What surprised me about regularly singing the Gloria in Latin
“A chorus of groans erupted: ‘Mr. Haaaaaasssss, whyyyy?’”
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When Pilgrims Sing, the World Disappears
“Their culture blended into the harmony of the Church. They were no longer citizens. They were Catholic.”
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A Practical Method of Projecting Solfege for Chant
“The choristers are not only learning the Propers more quickly but are also internalizing the sound of solfege in relation to Gregorian modes.”
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A Simple Way to Sing and Notate Organum Harmony
“Organum is a humble addition to Gregorian chant, yet it opens a profound sonic world.”
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Every Diocesan Music Commission Should Do This
“To assist this process, I have compiled links to the documents…” —Mark Haas
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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.”
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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.”
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Charlie Kirk’s Fascination with Traditional Catholic Liturgy
“Charlie Kirk has repeatedly spoken about the power of traditional liturgy.”
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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.
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“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.”
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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.”
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Is this what the new “Youth Mass” looks like?
“We had 14 singers in the loft—nearly all of them teenagers.”
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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.
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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.”
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“My First Year with the Latin Mass” • A Music Director’s Perspective
“Assisting at the Traditional Latin Mass has changed me.” —Mark Haas
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