PDF Download • “Hymns Of The Roman Liturgy” (Rev. Joseph Connelly, 1955)
“These samples from Connelly make less sense in English than the Latin originals would to a North Korean.” —Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
Resources • 3rd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
The recording of the Introit “Jubilate Deo” was created by Jeff Ostrowski—hope it helps!
Polyphonic “Alleluia” for 3 voices • Morales (†1553)
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
Amazing Opportunity for Los Angeles Catholics
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?
Pope Visits Prison: “You could not come to me, so I have come to you.”
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
PDF • Organ Accompaniment to the “Vidi Aquam”
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for “Vita Sanctorum”
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.
The One Thing That Unites Church Musicians
“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”
Resources • 2nd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”
Simple Yet Beautiful Easter Piece You Might Want To Sing This Sunday
The verses come from an Easter poem found in numerous ancient manuscripts.
Reflections Upon The Death Of Francis Cardinal George This Morning At 10:45am
Someone told me in advance the cardinal was a trained musician; he certainly was!
Is This The World’s Greatest Cry Room?
An usher approached me, tapping on my shoulder. This was the last straw.
Should Church Singers Be Paid?
Practice Videos for KYRIE “Impleta Sunt”—based on a piece by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.
Don’t Tell Me What You Can Do: Show Me
Directing a choir is extremely difficult. The obstacles often seem insurmountable.