Brébeuf #379 • “Quem Terra” (Melcombe)
One of the most popular melodies in Catholic hymnals of yesteryear.
Articles
PDF Download • “Sanctus For Two Voices”
“In general, it is better to do something well, however modest, than to attempt something on a grander scale if proper means are lacking.” —Pope Pius XII
Announcing: Saint Rita Choral Academy!
The parish’s new venture, the St. Rita Choral Academy, is the brainchild of Dr. Alfred Calabrese.
Brébeuf Hymn #464 • “Christ ist erstanden”
The text of this hymn is the Church’s oldest Latin Eucharistic hymn, translated by Fr. Adrian Fortescue.
The Day Music Theory Failed Me
Readers already know I believe in the value of Music Theory…
Jennifer D. Behnke • “Brébeuf Hymnal Review”
“How I love the multiple settings of each text, which can be interchanged as required by seasonal and festal usage.” —Maestro Behnke
Brébeuf Hymn #517 • “Veni Redemptor Gentium”
This recording was completed last night (23 July 2019).
A Call to Educate Our Future Musicians
Most of these students, without ever having studied the Church’s documents on liturgical music, have an innate sense that our sacred mysteries require sacred music… and they WANT IT!
“Boys Like A Challenge!” • Charles Cole Interviewed
“If you set the bar low, a boy will crawl underneath it—but if you set the bar high, he will leap over it.” —Charles Cole
Brébeuf Hymn #156 • “Christe Redemptor”
The Soprano line was sung by a young lady in the 8th grade—and she did very well.
Can Girls In The 2nd Grade Sing SATB Hymns?
If a girl in the 2nd grade can learn it after hearing it only a few times, I believe everyone is capable of learning it.
PDF Download • “Seasonal Index” (Brébeuf Hymnal)
I can’t always recognize a hymn tune by its name, especially when the Missalette only provides lyrics. Please don’t judge me; that’s the honest truth.
“For of all sad words of tongue or pen…”
…the saddest are these: “It might have been!”
Chant any Psalms and Antiphons
Liturgy of the Hours and Divine Office books become enormous when they include all the music for singing the psalms. Fortunately here are the tools to bring the music to your screen.
(Individual Parts) • New Hymn by Richard J. Clark
During the Symposium, a wonderful young lady from Las Vegas taught students how to create multi-track recordings.