“The Choirmaster Survey” • Update on 29 July 2026
“A Survey to Collect Data on the Lives, Careers, Struggles, and Successes of Directors of Music in the Roman Catholic Church who Specialize in the Use of Polyphony and Chant in the Liturgy.”
7 Suggestions • Singing Gregorian Chant “Correctly”
Dr. Edward Schaefer once said: “I hate the ictus because it’s so confusing. I use white out on each ictus before distributing the music to my singers.”
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Children’s Repertoire • Mueller’s Recommendations
Further thoughts about children’s choirs…
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*Gasp* — Other Sacred Music Websites!
In a show of “web-ecumenism” I’d like to mention five today.
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Mueller’s Artistic Credo • “Same But Different”
“Variety within a single Mass is important for engaging the listening ears (and singing voices) of the congregation.” —Chris Mueller
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Richard J. Clark’s “Salve Regina”
“Thanks, Richard, for another accessible and mellifluous motet!” —Chris Mueller
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(Installment #10) “Catholic Hymnals” • Chris Mueller
Father Rutler makes five crucial points.
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Repeating Repertoire? • Christopher Mueller
I’m sure I’m not the only one to feel this way: certain celebrations don’t feel right without “that piece.”
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What really happened at the Convocation of Catholic Leaders
Beautiful liturgical music happened—in a hotel ballroom, no less!
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World Youth Day with polyphony and chant!
Help us bring polyphony and chant to World Youth Day!
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The Domestic Church and the domestic schola
The family that sings together prays together.
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On Catholic Art
It’s time to renovate and reoccupy our own tradition!
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Rediscovering “Musicam Sacram”
I encountered anew this wonderfully clear and concise document about music in the liturgy.
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A Striking Approach To Performing Gregorian Chant
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
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Liturgy And Diversity
“His answer was surprising to me, and I thought it both prudential and catholic.” —Chris Mueller
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