PDF Download • “Rare Hymnal” (1966) by Monsignor Hayburn and Others — 632 Pages!
In 1979, Monsignor Robert F. Hayburn published an important book called: “Papal Legislation on Sacred Music.”
Articles
Was “Ordinary Time” Found in the 1962 Missal?
The answer might surprise you!
“What A Choral Conductor Must Know” • Interview with Dr. John Paul Johnson
Dr. John Paul Johnson—a frequent guest conductor at Carnegie Hall—served as a conductor-in-residence at the Trinity College of Music (London).
PDF Download • “Small Choirs Unite!”
We have a wide range of expertise: from experienced choristers (some with music degrees) to a gentleman who’d never sung in a choir in his life before joining.
When Does “Christmas” End?
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley
PDF Download • “Baptism of the Lord” (Hymn)
From what I have seen, musicians tend to be the best liturgists…
Livestreams Worth the Reader’s Time
Today I introduce two very different—yet equally sublime—choral foundations.
“Prelim. Details” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
Too many parish choirs don’t sound as nice as they could. We’re here to help!
PDF Download • Extremely Rare! —Solesmes “Graduale” acc. to the Official Rhythm (1,049 pages)
Doesn’t it stand to reason that we should sing from this edition in the manner its creators intended?
PDF Download • “Communion Chant” (Epiphany)
Fully harmonized, including fabulous (optional) verses from the New Testament.
Re: “O Magnum Mysterium” by Lauridsen
Nothing quite like singing for two (2) Apostolic nuncios!
In Memoriam • Dr. William Mahrt
A brilliant and faithful man who had tasted heaven in the chants of the Church
Tuning Your Choir Without Driving Them Mad
How to achieve outstanding intonation without making your rehearsals tedious and stressful.
Featured on FOX 47 News: “Latin Mass makes a comeback in Jackson, Michigan”
“Interest is growing intensely among the young, some traveling each Sunday from far away…”
PDF Download • “What Child Is This” (Harmonized by the Von Trapp Family Singers)
Download this book—129 pages!—free of charge as a PDF: “The Trapp Family Book of Christmas Songs.”