“Requiescat In Pace” • Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Josef Ratzinger, who did so much good for the church.
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“… Ripped From A Live-Feed …”
Saint John Vianney, while in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, could scarcely speak or breathe (so moved was he).
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PDF • “Silent Night” Harmonization
Here’s a handy organ accompaniment (PDF) in three different key signatures: MIDDLE, HIGH, and LOW. The Latin lyrics (“Silens Nox”) are courtesy of Father Valentine Young, OFM (d. 2020). The organ harmonies are very simple, yet beautiful. Those who desire such a thing may also download a Singer’s Version. For obvious reasons, the choir will […]
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PDF Download • “What Child Is This?” • Jeff’s Arrangement of This Carol … in Latin!
This morning I sat down and arranged what—in my view—is one of the beautiful Christmas carols.
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23 December 2022 • FEEDBACK
A very skilled conductor from another country—who recently posted a recording any conductor would be proud of, displaying a light, pleasant, and professional choral sound—wrote to us on 23 December 2022: “CCWatershed and the Sacred Music Symposia have made a great mark in my musical career and the sound you hear you can proudly say […]
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Choirmasters • “How To Avoid Getting Fired”
Anyone who’s ever stood in front of a choir knows the choirmaster’s vocation is not an easy one.
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19 Dec. 2022 • “Include The Congregation?”
People often ask: “Can Gregorian Chant include the congregation?” The answer is: Yes! Listen to this Live Recording from last Sunday (which was the 4th Sunday of Advent). That is one model—not the only model—demonstrating how a congregation could be included. It’s KYRIE XVII, traditionally sung during Advent.
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19 Dec. 2022 • “This One Has It All”
In case you missed it, this December 10th article about Dr. Peter Wagner, who founded the GREGORIAN ACADEMY at Fribourg (Switzerland), has it all: (1) A rare download [138 pages] of Dr. Wagner’s Kyriale Accompaniment Book; (2) Biographical information about Dr. Wagner; (3) A special surprise you’ll love; (4) Courtesy of Professor Weaver, a translation […]
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J.S. Bach “Alleluia” • Director Posts Live Recording!
Our singers really love this one…
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PDF Download • “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” for 2 parts
I didn’t have the heart to tell this fellow that the same melody occurs at other times of the liturgical year.
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Available Now! • 4th Sunday of Advent
Those who so desire may now download this organ accompaniment booklet (25 pages) for the 4th Sunday of Advent, including the “O ANTIPHON” for 18 December 2022.
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PDF • “Rorate Mass Musical Booklet” (39 pages)
In my humble opinion, that ‘explanation’ is sheer, unadulterated gobbledygook.
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PDF Download • 1938 “White List of Sacred Music” (Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa) — 114 pages!
Their spelling of French names could have used some proofreading!
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Who Can Guess This Melody? • (Rorate Mass)
… from the “Roman Gradual” (1912) edited by Max Springer, a famous Gregorianist of the Beuron school.
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