Wrapped in the Liber Usualis
A scarf adorned with pages from the Liber Usualis. Why not?
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.”
Veronica Brandt holds a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering. As editor, she has produced fine publications (as well as valuable reprints) dealing with Gregorian chant, hymnody, Latin, and other subjects. These publications are distinguished on account of their tastefulness. She lives in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia, with her husband Peter and six children.—Read full biography (with photographs).
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100 pieces of Gregorian chant to carry around in your pocket, with English translations.
A short 20th century motet by Fr Tom Luby, MSC with practice audio recordings.
It’s almost 5 years since the new translation came out, but some EF musicians still haven’t caught up. Here are some pointers for the musician who has been hiding under a musical rock for a decade.
Heads and shoulders, knees and toes, in Latin with square note notation, to the tune well known in Australia.
The hymn most frequently appearing in the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary has finally made it to youtube!
Starting a collection of easier propers for the Extraordinary Form. A pair of Alleluias and two Offertory antiphons to start the ball rolling.
Encouraging solemnity in a public space in Australia is no mean feat, but there are well known traditions which give the framework which elevates the simple, heartfelt speeches into a moving tribute to our fallen service men and women.
We have the treasury of sacred music to steer us. We have computers to help adapt scores to suit our choirs. And now we have an excellent resource which provides ready made adaptations of the Propers.
Singing for the Sacred Triduum and Easter ceremonies is an awesome privilege. Coming out the other side can be very sweet indeed, even when things didn’t always go quite as planned.
Two part choir exercises – one for every day of the year plus a few dozen to spare.
Five books providing our treasured Latin hymns with English translations to help you sing with understanding.
Is sight-singing only for elite choirs? Do you need fancy resources?
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