“2-Voice Piece” • For February 2nd
The hymn traditionally sung on the feast of the Purification.
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Archives for January 2025
“Entrance Chant” • 2nd Sunday (Ord. Time)
This English adaptation matches the mode of the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
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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.”
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Repugnant Rhymes in Hymns
This stuck out like a sore thumb.
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Was “Ordinary Time” Found in the 1962 Missal?
The answer might surprise you!
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“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).
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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.
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When Does “Christmas” End?
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley
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PDF Download • “Baptism of the Lord” (Hymn)
From what I have seen, musicians tend to be the best liturgists…
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“Music List” • Baptism of the Lord
Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I prepared…
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Livestreams Worth the Reader’s Time
Today I introduce two very different—yet equally sublime—choral foundations.
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“Prelim. Details” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
Too many parish choirs don’t sound as nice as they could. We’re here to help!
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“Entrance Chant” • Baptism of the Lord
This English adaptation matches the mode of the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
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Hidden Treasure!
What are you waiting for?
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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?
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