“I confess that I was a liturgical nut” says Bishop consecrated by Pope Paul VI
“The liturgy is not only worship of God; it is the way we are formed in our faith.” —Bishop Gracida
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A Musically Model Parish
I thought I would share some visioning ideas regarding music in the Ordinary Form parish.
We Need Assistance! Please Help Watershed Survive!
My 5-part series requesting donations seems to have failed miserably—with a few notable exceptions.
Mass Propers • Fascinating Articles From 1924
Editors of “The Tablet” felt these essays were horrendous!
Ward Method Studies • Space Available!
The chant must be sung lightly, and not too slowly.
“Hymn To The Blessed Virgin Mary” • Caswall & Parry
Choirs not yet ready for SATB hymn singing will love this version for two voices!
Which Masses Would You Choose?
If you had the opportunity to add more festive music to selected feasts in the liturgical year, to which would you give preference?
Musical Resources • Low Sunday (1962 Missal)
“In the day of My resurrection, saith the Lord, I will go before you into Galilee…”
O Happy Fault • Nine things that are pure privilege
Such a reference to original sin—a positive reference—seems quite strange to us.
The Chapel Royal Solemn Vespers is Available on BBC
A recording of the Solemn Vespers at the Chapel Royal is now available on BBC’s website.
Sequence During the Octave of Easter
Singing the sequence, “Victimae Paschali Laudes” is truly appropriate every day this week.
Bishop Doerfler’s Stunning Church Music Letter
“All parishes and schools are to have implemented the following directives by December 31, 2020.” —Bishop Doerfler.
Promoting a Good Choral Culture at Your Parish
Nothing is impossible with God, everyone can promote a good choral culture at their parish.
Mother Angelica • “60 Minutes” (1984)
This video shows Mother Angelica playing the drums at Mass! (Not kidding!)
“Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above” • Nine Organ Accompaniments
Why do we love descants so much?