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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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?
Including seven (7) examples of musical diversity.
An urgent letter from the president … please read this!
This fabulous technique is common in Germanic countries…
Telling the true story of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a Catholic priest who saved thousands of lives during WW2.
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 […]
If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!
A few weeks ago, we posted a perfect Canon by Giovanni Maria Nanino (d. 1607), who was a colleague of Palestrina. Here is a Live Recording by a volunteer choir. The score scrolls by as the singers perform it. It was recorded yesterday at Mass.
Like so many others, we lost about a year’s worth of rehearsals due to Covid19. We are trying to make up for lost time, and we have begun learning Father Guerrero’s Missa De Beata Virgine II published in Rome circa 1582. Here is a 37 second audio clip recorded at Mass last Sunday. We have […]
I could not do my job without the Brébeuf Hymnal. Here’s a Live Recording (20 seconds) from last night’s Mass. Our volunteer choir is frequently called upon—at the last second—to sing for first Masses, solemn high Masses, dedication Masses, and so forth. With the Brébeuf Hymnal, I can always pull out marvelous, wonderful, thrilling songs […]
