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…
Our Editorial Policy
Over the years, we’ve received beautiful messages of encouragement.
Corrinne May on EWTN (July 2023)
Platinum singer-songwriter Corrinne May, our contributor, recently appeared on EWTN.
“We’re In Financial Trouble!” • (June 2023)
We must avoid placing our website behind a paywall.
A Message For You! • (From Natalia Ferreiro)
Exciting news for the sacred music world—regarding something important starting next week.
Powerful Images • “Father John Brébeuf”
Stricken with terror, they fled to the mission, where Brébeuf and Lalemant were just finishing the prayers after Mass…
“Fifty-Seven (57) Sample Pages” • Brébeuf Hymnal
The last thing church musicians need is another collection of goofy, syrupy, mawkish hymns.
Father Peter Van Lieshout • “Homily on Sacred Music”
We would like to learn more about this priest!