Don’ts for Choirmasters (Part 1)
A recently-discovered manual for choir directors by John Newton.
Articles
PDF Download • Best Hymnal Ever Printed?
If you like this, stay tuned—I’ll soon release a 1,200 page treasure!
[español] Sound Does Matter!
¡IMPORTA EL SONIDO! (2018). Lucas Tappan nos da un reto: dejen el micrófono, dejen la amplificación. Usen la resonancia de nuestras iglesias y nuestros coros, si es posible. El canto gregoriano y la polifonía y el himnario congregacional se desarrollaron antes de la amplificación eléctrica y creo firmemente que una acústica adecuada es esencial para su éxito.
Sound Does Matter!
In a sense, I understood every word. As a matter of fact, I was beaten over the head by every one of them.
USCCB Assesses Impact of “Magnum Principium”
Seven Observations on Liturgical Translation and the Recent Motu Proprio
“Veni Creator Spiritus” • with Fortescue’s English Translation
A plenary indulgence can be gained by singing the “Veni Creator Spiritus” publicly on New Year’s Day.
“Te Deum” • Printable 4-Page Sheet
…with English Translation by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Spence.
GABC Propers Tool Revisited
A major shortcut to preparing Gregorian chant propers and ordinaries.
Of the Father’s Love Begotten…
Some day I wouldn’t mind cooking up a good ol’ fashioned Christmas Ball, but ’til then have to content myself with adding a few pounds (or more than a few) in honor of our Lord’s birth.
[español] Your Christmas Present
SU REGALO NAVIDEÑO (2014). Jeff Ostrowski y el equipo de CCWatershed comparten ONCE (11) archivos. Incluyen partiduras y apuntes en documentos de PDF, videos de docentes dando clases, y mucho más. ¡Feliz Navidad!
Lux Fulgebit: Mass at Dawn of Christmas Day
New recording by the Schola Cantorum of St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk, CT
Midnight Mass (4th Sunday of December)
“O God, Who hath brightened this most holy night with the shining of the true light…”
Your Christmas Present!
We met our fundraising goal, so you get these items!
Epiphany Proclamation 2018
Fifteen years typing up the Proclamation of Moveable Feasts!
Cardinal Sarah to celebrate TLM on 21 May 2018
If this is accurate, it’s marvelous news.