“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?” —The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021; interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)
The Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School will sing Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andris Nelsons October 4-6 at Boston Symphony Hall.
Two absolute favorite chants for Diaconate Ordinations are the Introit, “Dominus secus mare Galilaeae,” and the stunningly tender Communion chant, “Simon Ioannis.”
Free download of Saint John’s Gradual with Ecclesiastical Approbation from his Eminence Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O. F. M., Cap., Archbishop of Boston
Free download of Responsorial Psalms in Spanish that work great for the organ from composer Marc Cersiser
A recent podcast interview on “Ministry Monday” (National Pastoral Musicians) with Amanda Bruce.
There is “fallout” and recovery from Holy Week as a positive result. It is not merely physical but deeply emotional especially, as we struggle spiritually with whatever crosses we bear in life.
English and Spanish — scores and practice videos in with dates for 2024!
Practice video for the Announcement of the Nativity of the Lord from the Roman Martyrology
“[T]he primordial question is centered on how the hymn or antiphon will help the assembly enter more deeply into the mystery being celebrated.” — Christopher Ferraro
Including a recording from Sacred Music Symposium 2023.
“The more I learn about Marier, the more I am inspired to be a better human being.” —Richard J. Clark
The Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians (CRCCM) has just launched a remarkable free resource offering recommendations of choral music, antiphons, propers, and more for all Sundays of the liturgical calendar, solemnities, and Ritual Masses.
NEW CD from the Saint Paul’s Choir School, Harvard Square with the Sophia Music Group label
We mourn the passing of John G. Dunn (1943-2022) Director of Music and Headmaster Emeritus of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School (currently known as Saint Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square) The Choir School would not exist today without John Dunn’s vision, dedication, and talent.
Free scores and practice videos for the Epiphany Proclamation in English and Spanish for the Novus Ordo.
