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“This spring my chorister program will see the first priest ordained from our former chorister ranks.” —Dr. Tappan
I would very much like to hear from you personally!
“I don’t claim to be an authority on any of the ideas set forth in the following narrative.” —Dr. Lucas Tappan
“I have a challenge for each of our readers.” —Dr. Lucas Tappan
Today I introduce two very different—yet equally sublime—choral foundations.
“It results in a heavy burden being placed upon musicians to ensure that whatever they do is well-liked by all—lest the faithful complain (seemingly the great worry of many priests).” —Dr. Lucas Tappan
When the Lord finally calls me home, I have no plans to trip over “eagle’s wings” on my way to the cemetery.
“He’ll hold a position of national importance, especially in the eyes of those who work toward Catholic sacred music’s renewal from sea to shining sea.” —Dr. Tappan
Re: CMAA “In-Person” Events for 2024—Don’t Miss Out!
“What follows are a few tricks that have greatly aided students with me from a young age…” —Dr. Tappan
I can affirm that our first concert was a resounding success: everything from Allegri’s 𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑟𝑒 to the 10-year-old boy playing Bach.
I will be privileged to field your questions alongside two well known and widely respected church musicians: Mary Ann Carr Wilson and Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka.
What happened to this masculine presence in all things musical in the United States?
My assistant and I recently had the privilege while in England to have lunch with Dr. Ronny Krippner…
“And yet I may live and die a true and perfect member of his holy Catholic Church without which I believe there is no salvation for me.” —William Byrd
