“This Hymnal Makes My Heart Sing!” —Lauren E.
“It was compiled by priests and musicians who are authentically Catholic…” — Lauren Elizabeth
Archives for August 2022
“Intriguing Quote” • Msgr. Richard J. Schuler
“The new 𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑚 of Pope Paul VI is essentially the same missal that was in use from the time of the Council of Trent…” — Msgr. Richard J. Schuler
PDF Download • “Tantum Ergo” Two-Part Interlude (Manuals Only) by Flor Peeters
Including a stunningly gorgeous (and rare!) hymn by Flor Peeters.
“Did The Pope Really Say That?” • Re: Solesmes Rhythm
My response to the recent article by Professor Charles Weaver.
Heavy Crosses Borne by Choirmasters
In my 25 years as a choirmaster, I’ve witnessed hypocrisy and mistreatment that would make your head spin.
PDF Download • Mocquereau on Trochee Trouble
This can seem like a dry topic, but it actually often deals with practical issues faced by every choirmaster who wants to promote plainchant.
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“New Gregorian Chant Project” • Part 2
Using this coming Sunday (12th Sunday after Pentecost) as an example.
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for Kyrie VIII (“Missa de Angelis”) by Jeff Ostrowski
I consider this my best organ accompaniment … I hope you like it!
“Guillaume Couture Gregorian Chant” • (Plainsong)
This is very much a “work in progress”…
An Incredible Summer with Wonderful Musicians
These were two joyful, yet profitable, weeks spent with a dedicated group of devout Catholics…
“New Section 2” • (Piecemeal Agnus Dei)
A wonderful way to get volunteers singing SATB polyphony immediately!
Faculty Members on Sacred Music Symposium 2022
Charles Weaver, William Fritz, Richard Clark, Jeff Ostrowski, Charlotte Lansberg, and Alfred Calabrese.
PDF Download • Extremely Rare! — 1913 “Vesperale” by Schwann (954 pages)
Today’s release will go down in history!
PDF • “Organ Interludes” (Manuals Only)
In graduate school, one is taught a valuable lesson: if you emphasize everything, nothing is emphasized. In other words, putting every other word in bold or italic (or both) wrecks your paper. I never to use the word “best”—but today I make an exception. The book of organ interludes released today by my colleague is […]