How Should Renaissance Music Be Sung?
Hermann Finck (d. 1558) wrote about choral sound and performance in 1556.
Articles
Not That Gaudete
A simple misunderstanding that arises with new choir members who are aware of the Christmas Carol called Gaudete and that the Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday.
Discouragement and Hope
Despite such a bleak picture, so many musicians remain faithful and loyal servants of the Church. This is hope.
Video • A Chinese Offertory Hymn
My new choir singing a Chinese offertory hymn…
3rd Sunday of Advent (3rd of December)
John answered them, saying, “I baptize with water; but there hath stood one in the midst of you, Whom you know not…”
PDF Download • “Rorate Mass” (13 pages) —Dec 2017
“Let us not be cast into the darkness to burn in flames, but may we share the joy of heaven, seeing the face of God.”
Latin Mass Youth Choir…in Las Vegas!
“I am a firm believer that anyone can learn to sing, even tiny children.” —Andrea Leal
Advent Piece for 2 Voices
Multi-Track recording created by a high school sophomore.
Knowledge of the Infant Lord
Sheer Grace
Online Advent Calendars 2017
What do you use to countdown to Christmas?
PDF Download • Immac. Conception Booklet
“He whom the whole world cannot contain was enclosed in thy womb…”
“Creator Alme Siderum” (Guerrero)
The famous plainsong tune can be played on a Woofer Guitar.
Holy Purity & Anger
Our seminarians and priests taught us about “captivity of the eyes.”
Quickest Psalm Tone Ever Created
A nicely done Psalm Tone is preferred to a poorly sung authentic version.
Rorate Caeli • “Very Ancient Catholic Song”
This Catholic hymnal was written by a priest named “Police.” (not kidding)