“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.
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Archives for October 2025
A Simple Way to Sing and Notate Organum Harmony
“Organum is a humble addition to Gregorian chant, yet it opens a profound sonic world.”
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Monsignor Klaus Gamber Speaks!
An interesting quotation from the eminent liturgist, Monsignor Klaus Gamber…
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Feast of the Jesuit Martyrs of North America
Their feast got replaced by a Sunday this year.
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“Music List” • 29th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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Fulton J. Sheen + this Sunday’s “Entrance Chant”
Gregorian melodies ‘stick’ in one’s memory in a way that’s both marvelous and surprising.
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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.
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Liturgical Round (“Canon”) in C-Major
I have provided an accompaniment, but it’s only for use during rehearsal.
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PDF Download • Liturgical Round (“Canon”) for your Children’s Choir
An example that’s truly great art, yet still within their reach.
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Latin Liturgy Association
The newsletter of the “Latin Liturgy Association” is definitely something worth looking at!
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Important Quote by a Church Musician
My friend is a highly-placed musician at the Vatican.
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Fulton J. Sheen Played The Pipe Organ!
Sheen would occasionally display his skill on the organ to his friends.
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“Music List” • 28th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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Dr. Samuel Backman • “Rooted In Tradition: The Allegory of a Tree”
Most readers would not find themselves in the category of people who are looking to try a “clown Mass” or some other dubious experiment!
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Every Diocesan Music Commission Should Do This
“To assist this process, I have compiled links to the documents…” —Mark Haas
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