Orient toward prayer. Orient toward gratitude.
We may not convince anyone that certain music is more worthy than another. But we can all understand that sacred music must orient itself towards reverence and prayer.
Articles
Understanding the Sacred
Reflection on “Understanding the Sacred” based on two events happened in Vatican this week
Videos • Popes open the Holy Door
Two old videos of the Opening of the Holy Door
Rehearsal Videos • Victoria’s “Ave Maria” (SATB)
Including six reasons why Tomás Luis de Victoria may be the true composer of this piece.
Rehearsal Videos • “O Magnum Mysterium” (Victoria)
With a masterpiece like this, we must be careful not to rush in where angels fear to tread.
Propers for Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 December)
Providing music for the Traditional Latin Mass is not nearly as hard as some believe.
Not One of Aesop’s Fables
Of Tetrarchs, High Priests, and the Polar Express
Have you heard of St Clelia?
A young foundress who continues to sing with her congregations around the world and how this underlines the power of the liturgy.
Saint Nicholas — “Identity Theft”
Since we are getting closer to Christmas …
Musical Resources • Second Sunday of Advent (Extraordinary Form)
“Gather ye together His Saints to Him; who have set His covenant before sacrifices…”
A Midlife Crisis and My Funeral
At my funeral, please pray for my soul. Please don’t “celebrate my life” (do that after…) or “celebrate my resurrection.” Pray.
Video • The Voice of St. John Paul the Great
Two videos of John Paul II’s singing
CMAA Winter Sacred Music Workshop
Registration is now open for the CMAA Winter Sacred Music Workshop in Houston
Sir Colin Mawby Composes Special “Ave Maria” For Kansas Choristers
Mr. Mawby emailed me two weeks after sending the music, saying he’d already purchased his plane ticket and would see us in Rome!
Introit For The Immaculate Conception (8 December)
“Gaudens Gaudebo” is not a short Introit.