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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Richard J. Clark • Article Archive

Richard J. Clark is the Director of Music of the Archdiocese of Boston and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. He is also Chapel Organist (Saint Mary’s Chapel) at Boston College. His compositions have been performed worldwide.—Read full biography (with photographs).

Richard J. Clark · August 18, 2023

Father Morales’ Astonishing “Ave Maris Stella” Gloria

Including a recording from Sacred Music Symposium 2023.

Richard J. Clark · July 26, 2023

Theodore Marier Is the Most Important Liturgical Musician—Even Today.

“The more I learn about Marier, the more I am inspired to be a better human being.” —Richard J. Clark

Richard J. Clark · June 28, 2023

Saint Cecilia and an Angel Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco

CRCCM Repertoire Project Released!

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.

Richard J. Clark · February 24, 2023

New Album from the Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School

NEW CD from the Saint Paul’s Choir School, Harvard Square with the Sophia Music Group label

Richard J. Clark · December 23, 2022

John G. Dunn • 1943-2022 • Requiescat In Pace

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.

Richard J. Clark · December 16, 2022

Announcement of Easter & the Moveable Feasts • El Anuncio de la Pascua y Fiestas Movibles • 2023

Free scores and practice videos for the Epiphany Proclamation in English and Spanish for the Novus Ordo.

Richard J. Clark · November 22, 2022

Saint Cecilia and an Angel Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco

Join Your Parish Choir! • Why We Sing as a Faith Community

As many parishes struggle, your presence, your voice, your witness to the love of Christ is that much more important!

Richard J. Clark · August 4, 2022

Cardinal O'Malley Cathedral of the Holy Cross

The continuity and vulnerability of the Novus Ordo

There is great continuity between the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo. In light of Pope Francis’ “Desiderio desideravi” and “Traditionis custodes” this deserves a closer look.

Richard J. Clark · May 15, 2022

Prayer of Abandonment,  Saint Charles de Foucauld

This will be sung at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome and at the Basilica of Saint Francis Assisi.

Richard J. Clark · April 4, 2022

It is time. Sacred Song and the Kingdom of God

The small efforts we make become the mustard seed that transforms a life forever. The seed you plant may convert one soul or many.

Richard J. Clark · December 16, 2021

Announcement of Easter & the Movable Feasts • 2022 • English & Spanish

Free scores and practice videos in English and Spanish for the Announcement of Easter and Moveable Feasts (Epiphany Proclamation)

Richard J. Clark · November 30, 2021

Fauré Requiem Mass • Saint Paul’s Choir School 

A popular work often performed in concert, when sung within Mass, it offers boundless transcendence.

Richard J. Clark · November 26, 2021

From the Bell Tower

Boston Cathedral Singers’ “From the Bell Tower” on “Sounds from the Spires”

PODCAST! — The Boston Cathedral Singers’ album From the Bell Tower was featured on “Sounds from the Spires” on SIRIUS XM 129 Radio, The Catholic Channel.

Richard J. Clark · November 5, 2021

From the Bell Tower

From the Bell Tower – Boston Cathedral Singers Release First Album

Four singers at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross sought artistic refuge in the Cathedral bell tower where its bells toll each day. The new album features new music by Kevin Allen and Richard J. Clark

Richard J. Clark · September 3, 2021

Saint Cecilia and an Angel Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco

A Call to Publishers and Editors of Roman Catholic Hymnals

Adherence to Roman Catholic doctrine in song is hardly unreasonable. It is imperative. It is the right thing to do.

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    A Nice Hymn In Spanish
    In my humble opinion, this is a really beautiful hymn in Spanish. If I practice diligently, I’ll be able to pronounce all the words properly. If you’re someone who’s interested in obtaining a melody only version (suitable for your congregational ORDER OF WORSHIP) you can steal that from this.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Music List” • 21st in Ordinary Time (Year C)
    Our choir returns on Sunday, 24 August 2025. Some have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for it, which is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the spectacular feasts website. When it comes to the feast of the Assumption (15 August 2025), I have uploaded the music list for that Mass—but not the “bi-lingual” Mass in the evening (Spanish, Latin, and English) which has completely different music.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Entrance Chant” • 21st Sunday Ordin. Time
    You can download the ENTRANCE ANTIPHON in English for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) which is coming up on 24 August 2025. Corresponding to the vocalist score is this free organ accompaniment. It’s set in a melancholy mode, but if you heard my choir’s female voices singing it your soul would be uplifted beyond belief. If you’re someone who enjoys rehearsal videos, this morning I tried to sing it while simultaneously accompanying my voice on the pipe organ.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
    How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).
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    Pope Pius XII Hymnal?
    Have you ever heard of the Pope Pius XII Hymnal? It’s a real book, published in the United States in 1959. Here’s a sample page so you can verify with your own eyes it existed.
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    “Hybrid” Chant Notation?
    Over the years, many have tried to ‘simplify’ plainsong notation. The O’Fallon Propers attempted to simplify the notation—but ended up making matters worse. Dr. Karl Weinmann tried to do the same in the time of Pope Saint Pius X by replacing each porrectus. You can examine a specimen from his edition and see whether you agree he complicated matters. In particular, look at what he did with éxsules fílii Hévae.
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Random Quote

“In case of urgent danger of life anyone may baptize, even a heretic or pagan. It is sufficient that he administer the essential matter and form and have the implicit intention of doing what Christ instituted. Naturally a Catholic must be preferred, if possible. A man is preferred to a woman; but anyone else to the parents.”

— Father Adrian Fortescue (1917)

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