PDF Downloads • “Contemporary Sacred Music”
Readers often send us their compositions. Today, we’d like to share some!
PDF Download • “Jesuit Martyrs of North America” (Stained Glass Window) — High Resolution
From “American Martyrs Catholic Church” in Manhattan Beach, California.
A Message From Mr. Roderick Royce!
Mr. Royce has taught orchestra for thirteen years.
Released • Jeff Ostrowski’s Seminar: “Secrets of the Conscientious Choirmaster” (9+ hours)
Mr. Ostrowski created this seminar based on lectures, masterclasses, and tutorials he’s presented at the Sacred Music Symposium over the last decade.
Encourage the Clergy to Sing
Those in the pews are like sheep listening for the voice of the Good Shepherd. Guest article by Mark Haas.
Pipeline to Heaven
The new chapel of Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) is scaling new heights in beauty since its recent pipe organ installation.
Dr. Alexis Kutarna Shares Photographs of Texas Workshop With Composer Kevin Allen
Dr. Kutarna teaches liturgical music courses at the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Kevin Allen … for 500 Altar Servers!
Corpus Christi Watershed was sent this fascinating message vis-à-vis motets of Kevin Allen being sung in a Mass with 500+ altar servers present. If anyone has more information, we would love to hear more details about this event!
“Voces8” (Grammy-Nominated British Vocal Ensemble) • With Kevin Allen
They posed after the concert for a photograph with the composer.
Guest Article by Mæstro Jerome Cole • Organist, Composer, and Choirmaster
“My mantra is that music at Mass should help reveal the face of God to us, so that we might contemplate Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist.” —Jerome Cole
Brooklyn Writes Us — Re: “Slander” Article
Like it was yesterday, I remember fighting with those high school students about hymnal headers.
Letter from “Penelope” • (18 October 2023)
“I was recently asked to step in and lead someone else’s choir at Mass…” —Penelope
Composer Kevin Allen in Europe!
Can anybody tell where Mæstro Allen is?
(Clip) • Fr. Mike Schmitz endorses “Ad Orientem”
Is celebration “versus populum” a good idea? Father Mike’s answer might raise some eyebrows…
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