Josquin’s “Ave Maria…Virgo Serena” • The Most Famous Piece Of 1502
It stands to reason that if someone wants to sell a lot of books, he should put something in there that people want to buy.
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What Did Palestrina Look Like?
Father Lawrence Lew, OP, is perhaps the world’s greatest photographer.
How Do the Greats Approach the Science of Choral Conducting?
Michelangelo, without training and in wont of the best paints and plaster, would have struggled to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
How to properly sing “Alleluia” in Eastertide (1962 Missal)
The way to “repeat” Alleluia during Eastertide confuses many people.
Choir Roster? No. It’s a Love List!
You can form a stronger connection with your choir even while rehearsals are suspended. All it takes is one simple thing that you probably already have.
A B C D F etc. — An Ancient “Alphabetical” Hymn
This hymn by Caelius Sedulius (Christian Poet from the 5th century) has been translated into English by a Catholic priest.
Is Liturgy Essential?
A mother recounts her son’s yearning for a return to Holy Communion and she reflects on our absolute necessity for the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass.
Wedding Homily (7 min) by Fr. Valentine Young
“The late Archbishop Sheen once pointed out how the Greeks in their language had three different words for love…”
Pain, Trauma, Caution in the Choir World
Fallout from the recent NATS/ACDA webinar: A Conversation: What Do Science and Data Say About the Near Term Future of Singing.
Stunning Harmonies! • “Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above” (Hymn #783)
This has been called the “incomparable and indispensable” hymnal for Catholics.
Blog Contributors Speak About A “Favorite” Piece
This is a good way to get to know several contributors a little better!
What Makes a Great Conductor?
At the heart of the great conductor is one who is born in wonder, one who stands in awe and amazement of heaven’s divine gift of music.
“Pange Lingua” translated into English • Hymn by Saint Thomas Aquinas
I predict this smooth harmonization will go down in history—it fits the voice perfectly.
Bring Your “Lost Motets” to Life
I can think of at least five reasons to use the current downtime as an opportunity to educate your parish about sacred music. And it doesn’t take much work.
Throwing Away Our Birthright of Beauty
Thoughts from St. Athanasius the Great