Pontifical Solemn High Mass in Steubenville
Students and Alumni of the Sacred Music Program of Franciscan University of Steubenville sang the Pontifical Solemn High Mass celebrated by Cardinal Burke.
Articles
Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015)
Sir David Willcocks passed away at home today aged 95.
Catholic Bulletin Art • Installment #69
Today’s installment is a picture of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri.
“Live” Recording Of Polyphonic Kyrie VIII
Last Sunday we sang a beautiful composition by Richard Rice.
“The songs and hymns presently in use need to be reconsidered.”
“…it is important to avoid musical forms which, because of their profane use, are not conducive to prayer.”
To God Who Giveth Joy To My Youth
“Old age steals on with its rich harvest and its peculiar trials, yet the same lips pronounce the same exultant words…”
10 Ideas for Practicing Choral Music
“Practicing Choral Music: Ten ideas the singer who doesn’t think they can practice on their own” by Doreen Fryling, a lifelong practice avoider.
Getting the most from your choir: Preparation
Only by knowing a piece inside and out can we teach it effectively and efficiently.
Fr. Jonathan Morris, Pit Bull Attack, & More
What you didn’t know about Fr. Jonathan Morris…
Brilliant Idea for A Parish Fundraiser
A Different Type of “Silent” Auction
Coming to Church on Time
Sunday is not exactly a day of rest—I’m sure many people working in Sacred Music would heartily agree!
Musical Resources • 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
“May thy grace … cause us to be zealous at all times in the doing of good works.”
Praying for Our Dead
“Praying for Our Dead: Essential Music for Catholic Funeral Mass” workshop will be held in Jaspers, GA on October 3.
PDF Download • SAB Setting of “Jesu Rex Admirabilis”
Including an update on wonderful things happening for Sacred Music in Colorado!
“Imagination, Preparation, Passion” • Getting the most from your choir
“The conductor should be able to hear a perfect performance of the piece before it even begins.” —Dr. Alfred Calabrese