Beyond performing and listening
The way we do music says a lot about how we see ourselves and our relationship to those around us. What does that say about music in the liturgy?
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Secret Sympathy
“Our souls are moved to the ardor of piety by the sacred words more piously and powerfully when these words are sung…” —St. Augustine
Absolutely Sensational Video About The Sacred Music Symposium!
It’s difficult to imagine a more breathtaking video—the beauty is staggering!
Olivier Latry: Recital in Dallas This Sunday
I am thrilled that my parish, St. Rita Catholic Church in Dallas, TX, will host Mr. Latry this Sunday evening for an extraordinary concert of French music.
Magnificent Photograph! • Fr. Valentine With His Mother
He loved his mother dearly; photo circa 1956.
Choral Scholarships at Christendom College
Christendom College offers up to $4500 in tuition reduction and free voice lessons for students starting in the Fall of 2020.
Imposing the Classical Style on Public Building Projects?
A rumored executive order would unify the architectural style of future projects and upgrades.
New Work from Paul Jernberg
The composer has begun a new and worthwhile blogging project.
Incredible Opportunity In Kansas City
Educators who seek to shape students in both wisdom and virtue, and who share the belief that music and aesthetics play an integral part in the content of a Catholic liberal arts education should apply.
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Big News! • Symposium Dates Revealed
Woo Hoo! The preëminent conference for Church musicians announces dates for its fifth year!
Septuagesima Gradual • Strange Formation on Clivis
Is there a “jail” for people who change the official edition of Gregorian Chant?
Youth Choristers – Formation Beyond Singing
If we want young people to help restore and promote sacred music, we must get beyond the “what” and the “how” and dig in to the “why.”
To Breathe or Not To Breathe
Our choirs should not sound mechanical. Beautiful music its waiting to be discovered.
Westminster Cathedral Choir School: Update
Jeff’s recent post made me think that perhaps a recap of all the events so far at Westminster Cathedral would be helpful to readers.