The Communion of the Second Sunday after Epiphany
Today’s communion antiphon is a masterpiece of musical exegesis.
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The Responsa ad dubia and the Solesmes Chant Restoration
The early history of Solesmes plainchant research provides a historical parallel for responding to current Vatican liturgical rules.
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PDF Download • Commemorating Dr. Fayrfax
A massively underrated composer died 500 years ago today.
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A Summer Course in Old Notation
Announcing an opportunity for graduate-level summer study in sacred music.
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Two Recent Talks on the Liturgy
Two of our authors offer thoughts about the meaning of the liturgy within the context of our daily lives.
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Solmization from the Inside
What if we take medieval music pedagogy seriously? Do its methods have anything to offer us today?
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A Lesson in Chant from the Late Fr. Foster
My personal encounter with him left a strong impression, which I will share here.
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“Arranging Polyphony for One Voice” • (Live Rec.)
When faced with restrictions on the size of the choir, history suggests that we can adapt music for smaller groups, including groups with only one singer.
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(Installment #4) “Catholic Hymnals” • Charles Weaver
On how tunes change over time, with a reflection on the sacred duty of hymn editors.
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Biography • Charles Weaver
Charles Weaver is on the faculty of the Juilliard School…
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“Plainchant in Two Parts” • (Guest Article by a Julliard Faculty Member)
Polyphonic settings from a thirteenth-century Italian convent teach us how we might add a second part to a piece of plainchant.
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