• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Corpus Christi Watershed

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.”

  • Donate
  • Our Team
    • Our Editorial Policy
    • Who We Are
    • How To Contact Us
    • Sainte Marie Bulletin Articles
    • Jeff’s Mom Joins Fundraiser
  • Pew Resources
    • Brébeuf Catholic Hymnal
    • Jogues Illuminated Missal
    • Repository • “Spanish Music”
    • KYRIALE • Saint Antoine Daniel
    • Campion Missal, 3rd Edition
  • MUSICAL WEBSITES
    • René Goupil Gregorian Chant
    • Noël Chabanel Psalms
    • Nova Organi Harmonia (2,279 pages)
    • Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
    • Catechism of Gregorian Rhythm
    • Father Enemond Massé Manuscripts
    • Lalemant Polyphonic
    • Feasts Website
  • Miscellaneous
    • Site Map
    • Secrets of the Conscientious Choirmaster
    • “Wedding March” for lazy organists
    • Emporium Kevin Allen
    • Saint Jean de Lalande Library
    • Sacred Music Symposium 2023
    • The Eight Gregorian Modes
    • Gradual by Pothier’s Protégé
    • Seven (7) Considerations
Views from the Choir Loft

¡Anuncio! • “Nuevo Himnario en Español”

Veronica Moreno · April 22, 2024

M Lo que sigue es la traducción
M al español del reciente anuncio
M de Jeff Ostrowski.

ACE DIEZ AÑOS, hicimos un anuncio. Declaramos al público que empezaríamos a trabajar en un himnario en Español. Desde ese día, mucha gente nos ha preguntado de ese proyecto. Han preguntado si ha sido abandonado. Hoy hago otro anuncio: nuestro proyecto nunca fue abandonado. Lentamente, hemos estado recopilando libros y recursos de todo el mundo. Creemos que hay una urgencia para crear un himnario tradicional en Español para el pueblo Católico.*

Buscamos Voluntarios • Por ahora, estamos pidiendo ayuda de personas que hablan Español como lengua materna. Vamos a crear un grupo especial de voluntarios—“CŒTUS” en Latín – que podrán oír todas las canciones en avance. Nuestro proceso de revisión es muy simple: (a) mandamos himnos propuestos al equipo; (b) si un gran número de participantes señalan una “cuestión” o algún “problema” o un “desacuerdo”, regresamos el himno a nuestro equipo de expertos—incluyendo algunos que trabajan en el Vaticano. Si le interesa ayudarnos, por favor escriba a:

M jeff@ccwatershed.org

Un Ejemplo en Español • He aquí un ejemplo de nuestro arreglo musical de Ad Regias Agni Dapes (un himno antiguo apropiado para el Tiempo de Pascua o para el Santíssimo):

Free rehearsal videos for each individual voice await you at #33013.

¡Basta Con Lo Cursi! • Un sacerdote nos dijo: “A los católicos hispanos en nuestras parroquias les dan las sobras y basura – pero merecen lo mismo que reciben todos los demás.” No creemos que la música liturgica de la Misa tiene que ser “cursi” o “secular” o “Poco-Sagrado” o “sin dignidad.” Por ejemplo, no hay razón que no se pueda traducir este himno, Ad Regias Agni Dapes al español. Lo cantamos el domingo pasado con un coro 100% voluntario que dirijo:

To access this hymn’s media in the Brébeuf Portal, click here.

¡No Es Ciencia Espacial! • Ya que sus feligreses hayan aprendido una melodía excelente – al seguir las técnicas de (melodías compartidas) hechas famosas por el Brébeuf Hymnal—la misma melodía puede ser usada por otros textos. A continuación, se muestra otro ejemplo (del domingo pasado) interpretado por el coro 100% voluntario que tengo el privilegio de dirigir. Una de las cosas que repito constantemente en este curso en video es la idea de que los directores de coro deben ser conscientes que se esfuercen por evitar la monotonía. Con ese fin, es posible notar que agrego pequeñas “improvisaciones de órgano” entre los versos:

To access this hymn’s media in the Brébeuf Portal, click here.

Título del Himnario • Todavía no hemos escogido un título para nuestra colección. Estamos considerando algo como: Himnario De La Santa Fe.

* Muchos tenían grandes expectativas para un himnario en español publicado por GIA Publications llamado ORAMOS CANTANDO. (Quizás no debimos haber tenido tantas esperanzas, porque GIA Publications es propiedad y está operado por una familia que no es cristiana.) En resumen, ORAMOS CANTANDO fue una gran decepción. Básicamente, tomaron un montón de canciones de Broadway de los años 80 con temas de “mariposas” y “reuniones” y las tradujeron al español. Una cantidad desproporcionada de las traducciones fue realizada por una sola persona. Además, muchas canciones incluidas en ORAMOS CANTANDO tienen letras escritas por hombres notoriamente abusivos, incluido uno acusado por más de 44 mujeres de horribles crímenes sexuales desde 1979.

Opinions by blog authors do not necessarily represent the views of Corpus Christi Watershed.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Spanish Hymnal for Catholics Last Updated: May 2, 2024

Subscribe

It greatly helps us if you subscribe to our mailing list!

* indicates required

About Veronica Moreno

Veronica Moreno is married to a teacher and homeschools five children. She has been cantor at her local Catholic parish for over a decade.—(Read full biography).

Primary Sidebar

Corpus Christi Watershed

President’s Corner

    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

Random Quote

The claim that the bishop or the priest originally celebrated “versus populum” is a legend, which Otto Nussbaum (d. 1999) originally did a great deal to spread.

— Dr. Helmut Hoping (University of Freiburg)

Recent Posts

  • New Bulletin Article • “21 September 2025”
  • How do you pronounce this word in Latin?
  • Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
  • Children’s Repertoire: “3 Recommendations”
  • PDF Download • Dom Murray Harmonies

Subscribe

Subscribe

* indicates required

Copyright © 2025 Corpus Christi Watershed · Isaac Jogues on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Corpus Christi Watershed is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to exploring and embodying as our calling the relationship of religion, culture, and the arts. This non-profit organization employs the creative media in service of theology, the Church, and Christian culture for the enrichment and enjoyment of the public.