Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
I’ve been searching for this book for twenty years! • For the first time in history, the Graduale Romanum from 1908 (with Solesmes rhythmic markings) has been scanned and uploaded • Includes copious and detailed information about the rhythm of the Editio Vaticana (“Vatican Edition”) you won’t find anywhere else+
What is absolutely necessary for the existence of a choral foundation?
I followed the “Brébeuf hymnal method,” in which every verse is written out…
A picture is truly worth 1,000 words!
Father Valentine Young, OFM—a faithful Catholic priest—died on 17 January 2020 around 8:00am.
Sir Roger Scruton died January 12, 2020, leaving a mammoth legacy in the field of aesthetics.
I know how difficult it can be to introduce chant to a Novus Ordo parish.
A lot of what we do in serving our communities is rather unglamorous…
I desire to post more of these fascinating videos, as soon as I can find the time.
Many erroneously believe the Kyrie was the only thing troped, but that’s not even close to true.
One decade into the project, the results are fascinating.
Here’s how our parish is working to fill the ears, hearts, and minds of the youth with truly sacred music from a young age.
I wish Epiphany lasted forever—the hymns are rich with theology!
Take a look at this new introduction to the Latin Mass from the Trad Kids TV.
We can be so caught up in the cycle of planning, delivering and marking lessons, that we never have time to step back and consider the bigger picture in a way that would improve how we do our jobs.
