“Plainsong Propers” • Fascinating 1980s Recordings
Father John Buchanan was a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul–Minneapolis.
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Proportionalist Plainchant • (Documented)
This document shows a “mensuralist” approach to Gregorian Chant.
Garnier Alleluias • “Have They Moved?”
We received an email asking whether the “Garnier Gospel Acclamations website” has…
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PDF Download • 1950s Hand Missal including “Priest Photographs” at Mass (944 pages)
Taken with great skill, the photos involved the Right Rev’d Joseph F. Cussen, Rev’d Thomas P. Conley, Rev’d George B. Ford, and Rev’d John F. Carvlin.
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“Predictable Rhymes?” • A Follow Up
We received considerable correspondence regarding my article: “Two Ways to Defile a Hymn.”
Absolutely ‘Perfect’ Voice-Leading?
This brief passage seems (in my humble opinion) to be a delightful specimen.
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“Progress Report” (With Samples) • Forthcoming Roman Catholic Hymnal In Spanish
It’s coming along nicely!
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PDF Download • “Roman Catholic Music in England from 1850–1962” — Lengthy Dissertation (402 pages)
This includes 1914-1962 (years which were excluded from Muir’s book).
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Calling Dr. Weaver!
A remarkable exposition of the “mora vocis” (published in 1953 in the Netherlands) which doesn’t shy away from a certain item!
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“A Catholic Choir Director’s Decalogue” • Jeff’s Personal Odyssey (10 Points)
Is there anyone on the planet willing to pretend he doesn’t understand the plain meaning of those words?
SLANE • “Simplified” Keyboard Arr.
Do you know ‘SLANE’ the hymn tune?
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Insane Baroque-Era Dissonance!
There is no more dissonant chord than this in the entire Baroque era!
Explanation of Gregorian Chant • “Using Words Mama Can Understand”
Do you see how each Latin accent is ‘shifted’ to the final syllable, as if they were French words?
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“Reminder” — Month of July (2026)
Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…
Organist and Choirmaster (Birmingham Oratory)
You simply must play this chord!
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