The Illusion of Permanence — an Exercise in Humility
There is an illusion of permanence in the Church. We are changing often and changing right now.
Best Practices with Current Restrictions • New Resource from Detroit
Best practices and a new antiphon project from the Archdiocese of Detroit
Silence and The Thoughts of His Heart
Our souls are hurting and in crisis. I have no words.
Reopening our Churches – Encouragement – Resources
As churches are working towards reopening, it is also no small change for many to concede congregational singing and choirs of any size. So many musicians have already sacrificed so much, spiritually, artistically, and economically.
Pain, Trauma, Caution in the Choir World
Fallout from the recent NATS/ACDA webinar: A Conversation: What Do Science and Data Say About the Near Term Future of Singing.
If you are having a bad day, this is what it means
God ensures will blossom even harsh conditions.
God will not be outdone in generosity.
People are hungrier than ever for the Gospel. This is a great blessing, and a turning point in our lives and ministries.
Repeating Repertoire? • Richard J. Clark
“Repetition” in the Age of Streaming Masses…
The Fruit of Silence is Prayer
The list of concerns is endless. Today, we may be given the gift of an overabundance of silence, but perhaps its fruit will reverberate for years.
Two Reasons for Fewer Vocations
The marketing and commercialization of sacred music has had vastly mixed results, some positive, but some deleterious.
Liturgy is the work of Christ and His Body, the Church.
When we consider the redemptive power of the Mass, our eyes, hearts, and minds are opened wide!
Chant, Mighty Pipe Organs • Two Sundays, Two Cathedrals
Gregorian Chant and mighty pipe organs will be front and center at two concerts: Boston’s Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City.
Announcement of Easter & the Moveable Feasts • 2020
Free download of The Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts for 2020
New England Pueri Cantores Choral Festival and Mass • Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Find Registration and info here.
The Tradition Continues! • Seven Organists Perform
“…every bit of carpeting was removed and replaced with marble and stone…”
Pope Francis’ Address on Sacred Music: “Liturgy is the first ‘teacher’ of catechism.”
“Do not forget this: the liturgy is the first ‘teacher’ of catechism.” — Pope Francis
Saint Paul’s Choir School • Open Houses
Saint Paul Choir School cordially invites you and your son to thier Open Houses and vocal auditions on the following dates:
Leo Abbott to Rededicate Landmark E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, Opus 801
This pipe organ will be heard as it has never been in our lifetimes.
Broken Rosaries and a Triptych of Wisdom
Three priests — three pearls of wisdom
Our children must at the very least be exposed to the great music of the Church.
Traditional hymnody is often easier to sing: simpler melodically and rhythmically, and generally more substantive in theology.