Children’s Repertoire • Mueller’s Recommendations
Further thoughts about children’s choirs…
Archives for October 2025
PDF Download • “Marian Antiphon Booklet” (4 pages) + Five Rhythmic Considerations
This 4-page ‘insert’ contains the seasonal Marian antiphons and various settings of the “Kýrie” my parish will be learning.
False Accusations
Even if the accusation is false, we tend to think of that person—forevermore—as “tainted” or “damaged goods.”
(Part 2) • Did they simplify this hymn?
Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1929…
PDF • “Lectionary Comparison Chart”
Such tinkering has gone on for 60+ years, and it’s reprehensible.
“Can Choral Music Survive?” • 3 Reasons It Will
You may think I’m crazy, but I have a belief when it comes to choral music.
A Simple Way to Sing and Notate Organum Harmony
“Organum is a humble addition to Gregorian chant, yet it opens a profound sonic world.”
Monsignor Klaus Gamber Speaks!
An interesting quotation from the eminent liturgist, Monsignor Klaus Gamber…
Feast of the Jesuit Martyrs of North America
Their feast got replaced by a Sunday this year.
“Music List” • 29th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Fulton J. Sheen + this Sunday’s “Entrance Chant”
Gregorian melodies ‘stick’ in one’s memory in a way that’s both marvelous and surprising.
Children’s Repertoire • Three More Recommendations by Keven Smith
Don’t give up. Your work with young singers today will continue to bear fruit for decades after you die.
Liturgical Round (“Canon”) in C-Major
I have provided an accompaniment, but it’s only for use during rehearsal.
PDF Download • Liturgical Round (“Canon”) for your Children’s Choir
An example that’s truly great art, yet still within their reach.
Latin Liturgy Association
The newsletter of the “Latin Liturgy Association” is definitely something worth looking at!