Jeff Has Left Los Angeles • “Final Communion”
We complain about the abysmal state of music in the Catholic Church—yet we ought to rejoice!
Articles
Kathleen Pluth discusses hymn writing with National Pastoral Musicians
A recent podcast interview on “Ministry Monday” (National Pastoral Musicians) with Amanda Bruce.
FREE • Sacred Music Symposium Books Available!
These are packed with fascinating historical and musical information!
Excellent Choral Sound • “How Best Obtain This?”
Without rehearsal time, what can be done?
Mozart at Mass in Malaysia
Including a brief word about “Englishing” plain-chant.
“Schmaltzy” Pipe Organ Music At Mass?
Tinctoris said: “There is no music worth hearing save that written in the last 40 years.”
We’ve Heard From Sister Anne Flanagan, FSP!
Some believe this to be the Church’s most ancient 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 melody.
“Lauda Sion” (Sequence) • Too Lengthy, Or Not?
At the end of the American Civil War, nearly 33% of all currency in circulation was counterfeit.
Announcement! • New Director for Saint Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square
“He’ll hold a position of national importance, especially in the eyes of those who work toward Catholic sacred music’s renewal from sea to shining sea.” —Dr. Tappan
What Corrinne Did For Us!
A few days ago, our organization scanned and released…
The Church’s Oldest Latin Eucharistic Hymn
May I tell you a secret?
Some Advice • “Recruiting Choir Members”
How does the conscientious choirmaster get this snowball rolling?
(Sad & Scandalous) • Catholic Denied Holy Communion Because He Knelt
We seek to verify the name of this priest.
PDF Download • “Saint Dunstan Hymnal” (158 pages)
How close are Anglicans to Catholics, in terms of their religious practices?
Choir Members Can’t Get Enough of This Piece
An English translation of “Veni Creator Spiritus.”