Important Reminder from Pope Saint John XXIII
People are talking about “liturgy wars” again…
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“Let Us Take Courage!” • In Spite of Today’s News
“Serve God in that charity and love which cast out fear; such love does not regard merit.” —Saint Bernard
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Vinzenz Goller Orgelbuch (1952) — Mit Max Springer
VINZENZ GOLLER ORGELBUCH (1952) — MIT MAX SPRINGER 106. Alleluja laßt uns singen p. 110 22. Alles meinem Gott zu Ehren p. 22 40. Allmächtiger, vor dir im Staube p. 43 24. Anbetung, Dank und Ehre p. 25 265. Auf zum Schwur p. 265 51. Aus der Tiefe rufen wir zu dir p. 115 8. Aus des Elends tiefstem Grund p. 16 […]
1929 “Breslau Church Musicians” • Silesia-Prussia-Poland (Beuron Plainsong Practice Harmonies)
1929 ORGELBUCH (BRESLAU) — INHALTSVERZEICHNIS 1. Beim frühen Morgenlicht p. 3 2. Alles meinem Gott zu Ehren p. 3 3. In dieser Nacht p. 4 4. Was führt den Pilger p. 4 5. O Herr Jesus, gib p. 5 6. In Gott des Vaters p. 5 7. Komm, o komm, du Geist des Lebens p. 5 8. Komm, Schöpfer-Geist p. 6 9. Wasch mich, o Jesus p. 6 10. Ich sah, wie aus […]
Hymn Lyrics Which Don’t Fit
If we grow up singing hymns, we’re incapable of judging them—because we’re “too close” to them. People who know and love “Abide with me, fast falls the eventide” probably never realized the first word is one of the most egregious examples of incorrect accentuation. (The correct accent for “abide” is on the second syllable, not […]
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12 July 2021 • FEEDBACK
A reader from Chicago writes: “Your work is exemplary, and these past 15 months have put into clear focus for me just how important Corpus Christi Watershed is as an evangelizing voice in the Church. During this pandemic, we have moved away from the ‘big publisher’ psalters, employing nearly exclusively your settings, which (in my […]
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1952 (Augsburg Diocese) LAUDATE by Karl Lampart Bavarian Organist (d 1974)
ORGELBUCH ZUM LAUDATE Augsburg Diocese, 1952 · Karl Lampart (d. 1974) · Nos. 1–212 PART I — Hymns 1–112 Der Tag des Christen — Morgenlieder 1. Alles meinem Gott zu Ehren W: Herolds Choralmelodien 1808 · T: 1. Str. Duderstadt 1724 ff., Düsseldorf 1759 1. Alles meinem Gott zu Ehren, in der Arbeit, in der […]
PT Barnum, Henri Herz, + 1,000 candles
In the annals of pianism, there were some fakers: Vladimir de Pachmann, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Leopold de Meyer, and Henri Herz. A hilarious story is told by Harold C. Schonberg about Henri Herz, his manager (Bernard Ullman), and 1,000 candles. I think you will enjoy reading it.
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7 July 2021 • “Getting Soft at the End”
We tried something last Sunday. On the final stanza of this Eucharistic hymn, we got softer. I’d love to know your thoughts—does it sound good, or contrived?
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[Live Rec.] • “Do You Know This Eucharistic Hymn?”
Including seven (7) examples of musical diversity.
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We Urgently Require Funds! • Can You Give $5.00 Per Month?
An urgent letter from the president … please read this!
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PDF Download • “Polyphonic Creed Extension” (Perfect Canon Between Soprano & Alto)
This fabulous technique is common in Germanic countries…
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Free Online Movie! • “Scarlet and the Black” (1983)
Telling the true story of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a Catholic priest who saved thousands of lives during WW2.
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30 June 2021 • “External Solemnities”
A document from 1822 shows that 29 June, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, used to be a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States. By 1864 it was no longer a Holy Day of Obligation—but the bishops of the United States were asked to celebrate it “solemnly” on the following Sunday, which […]
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“Talk Is Cheap” • Advice For Music Directors
If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!
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