Let Me Lent You Some Advice
Remember your own spiritual health during Lent.
Setting an Example Through Funerals
Funerals can be a good time to demonstrate the possibilities of reverent liturgical music at Mass.
The Young and the Extremely Young
“Despite being baptized Catholic, attending Catholic schools, and attending Mass regularly, he never knew about the Church’s musical heritage until the last few years.”
Richard Sherman and Self-Confidence
The importance of confidence in performance.
Tools for the Day
The Communion Antiphon often reflects back to the Gospel.
Quick Takes: Saying No
Saying “No” is an important skill for the music director.
What Hill are You Willing to Die on?
Deciding which principles are deal-breakers.
Once Upon a Mattress
In which Andrew’s wife Julie writes about the joys of being a music director’s wife at Christmas.
It’s What We Do
Explaining how to handle death at so many funerals.
Would You Like Some Cheese with that Whine?
Trying to avoid the temptation to complain.
Text matters
Everyone should be forced to type the words of the pieces they use.
Royal Stumbling Blocks
For believers, however, the crucifixion is not a moment of despair, but of triumph. We proudly profess our “weak” Savior, for we know that His weakness was the means of our salvation.
Gratefulness
Being the first to post about Thanksgiving so now everyone else looks like they’re copying me.
Juggling Holy Days of Obligation
How the peculiarities of the calendar affect Immaculate Conception this year.
Precious Rehearsal Time
Spending rehearsal time to save more later.
Noise Unto the Lord
Thanks for noisy babies at Mass.
Laws of life
A brief post about basic liturgical theology.
The Prayers of Children
The repercussions of a childlike faith.
Sacramental Grace and Intentional Discipleship
How disposition affects our receptivity of grace.
If the Shoe Fits
In which I hopefully make a point without alienating every Traditionalist in the world.
From Every Oops
The learning experience that accompanies every mistake.
That Satisfying Click
Grace and IKEA directions.
First, the Priests
The importance of the priest singing the orations at Mass.
Antiphons for the Dog Days of Ordinary Time
Music for the Communion procession, even for the “summer slog.”
Reading Honestly
In which I’m tempted to do the same thing I am frustrated by another doing.