Entertainment in the Liturgy and Our True Responsibility
In the words of Kurt Cobain, “Here we are now, entertain us.” Sometimes, our jobs can feel this way. But church musicians have responsibilities that are anything but entertainment.
Articles
Psalm Tones Beyond A Doubt
You will want to download this PDF.
The Sequences as Popular Works of Liturgical Creativity
A new article on the Sequences of the Roman Rite in the “Adoremus Bulletin”
Pastorally Imperative: They are all we have.
To sing in prayer and with joy is pastorally imperative for they are all we have.
Josquin Desprez • A Marian Masterpiece
Josquin surely belongs in the pantheon of history’s most important composers.
Horrible Hymn Rhymes
“Anyone who sought thee, or made to thee his moan…”
Promo Video • Upcoming FSSP Ordinations
Seven men will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for the FSSP in North America on 26 May 2017.
An Unpleasant Task
I realize it is hard, but perhaps this is the balance we are called to live—truth in charity.
Rehearsal Videos • “Sanctus & Hosanna” (Guerrero)
Once upon a time, Catholic composers were trained from birth in a special art of musical composition…
Antiphon Journal Expands Its Archives
Recent issues now available for preview through Project MUSE.
Women Who Wear The Mantilla In Church
“At times, it’s hard because I feel as if I’m the only one in church wearing one.” —Crystalina Evert
New Compositions Worthy Of Your Attention
A new Mass by Michael Duryea and two short works by Thomas J. Mosser.
Archbishop Sheen on Liturgy & Plainchant Choirs
“Sisters in pants distribute communion, while priests sit idle in the sanctuary. This ‘option’ results from a decay of the reverence for the Lord’s Presence.” —Fulton J. Sheen (1976)
Rehearsal Videos • “Ave Sacer Christi Sanguis”
Precious few modern masterpieces exist…but this motet by Kevin Allen is one.
Rehearsal Videos • Guerrero “Agnus Dei” (SSATB)
Do you understand why I only apologize once—and not twice—for the Soprano line?