Two Transatlantic Choir Tours
The USA will soon receive the Sistine Chapel Choir and the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School on tour.
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.”
The USA will soon receive the Sistine Chapel Choir and the Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School on tour.
Our Lady sings Magnificat with tones surpassing sweet – and you can too with this simple Gregorian chant setting.
A summary of the complex history of a unique sanctoral feast
…and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet is risen up amongst us and God hath visited His people.”
“A huge success! My pastor was blown away at the beauty of the Mass setting by Guerrero. The people in attendance were just floored…”
“When I introduce young minds to the beautiful heritage of Church music, it’s always amazing to see just how much they love the great music we have been given.” — John Robinson
Fascinating transcripts dealing with polyphony (“old and new”) and many other topics.
Two choral workshops for church choirs were held in Hong Kong over the summer.
“Grant us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that this saving Victim may become both the cleansing of our sins, and the propitiation of Thy might.”
The workshop presenter will be Peter Carter, a graduate of Westminster Choir College in organ performance.
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