Nostalgia Is Not Rigid
I don’t think young people (or most people, frankly) are drawn to the pre-conciliar Mass because of nostalgia.
Has Our Catholic Culture Been Completely Dismantled?
Art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.
The Positive Impact Of Parish Events
These things must begin at the parish level.
Has The Church Rejected Her Inheritance?
The richness of liturgy and music should never be abandoned.
May 2016 • Major Choral Event In Dallas!
A tremendously exciting moment in the Catholic musical world!
The Theology of a C-sharp Minor Chord
Every time I listen to this piece I’m still shocked.
An Antidote For Clericalism: Sung Vespers
The public singing of Vespers is an antidote to the kind of clericalism frequently condemned by Pope Francis.
The Sacral Language of Liturgiam Authenticam as Applied to Choral Diction
The Church has its own language and its own culture. Are you a native speaker?
It’s All About The Players
The social construct of a choir should be like an inverted pyramid.
The Church Must Be Countercultural
What music is appropriate for a wedding?
Family and Work: both are full time jobs
My children are now grown, but I’m not about to reveal any family secrets!
Is this the “Proper” solution for you?
I’ve decided to try an experiment that may work in other parishes.
Getting the most from your choir: Passion
Passion … is a tremendous engine for achieving the very best results.
Getting the most from your choir: Preparation
Only by knowing a piece inside and out can we teach it effectively and efficiently.
“Imagination, Preparation, Passion” • Getting the most from your choir
“The conductor should be able to hear a perfect performance of the piece before it even begins.” —Dr. Alfred Calabrese
Biography • Dr. Alfred Calabrese
Alfred holds a doctorate in choral conducting from Indiana University…