“Regina Caeli” • More Than You Wanted To Know
To my knowledge, this is the first online recording of the simple Norbertine “Regina Caeli.”
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From Inspiration to Implementation • “Lenten Choral Extensions” (And a Free Gift!)
I decided to try something different for Lent…
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The Dedication of a Musician
“In other words, it is in the very being of what it is to be human to be giving of oneself.”
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Principles vs Preferences
I ran into this idea recently…
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Mass • “Singing” Vs. “Reciting”
That single change made clear that those present were able to enter more deeply…
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“Introducing Chant in Your Parish” • With Kevin Allen
“If Bach wanted to learn from the master, he had to go a long way to do it, so he made the sacrifice to do it.” —Kevin Allen
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Recording Release! • Marenzio’s “Salve Regina”
I recorded my choir trying out the little “puzzle” (sent by Benedetti to Cipriano de Rore) to see whether the pitch would drift at all…
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Enter the Gregorian Rhythm Wars
My goal is to clarify and illumine what I believe exactly is at stake when we debate the rhythm in chant. I shall first attempt to summarize the core arguments that each of the main authors in this blog series use.
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“Ever Ancient, Ever New” • Sacred Concert in North Florida
“It is even more encouraging when a concert with 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐 Catholic music is done.” —Mæstro Fritz
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EWTN Broadcast • Sacred Music by MacMillan + Eight Emerging Composers
This coming Saturday (8 July) at 7:00pm, EWTN will be broadcasting …
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(Installment #15) “Catholic Hymnals” • William Fritz
To (re)Harmonize a Hymn—“Anima Christi” by Dr. Theodore Marier
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How to Change a Hymn Without Changing It
Ever thought of changing the way you play a hymn without needing to have studies advanced theory and harmonization techniques? Here are two ways of changing the way you are playing a hymn without changing the harmony or re-voicing it.
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A Blessing and a Curse: Digital Sheet Music
Have you seen a musician using a tablet to read their music as they performed? Ever wondered how that would work in your choir or for you?
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Repeating Repertoire? • William Fritz
As church musicians, we have incredible responsibility and influence.
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What Kind of Interest is there in a Gregorian Chant Class?
Have you ever considered how a class on Gregorian chant would be received? Why is there an increasing desire among Catholics to include chant in the Mass and liturgy? Look at how one such class was received in Southern California. Outline included of class structure.
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