Tantum Ergo Comically Misunderstood in Italian
Tantum Ergo or Canta Merlo? A bit of fun with Italian and Latin.
Sing Salve Regina in Your Rosary
A good chant to begin with. Print a copy with interlinear translation and join with one of the best known chants from the Church Universal.
Christus Vincit – Christ Conquers
A little more on the triumphal chant inspired from Roman victory celebrations.
Corda Pia – A Franciscan Hymn
A really old hymn commemorating the Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi.
How Much Latin Do You Need?
How to learn to read 20% of the Missale Romanum – forget “Amo, Amas, Amat” – dive into the most frequently used words.
Catena Legionis in Gregorian Chant
Our Lady sings Magnificat with tones surpassing sweet – and you can too with this simple Gregorian chant setting.
The Place of Pews in the Church
Are chairs or pews a hindrance or a help?
Sing everyday! Regina Caeli!
Singing isn’t just a Sunday thing – if you want to sing well, then it’s good to sing everyday! Bring this ancient antiphon into your life and see how it goes.
Patterns in the Easter Sequence
I had a go at finding the structure of the melody…
33 Days to Marian Consecration
There are 33 days to prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this centenary year, starting Monday April 10.
Liturgical Language Barriers
Learning enough to use Latin liturgically is important and easy if you have the information. Including a short video giving tips to cover most Church Latin pronunciation.
A CD from on High for Benedictines in Tasmania
A new CD you don’t have yet full of beautiful music raising funds for bringing more beautiful music to Tasmania.
O Crux Ave, partial recording
A stepping stone towards singing this motet with a small choir – a recording for the middle voice of Fr Friel’s 3 part motet.
Making rehearsal CDs and finding mp3s
Burning CDs may seem old-fashioned, but many people still rely on their CD players. All the shortcuts, plus a free recording of Audi Benigne Conditor.
Forget the First Note, give me the Do
A tip for sight-reading chant – start with a Do La Fa to anchor your ear and find the starting note from the tonic.
The longest 54 seconds in a Missa Cantata
Directing music for a Sung Mass can be terrifying. Here’s a tip to help you avoid one trap.
Epiphany Proclamation 2017
“It is solemnly made known, dearest brethren that, just as we—through the bounteous mercy of God—have rejoiced in the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ…”
Random Acts of Beauty: the Vestment Fund
Looking for a chariitable appeal you can support in good conscience? Check out this new Vestment Fund.
Come to Sydney for a Retreat in Silence and Song
Sydney might not be famous for spiritual endeavours. Here is a peak at a few upcoming retreats for men.
Liturgy and Sensory Issues
Simplicity and predictability are important for being inclusive.