St. Thomas Choir School, NYC
Perhaps if we invested in better music in our parishes the Good New would be spread more effectively.
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Brave Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording • Part 2
We’re having a lot of fun…is that bad?
PDF Download • “Hymns Of The Roman Liturgy” (Rev. Joseph Connelly, 1955)
“These samples from Connelly make less sense in English than the Latin originals would to a North Korean.” —Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
A Criticism & Good News
Another Look at Fr. Weber’s “The Proper of the Mass”
Lest we forget
Encouraging solemnity in a public space in Australia is no mean feat, but there are well known traditions which give the framework which elevates the simple, heartfelt speeches into a moving tribute to our fallen service men and women.
Resources • 3rd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
The recording of the Introit “Jubilate Deo” was created by Jeff Ostrowski—hope it helps!
“Choral music is not one of life’s frills.”
Would that our church and school budgets reflect this profound importance, our praise of God would be greater, our churches fuller, and our relationship with the Lord and each other deeper.
Polyphonic “Alleluia” for 3 voices • Morales (†1553)
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
Amazing Opportunity for Los Angeles Catholics
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 5 of 7
Musicians are naturally attracted to beautiful things; and a beautiful chant book encourages singers to make use of the book.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 6 of 7
If I were to use English settings of the Propers of the Mass, this would be my go-to book!
Pope Visits Prison: “You could not come to me, so I have come to you.”
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
PDF • Organ Accompaniment to the “Vidi Aquam”
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for “Vita Sanctorum”
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.