“The Organist At Sung Mass” —Fr. Adrian Fortescue
Thoughts on “the hidden struggles” of a choirmaster.
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The Unhealthy Liturgical Obsession with Self
It is not found in the Roman Rite. It is not there in the scriptures. We are in fact inserting such self-obsession.
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Complete Palestrina Edition • Now Online!
His Mass settings alone require 2,349 pages!
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The New Feature on the Organ of King’s College
Check out this newest feature on the restored organ in the Chapel of King’s College!
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Wonderful Things are Happening in Detroit!
Even more exciting were two developments I learned of while in Detroit.
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Choirmaster’s Life: “A Life of Sacrifice”
Due to human nature, I believe most of us won’t reach our potential—unless we’re forced to do so!
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Musical Resources • 21st Sunday after Pentecost
“All things are in Thy will, O Lord, and there is none that can resist Thy will…”
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I Got Caught!
I hardly ever watch internet videos, but this one I could not resist.
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Vocation Directors Immersed in Chant—Immersed in Prayer
This isn’t about chant. This isn’t about a style of music. It is about the urgency we face with vocations.
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St. Francis and Sacred Music
St. Francis of Assisi is not a “liturgical hippie.” He is a lover of the Roman liturgy and might have sung polyphony…
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What Should A Church Look Like?
I have no idea which cathedral this is, but architects should take note!
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Cardinal Sarah’s Missing Paragraph…
This article includes live recordings from a conference (“Society for Catholic Liturgy”) in Los Angeles.
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New Collection of Propers from GIA
The growing market for Mass propers is a sign of promise.
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Why Did Vatican II Happen?
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
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Twenty Minutes That Changed My Life Forever
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
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