May 2016 • Major Choral Event In Dallas!
A tremendously exciting moment in the Catholic musical world!
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The Theology of a C-sharp Minor Chord
Every time I listen to this piece I’m still shocked.
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An Antidote For Clericalism: Sung Vespers
The public singing of Vespers is an antidote to the kind of clericalism frequently condemned by Pope Francis.
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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?
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It’s All About The Players
The social construct of a choir should be like an inverted pyramid.
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The Church Must Be Countercultural
What music is appropriate for a wedding?
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Family and Work: both are full time jobs
My children are now grown, but I’m not about to reveal any family secrets!
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Is this the “Proper” solution for you?
I’ve decided to try an experiment that may work in other parishes.
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Getting the most from your choir: Passion
Passion … is a tremendous engine for achieving the very best results.
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Getting the most from your choir: Preparation
Only by knowing a piece inside and out can we teach it effectively and efficiently.
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“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
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Biography • Dr. Alfred Calabrese
Alfred holds a doctorate in choral conducting from Indiana University…
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