Motet • “Verbum Supernum” by Fr. Carlo Rossini
This SATB setting can be used during any liturgical season and has “O Salutaris Hostia” as one of its verses.
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“Audi Benigne Conditor” • Gregorian Hymn For Lent
The text is by St. Gregory the Great, who was Pope from 590-604.
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Decapitation of an Innocent Meadowlark
Do we remember that people in the pews often lack our musical background?
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Francisco Guerrero • “Hymn To The Sacred Trinity” (SATB with Plainsong)
Are you up for a special hymn challenge?
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What Are You Doing For Lent?
“The phone is our century’s plague. It destroys character, interaction, friendships, families, and our time. We are glued to these devices.”
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2016 • Sacred Music Symposium (Last Year’s)
We’re approaching capacity—if you’re interested, we need to hear from you soon!
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Exclusive Interview • Mr. Nancho Alvarez
“I must point out that the content of my site is totally free, granting open access to everyone.” —Nancho Alvarez
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Ridiculously Awesome Sanctus You’ve Never Heard
We are not allowed to sing Tropes in the Extraordinary Form, so I added that text in italics.
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PDF Download • Simple Pieces For Roman Catholic Church Choirs (345 Pages)
First published in 1901 by Emile Dethier, organist at the Grand Seminary in Liège, Belgium.
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Musical Resources • Sexagesima Sunday (EF)
“Grant, we humbly beseech Thee, almighty God, that those whom Thou refreshest with Thy sacraments…”
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Chosen Your Easter Alleluia Yet?
It’s time—and here’s one you’ll love.
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Not Your Grandmother’s Creed
Composer David Haas posted a striking proclamation on his Facebook page.
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Musical Resources • Septuagesima Sunday (Extraordinary Form)
Yet the laborer called at the eleventh hour does not taste the joy reserved to one who has “worked and suffered without reckoning the hours.”
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| Part 3 of 3 | • “Kyrie Eleison” (SATB) within the reach of any choir!
Only one word describes Guerrero’s musical genius: fearsome.
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The Pope Who Had … A Child?
Then the Pope declared that it was the motet’s words—not its melody—which annoyed him.
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