Paul Inwood Attacks Jeff Ostrowski’s Harmonies
Paul Inwood has unwittingly committed a rookie’s error here…
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22 April 2021 • SATB Plainsong?
In an emergency, we pull out random hymns from the Brébeuf hymnal. The Brébeuf choral supplement has every single verse—every single verse—written out, which makes reading SATB a breeze. Last Sunday, we pulled out an Easter hymn which is a mix between plainsong and metrical hymnody…and I think this live recording came out nicely! Please […]
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22 April 2021 • ICTUS ALERT
My friends, for the record, this coming Sunday has something which is pretty rare. It is an example of Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes adding an ictus marking to their previous (1908) version of the Graduale Romanum. You can examine before and after. Do I feel better, having pointing this out? I absolutely do…
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“The Fifteen Best Catholic Hymns” • Wait……
Church musicians: Is this what we’re doing wrong?
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Do You Know This Easter Hymn?
We did both versions: One is quite popular, the other less so.
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Why does this repeat four times?
Folks, this is pretty cool.
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Not. Just. Catholics.
Talk about whatever subject you desire…except musical “style”—because doing so might get you killed.
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Did Solesmes Abbey Drink The 1960s Kool-Aid?
…you be the judge…
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Fr. Thomas Reese • “Young People Should Not Be Allowed To Attend” Latin Mass
Currently, 759 people dislike his article, while only 73 support it.
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10 Examples • “Diversity of Musical Styles” at the Traditional Latin Mass
Ten ways to make your musical selections during Mass a delight for all present.
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Can You Spare 33 Seconds?
Here’s an audio excerpt (33 seconds) of a setting for Kyrie VIII which was recorded live last Sunday at our parish in Los Angeles. The setting (“Missa de Angelis”) is by composer Richard Rice, and you can download the free PDF if you click here and scroll to the bottom. I think Richard’s composition is […]
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“Adze” • Do you know this word?
William F. Buckley speaking on television about Monsignor Ronald Knox.
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PDF Download • Vespers for Holy Thursday?
“Custom preserves many things in liturgy after their first reason has ceased.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
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PDF Download • “Sanctus for Three Voices” (Soprano, Alto, and Bass)
Can Gregorian Chant be harmonized? Does it work? Monsignor Jules Vyverman demonstrates for us!
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Live Recording • “Jesus My Lord, My God, My All”
Vernacular hymns at Communion during EF High Mass—your thoughts?
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