Holy Souls in Purgatory • 15th-Century Missal Illumination
Detail from the Missal of Eberhard von Greiffenklau
Articles
A Professional Choir in Six (6) Years
Support was key, but once Glenn had the necessary vision and support, the rest was a matter of putting one foot in front of the other.
What Choirmasters Do.
In case you’re wondering: the photo on the upper right is me—taken on Saturday night.
“Mass of the Americas” • Solemn Pontifical High Mass in DC
Archbishop Cordileone will offer Mass November 16, 2019 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Fascinating! • Tridentine “Permission Slip” (1985)
In this riveting document, Archbishop Weakland forbids one’s child from attending a Low Mass—wicked beyond a doubt!
New Typesetting! • “Kyriale Supplement” (1934)
Mr. Andrew Hinkley has done something marvelous…again!
PDF Download • Palestrina Kyrie (Part 2 of 3)
“Dazzlingly luscious” is probably best way to describe this Mass.
The Tradition Continues! • Seven Organists Perform
“…every bit of carpeting was removed and replaced with marble and stone…”
“Hidden” Hymns by Cardinal Newman
Fr. Nicholls points out that Saint Newman was an admirer of Beethoven at a time when Beethoven was still living.
A Professional Choir in Six Months
I often wonder if some of the vitriol directed against the Church’s music is due to its less than stellar presentation.
Incredible!!! • Ancient Kyriale MSS for Download
Through the centuries, we observe a remarkable stability—in spite of variants, which will always exist.
PDF Download • SATB “Sanctus” by Orlando de Lassus
We have completed part 1. When part 2 is finished, we’ll release that, as well.
Pope Francis’ Address on Sacred Music: “Liturgy is the first ‘teacher’ of catechism.”
“Do not forget this: the liturgy is the first ‘teacher’ of catechism.” — Pope Francis
Pope Francis: “Promote The Presence Of The Schola Cantorum In Every Parish Community!”
Pope Francis said (28 September 2019) that liturgical music must be Holy, Artistic, and Universal.
A *What* School ?!!
These are things a choir director needs to think about as he plans to build a successful choral foundation at his own cathedral or parish.