On the Spirit of Conservation
A Reflection on the National Parks, Sacred Architecture, and “Laudato Si”
Articles
Beautiful Manuscript • Priest Offering Mass
I’d like to know more about this manuscript.
Musical Resources • 15th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let Thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and fortify Thy Church…”
The Reason for Choir — Paul Mealor
Welsh composer, Paul Mealor, talks about the importance of choral music.
Communion Antiphons for Advent & Christmas • NEW • World Library Publications
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent and Christmas. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
I Am Moving Again!
I will be studying at St. Joseph Seminary in the historical Diocese of Macau, China.
“Simple Kyriale” for Dumb Organists Like Me!
Fr. Valentine used to say: “You can play 100 notes right, and miss just one—and people will criticize you for that wrong one!”
The Eight Gregorian Psalm Tones (PDF)
I’m sick of looking for this chart online!
Can You Hear The Difference?
Do you prefer polyphony recorded by just my voice, or mixed with “real” voices?
“Ad Orientem” • Why I’m Rejoicing over Sloppy Errors in the Catholic Herald
His assertion that “smoking out enemies” is best done by appointing them to high positions in the Vatican is absurd.
A New Choral Year Off to the Races
If you aren’t used to working with children, it can be a bit daunting on your first day…
Essence, Form, Experience
Fourth Annual Art of the Beautiful Lecture Series
New Resource from the Archdiocese of Boston for First Communion and Confirmation
The most important element of this document is not the list of hymns and chants, but the vital coupling of faith formation and sacred music.
“Polyphony For Dummies”
A new video presentation with excellent audio samples.
Strive for Excellence
Let’s face facts—the English cathedral system of forming church musicians works.