Watch David Poon Defeat Jeff in His Own “Hymn Challenge” — Re: The English Method
Bonus! Six (6) of my favorite Lenten hymns.
Articles
Solmization from the Inside, Part 3
Making the case for the (very) old method of solfège, or, what is so sharp about sharp notes?
From Inspiration to Implementation • “Lenten Choral Extensions” (And a Free Gift!)
I decided to try something different for Lent…
Re: “Abuse of Catholic Church Musicians”
Listening to yourself singing isn’t fun—but it’s crucial if you wish to improve.
Did These Public Statements by Father Gelineau Cross the Threshold From Folly to Sin?
Archbishop Sheen said famously: “Freedom is a word much abused.”
Famous Italian Actor Regrets Aborting Son
“It was the mistake of my life. When I was very young, I had the chance to become a father, but I had my son aborted. Now, I’ve become very strongly against abortion.” —Andrea Roncato
A Statement That Still Fills Me With Rage
A choir isn’t some sort of fancy “add-on.”
“Ash Wednesday” • Banned after 93,000 Views!
It would be difficult to imagine “sacred music” more disturbing than this.
“Attendance Policy” • For Volunteer Catholic Choirs
There’s no application fee this year—so you have nothing to lose!
PDF Download • “Music List” for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
“One may well wonder what the origin is of this new way of thinking and this sudden dislike for the past.” —Pope Saint Paul VI
PDF Download • “Communion Antiphons” (Complete) for Ordinary Time — 238 pages!
Free Communion Antiphons for Ordinary Time: composed & harmonized by Richard J. Clark.
“Theology of Worship” • Msgr. Robert Skeris (1998)
Mother Angelica asks Monsignor Skeris why liturgical music must be sacred.
“Reform of the Reform” • Is It Dead or Alive?
In spite of what some claim, the “Reform of the Reform” isn’t dead.
PDF Download • Common Texts for the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”)
For many years, this situation embarrassed me.
“The Sad State of Liturgical Music in the Catholic Church” • Thomas G. McFaul (2002)
“Nothing in pop music ever sounded quite as loathsome as what is played and sung in the church today.” —Thomas G. McFaul