Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “The Hidden Dactyl”
“Perhaps surprisingly, not one word of three syllables in the ancient Easter sequence ‘Laudes Salvatori voce’ is sung to the rhythm of a dactyl.” —Alasdair Codona
Heresy du Jour? • (Orig. Published in 2019)
In the early XIXth century the Duke of Wellington, speaking of infantry battles, is said to have exclaimed, “All soldiers run away. The good ones come back.”
Saint Eulalia Gradual • Guest Article by Josh Carey
“This has been extremely successful in my parish, and I plan to continue until I’ve set the entire church year.” —Joshua D. Carey
“Choral Singing post-COVID” • Perspectives from a Hong Kong Doctor & Chorister
A package of measures to keep choral singing safe.
Chanting and Spiritual Health
In a time of contagion and social unrest, we need plainchant more than ever, even when we stay home.
“Comparison” • 15 Traditional Catholic Hymnals
Covid-19 has forced many parishes to remove all hymnals from their pews: A perfect opportunity for change!
Catholics Get The “Chants” of a Lifetime…
“I was expecting a lot, and it was more than I expected,” Sutherland said.
Jennifer D. Behnke • “Brébeuf Hymnal Review”
“How I love the multiple settings of each text, which can be interchanged as required by seasonal and festal usage.” —Maestro Behnke
Heresy du Jour?
Under such circumstances, what should the believer do?
New! • Organ Scholarships at Christendom College
Christendom College will offer up to $5,000 for students starting in the Fall of 2019.
Success! • Sacred Music Retreat in Ohio
Immersion in what defines our very purpose as members of the choir.
Guest Article • “Composing a Responsorial Psalm”
What makes for a good responsorial psalm setting? Is it mere singability, a catchy tune, or something more?
Expectations Exceeded at the Symposium!
“If you occasionally share a habit of mine for getting stuck in one style, take new inspiration here!” —Miss Phoebe Wing
Marian Concert: Carmelite Sisters and Credo Choir
The Carmelite Sisters at Santa Teresita rarely sing for the public.
What does Cicero have to do with the Breviary?
A proposal for “mutual enrichment”