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Twenty-three (23) harmonizations of a famous German hymn tune, carefully transcribed from Roman Catholic hymnals printed between 1886 and 1961.
“Daily Mass is a part of the rhythm of my life and the source of life and grace for my soul.” —Isabella Quintana
Also Included: a Conversation about famous hymns in Duple or Triple rhythm.
(Part 2) • Should congregational hymnals include SATB parts?
This melody was found in a Carthusian plainsong book (published hundreds of years ago).
I recently learned that Pope Leo XII honored him with the “Order of the Golden Spur.”
“Those two options are as good as any (and better than most).” —Jeff Ostrowski
That such a richly-illustrated missal could have been created—much less mass produced—in the 1930s is beyond belief.
Father John Buchanan was a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul–Minneapolis.
Seven thoughts on ‘progressive’ solemnity.
Taken with great skill, the photos involved the Right Rev’d Joseph F. Cussen, Rev’d Thomas P. Conley, Rev’d George B. Ford, and Rev’d John F. Carvlin.
“A Survey to Collect Data on the Lives, Careers, Struggles, and Successes of Directors of Music in the Roman Catholic Church who Specialize in the Use of Polyphony and Chant in the Liturgy.”
It’s coming along nicely!
This includes 1914-1962 (years which were excluded from Muir’s book).
The truth comes out at last.
