Responsorial Psalms & Gospel Acclamations
“It is true that the use of the ancient psalm tones for texts in English has been a matter of recent debate, some asserting that it is not possible to fit the cadences of the Gregorian tones . . .”
Articles
An FYI on EP in the OF – Part 3
This timeless text is the high point of this liturgy.
Choir Members’ Behavior In The Year 1596
On 24 December 1596, Nanino records that the singers missed a response of “Amen,” which they were supposed to make after the pope said the Gospel at Matins. But the books were marked so that the same thing would not happen the following year, as it might if they depended only on memory.
An 1833 English Translation of the Missal?
Considering the history of vernacular translations, which were forbidden at certain times by the Church, the following 1833 document will be of interest.
Obedience to the Church
Freedom or Slavery?
Proud Father With Son & Daughter
Normally, I hate it when blogs become too personal, but I hope our readers will tolerate me sharing two (2) pictures of our children.
Chant Workshop At Historic Mission San Buenaventura
The session in Ventura, CA, will include Gregorian notation and solfege, Chant in English and Latin, Counting, Mass Ordinary, and a capstone using the Pange Lingua.
Watershed Customer Service
These days, companies treat their customers like animals. I find it disgusting.
Catholic Line Art, Black and White • Installment #20
I will be releasing hundreds of these B/W religious line art drawings for free and instant download. These beautiful Catholic “woodcuts” were done with magnificent skill. “Download Free Traditional Catholic Clipart”
The Story Behind The Code
A guest article by Benjamin Bloomfield about a new Gregorian chant tool.
Setting propers to psalm tones with gregorio
Another training video showing another easy way to use gregorio online – this time while holding a 4 month old baby girl!
Entering The Danger Zone: Congregational Singing
Are we being honest when we claim that the “entire congregation” can sing a hymn at Mass? I had to search pretty hard, but finally found someone willing to admit the truth.
100 Easy, Beautiful Organ Interludes (Manuals Only)
In the 1930s, Dom Gregory Murray did a tremendous service to Church organists by composing many organ interludes without pedals.
True Compassion
Stepping Forward
Beautiful Art Can Still Be Found
Stained glass windows by Barbara Ferabecoli.