.”
A Curious Rhythmic Detail in Tomorrow’s Jubilus
Occasionally the Solesmes rhythmic markings are surprising, as in one of tomorrow’s alleluias. Can we make sense of this?
“Yes or No?” • Thoughts On Singing The Creed
If his choir sounds terrible, why would you trust his advice?
“Repertoire Page” • Sacred Music Symposium 2022
Sign up today! A few voice parts still have openings.
Sound Familiar?
1 June 1579: “The chapter passes a rule that anyone ascending to the new organ without official permission shall be fined a month’s pay.” 26 October 1579: “The altar boys remain always separate and distinct from choirboys—the one group learning only plainchant and assisting at the altar, the other living with the chapel-master and studying […]