PDF Download • “Rare Hymnal” (1966) by Monsignor Hayburn and Others — 632 Pages!
In 1979, Monsignor Robert F. Hayburn published an important book called: “Papal Legislation on Sacred Music.”
Archives for January 2025
Repugnant Rhymes in Hymns
This stuck out like a sore thumb.
Was “Ordinary Time” Found in the 1962 Missal?
The answer might surprise you!
“What A Choral Conductor Must Know” • Interview with Dr. John Paul Johnson
Dr. John Paul Johnson—a frequent guest conductor at Carnegie Hall—served as a conductor-in-residence at the Trinity College of Music (London).
PDF Download • “Small Choirs Unite!”
We have a wide range of expertise: from experienced choristers (some with music degrees) to a gentleman who’d never sung in a choir in his life before joining.
When Does “Christmas” End?
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley
PDF Download • “Baptism of the Lord” (Hymn)
From what I have seen, musicians tend to be the best liturgists…
“Music List” • Baptism of the Lord
Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I prepared…
Livestreams Worth the Reader’s Time
Today I introduce two very different—yet equally sublime—choral foundations.
“Prelim. Details” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
Too many parish choirs don’t sound as nice as they could. We’re here to help!
“Entrance Chant” • Baptism of the Lord
This English adaptation matches the mode of the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
Hidden Treasure!
What are you waiting for?
PDF Download • Extremely Rare! —Solesmes “Graduale” acc. to the Official Rhythm (1,049 pages)
Doesn’t it stand to reason that we should sing from this edition in the manner its creators intended?
The Dedication of a Musician
“In other words, it is in the very being of what it is to be human to be giving of oneself.”
“Reader Feedback” • 6 January 2025
“Thank you so much for all of your tireless and selfless work…”