Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
Musical scholars are divided on whether the modes are a useful way to think about music, but I’m convinced they are. In the seventeenth century, musicians created a fruitful and lasting link between the eight modes and eight particular keys called the church keys.
In my view, this one falls within the “Top Ten” list of Christmas carols.
“It results in a heavy burden being placed upon musicians to ensure that whatever they do is well-liked by all—lest the faithful complain (seemingly the great worry of many priests).” —Dr. Lucas Tappan
“My most important vocation is not that of a musician but as a husband and a father to my four children.” —Richard J. Clark
“This particular article talked about the Catholic Church in Milwaukee…” —Julie Huebner
Epiphany Proclamation scores and practice videos in English and Spanish
Rachmaninoff said: “Nine hours? That’s nothing. For a period of my life, I used to practice 17 hours a day.”
Who can explain this?
Father Mathias served as organist for Strasburg Cathedral, where he founded the “Saint Leo Institute for Church Music” in 1913.
The book is called: “Cantica Sacra: Hymns for the children of the Catholic Church.”
Many years ago, I was very calmly trying to de-escalate a disagreement I was having with someone close to me…
What is he talking about? Where can I go to hear these “aesthetically superior” interpretations? Where can they be found?
“Perhaps in no other area is there a greater distance between what the Council worked out and what we actually have.” —Professor Louis Bouyer
Including three separate points on Dom Combe’s shameful and defamatory statement.
“I had such fun recording the vocals for these rehearsal videos.” —Corrinne May
