“Gregorian Chant Rhythm” • Recorded Conversation with Dr. Horst Buchholz Re: Rhythmic Markings
We examine the “Regina Caeli”—a song loved by so many.
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PDF Chart (33,344 words) • “Graduale Romanum”—Spanish, English: Multiple Approved Translations
On the 20th anniversary of its founding, Corpus Christi Watershed’s president has several things to say.
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Ordinary of the Mass (Spanish Settings) for Organ + Congregation • “We’ve Had Success With These”
A priest writes: “I’m wondering if you can help me with any suggestions for music for the ordinary of Mass in Spanish.”
PDF Download • “Hymns We Have Used” (306 Entries) – Including an 11-Page Chart
I also provide an example of what—in my humble opinion—is a truly reprehensible way to select hymns for Mass.
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“All Saints Hymn” • Containing a Polyphonic Section
A wonderful piece for choirs that have more female singers than male singers.
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A Peculiar Plainsong Practice of the Anglicans
I suspect that professor would have detested my organ accompaniments to Gregorian chant!
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7 Letters • “Simple Music for the Mass Propers”
“I need hardly say that there is no possible excuse for the outrageous practice of omitting the Proper of the Mass, in flat disobedience to the law.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
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“The Priest in Your Breviary” • Who Was Father Joseph Connelly? (Mysterious Liturgical Scholar)
This ardent supporter of Dom Mocquereau’s method and was nicknamed “Spot” because of the many dots in the Solesmes editions.
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From Rome • “International Week of Sacred Music”
Happening right now, hosted by the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music … and I’m in attendance!
“Anima Christi” for 3 Voices • Truly a Masterpiece!
Choirs love singing this piece, and the prayer itself is powerful.
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“Plainsong Pop Quiz” • What’s This Called?
Put your knowledge to the test: a Gregorian Chant practice that surprises even the well-informed.
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PDF Download • USCCB Specifically Endorses “A Hymn Plus the Introit” during Opening Procession at Mass (Incl. Documentation)
In this official communication posted by Jeffrey Tucker, the USCCB reminded Catholic musicians that it’s licit to sing a hymn in addition to the Introit assigned by the Church to each Sunday.
PDF Download • “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” — Simple Organ Interludes (5 pages)
Released on 14 September 2026 (Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross) which is the 19th anniversary of “Summorum Pontificum” coming into force.
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Eucharistic Hymn • Skeleton Harmonies (“Simplified”) for Pianists Becoming Organists!
Last time I created a ‘simplified’ keyboard accompaniment it was downloaded more than 1,000 times within 24 hours.
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PDF Download • “Antiphons Which Are Sung Whilst the Blessed Sacrament Is Exposed”
A small booklet of antiphons chanted for English “Poor Clares” (nuns) shows plainsong which is remarkably melismatic.
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