A Popular “Gloria” … in Dutch?
I see this melody was translated into Dutch back in 2012…
Archives for September 2026
From Rome • “International Week of Sacred Music”
Happening right now, hosted by the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music … and I’m in attendance!
Music List • (26th Sund. Ordinary Time)
Readers have expressed interest in examining my “music list” for this coming Sunday: 27 September 2026.
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“Anima Christi” for 3 Voices • Truly a Masterpiece!
Choirs love singing this piece, and the prayer itself is powerful.
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“Plainsong Pop Quiz” • What’s This Called?
Put your knowledge to the test: a Gregorian Chant practice that surprises even the well-informed.
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PDF Download • USCCB Specifically Endorses “A Hymn Plus the Introit” during Opening Procession at Mass (Incl. Documentation)
In this official communication posted by Jeffrey Tucker, the USCCB reminded Catholic musicians that it’s licit to sing a hymn in addition to the Introit assigned by the Church to each Sunday.
“Reminder” — Month of September (2026)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
PDF Download • “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” — Simple Organ Interludes (5 pages)
Released on 14 September 2026 (Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross) which is the 19th anniversary of “Summorum Pontificum” coming into force.
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Eucharistic Hymn • Skeleton Harmonies (“Simplified”) for Pianists Becoming Organists!
Last time I created a ‘simplified’ keyboard accompaniment it was downloaded more than 1,000 times within 24 hours.
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PDF Download • “Antiphons Which Are Sung Whilst the Blessed Sacrament Is Exposed”
A small booklet of antiphons chanted for English “Poor Clares” (nuns) shows plainsong which is remarkably melismatic.
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PDF Download • Organ Harmonization for a Splendid Version of “O Salutaris Hostia”
Jeff addresses the question: “What is Gregorian Chant? And what is it not?” Our plainchant books contain a fair number of ‘pseudo’ plainsong compositions.
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Musical Lineup • “Mass of Thanksgiving for a Newly-Ordained Priest”
“I was blessed to be involved in the preparation and execution of such an important day for his priesthood and the parish.” —Julie Huebner
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