“Reminder” — Month of November (2025)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
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Never Work For A Priest Or Bishop Who Believes Sacred Music Should Be “Entertainment”
Unsolicited advice for prospective choir directors.
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“Offertory” at Catholic Funerals
This setting cleverly inserts themes from the absolution of the body.
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“In Paradisum” • Gregorian Chant
While the coffin is being carried to the grave, the following anthem is sung.
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“Music List” • All Souls (2 November)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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2-Voice Arr. • “Creator of the Starry Height”
Over the centuries, this ancient him became associated with the season of Advent.
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“Equal Voices” Choir Pieces
Including a setting of the “Ave Maria” and “Tantum Ergo.”
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Typo in the “Missale Romanum” (1962)
Father Valentine Young, OFM, pointed out many errors and typos in the 1962 Missal.
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“Music List” • 30th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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“Our Father” • Musical Setting?
Do any readers speak German?
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Little Encouragement?
Have you read the parable about the 10 lepers?
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PDF Download • “Marian Antiphon Booklet” (4 pages) + Five Rhythmic Considerations
This 4-page ‘insert’ contains the seasonal Marian antiphons and various settings of the “Kýrie” my parish will be learning.
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False Accusations
Even if the accusation is false, we tend to think of that person—forevermore—as “tainted” or “damaged goods.”
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(Part 2) • Did they simplify this hymn?
Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1929…
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“Can Choral Music Survive?” • 3 Reasons It Will
You may think I’m crazy, but I have a belief when it comes to choral music.
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