A Simple Way to Sing and Notate Organum Harmony
“Organum is a humble addition to Gregorian chant, yet it opens a profound sonic world.”
Every Diocesan Music Commission Should Do This
“To assist this process, I have compiled links to the documents…” —Mark Haas
My choir is devoid of this generation (And it’s a healthy sign)
“This unique vitality is nowhere more visible than in the choir loft.”
The Old Gaffer: Parish Choir Director of Middle Earth
“Tending the garden of the liturgy so that, in God’s time, fruit may grow that is destined for eternity.”
Charlie Kirk’s Fascination with Traditional Catholic Liturgy
“Charlie Kirk has repeatedly spoken about the power of traditional liturgy.”
Is ‘Chant’ a Generic Word for ‘Sing’ ? • No!
To call any form of liturgical singing “chant” is to obscure the meaning the Church has always attributed to Gregorian chant.
“Cracker Barrel & Catholicism” • Logos and Lessons
“A restaurant’s niche—just like a Church’s patrimony—draws people in not by blending with the generic, but by standing apart.”
An Arranger’s Walkthrough of “King’s Weston” (PDF & MP3 Downloads)
“There is a sacred calling for those of us who compose and arrange music for the Church.”
Is this what the new “Youth Mass” looks like?
“We had 14 singers in the loft—nearly all of them teenagers.”
False! • “Youthful” Music Attracts the Young
We often underestimate the spiritual hunger of our youth. But children and teenagers are drawn to beauty, truth, and transcendence.
Worship the Lord in Holy Attire
“Dressing with care and reverence for Mass is a sign—not just to God, but to others—of our awareness of the sacred.”
“My First Year with the Latin Mass” • A Music Director’s Perspective
“Assisting at the Traditional Latin Mass has changed me.” —Mark Haas
Biography • Mark Haas
Liturgical compositions by Mark Haas have been sung in over 600 parishes.
Encourage the Clergy to Sing
Those in the pews are like sheep listening for the voice of the Good Shepherd. Guest article by Mark Haas.