“Hybrid” Chant Notation?
See whether you agree that Father Weinmann made matters worse.
Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
“When things are holy and sacred, they are perceived as such by all.” —Bishop Fernandes
Lusciously resplendent illuminations created 1,300 years ago by Roman Catholic monks in North England—now available to be viewed in high resolution!
“Isn’t Mendelssohn’s wedding march largely frowned upon in the Catholic Church?” —A reader
“I had to stop singing for a moment while trying not to cry.” —2023 Participant
The musical director is Dr. Alvez Barkoskie IV.
“I grew up in an Italian-American family.” —Feedback from a priest.
“Throughout those 40+ years, I designed the music liturgy according to my sense of entertainment, failing to realise what it was supposed to be until much later.” —Chad H.
“I want never to hear another word about ceremonies for as long as I live. I would rather discuss the symptoms of cancer.” —Dr. Fortescue
Reclaiming Gregorian Chant for children at the New England “Pueri Cantores” choral festival & Mass.
“It was the mistake of my life. When I was very young, I had the chance to become a father, but I had my son aborted. Now, I’ve become very strongly against abortion.” —Andrea Roncato
“Nothing in pop music ever sounded quite as loathsome as what is played and sung in the church today.” —Thomas G. McFaul
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