Sing Prayerfully
“He who sings prays twice,” but as church musicians, we don’t always feel prayerful and peaceful when we are singing…
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Musical Resources • Quinquagesima Sunday
«GLORIA in EXCELSIS» is not said from Septuagesima Sunday until Easter, except on Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, & some special feasts.
Lenten Acclamations To Genevan Psalm Tunes
“Dom Beauduin realised that the singing of psalms and the reading of the Scriptures in divine worship is the greatest bond between Catholics and Protestants.” —Fr. Mark Woodruff
The Facts About Annibale Bugnini’s Death
The difference between correlation & causality.
Teaching Polyphony To Singers Who Can’t Read Music
Your singers can’t read music? No problem!
Institutions Rather Than Events
“It’s a beautiful story, but how does it relate to sacred music?” —Dr. Tappan
“No Approval Needed for Substitute Songs” says USCCB • Exclusive Documentation
“After six months and 70+ letters, I received a letter from the chairman of Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy.” —Dan Craig
Musical Resources • Sexagesima Sunday
«GLORIA in EXCELSIS» is not said from Septuagesima Sunday until Easter, except on Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, & some special feasts.
Pastoral Difficulties with Recently Ordained Priests
A Response to a Post at “Pray Tell”
Motets and Midi practice tracks
The search for practice tracks for Jesu Rex Admirabilis yielded a treasure trove of choir resources.
World Day for Consecrated Life and Leadership from the Laity
Priests and musicians need each other and must mutually support each other. Both are immersed in the work of the liturgy, the most important act of evangelization.
The Greatest Enemy of Sacred Music?
“When Gregorian Chant is being sung, our bodies naturally go into a more peaceful, still, and contemplative mode.” —Andrew Leung
Patience, Patience, Patience
“I have known people who began teaching music in the class room and within a couple of years decided they would rather work for a bank.” —Lucas Tappan
Exclusive Interview With Dr. William Mahrt
Towards the end I ask the CMAA president a loaded question … and he answers!
Palestrina “O Crux Ave” • Practice Videos
I’ve been yearning to sing this piece since 2002.