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Last time I created a ‘simplified’ keyboard accompaniment it was downloaded more than 1,000 times within 24 hours.
A small booklet of antiphons chanted for English “Poor Clares” (nuns) shows plainsong which is remarkably melismatic.
Jeff addresses the question: “What is Gregorian Chant? And what is it not?” Our plainchant books contain a fair number of ‘pseudo’ plainsong compositions.
“I was blessed to be involved in the preparation and execution of such an important day for his priesthood and the parish.” —Julie Huebner
I love the little “wandering” left-hand accompaniment beginning in the variation on page 3.
“What a needed reminder for our time.”
Regarding this topic, the late Dr. William Peter Mahrt of Stanford University once made a statement I’ll never forget.
I’m pleased to include these video clips filmed in the cathedral of Detroit by my colleague, Dr. Horst Buchholz.
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
