PDF Download • “Hymn List For Sundays” (until 8 December 2022)
As a child, Rex Harrison contracted measles, which took away the sight from his left eye for the rest of his life.
Articles
“Hymn By A Saint” • For All Saints (November 1st)
There’s something truly ‘haunting’ about this melody by Flor Peeters—and once it’s in your head, it’s hard to banish!
USCCB • “Principal Music Books for the Eucharist”
The principal books of music for the Eucharist were recently (re-)confirmed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” • New album from Richard Kelley & Richard J. Clark
Famed Boston trumpeter (Richard Kelley) and Boston Cathedral choirmaster (Richard J. Clark) explore the depths of human frailty, struggle, and dignity …
PDF Download • “Salve Regina” Chant in English (Four Different Versions)
I never knew these existed until earlier today!
PDF Download • 1915 “Gregorian Vesperale” … Printed On Five Lines! (651 Pages)
Father Weinmann placed plainsong on five (5) lines, yet still used Gregorian notation—including chord symbols!
“Times & Locations” • Traditional Latin Masses in the Diocese of Arlington
Bishop Burbidge has forbidden eight parishes from publishing Mass times in their bulletins, parish websites, or social media channels!
The Solesmes Episema and Contemplation
Are we even singing the Solesmes rhythm at all?
“Bravery!” • Schola Director Posts ‘Live’ Recording
“The portable organ shall be lowered into the quire to accompany the singers, who shall sing solos in their order of seniority…” —1604 document
“Released” • A Eucharistic Hymn You’ll Love!
Installment 4 • “How Has Nobody Done This Before?” (series)
Solmization from the Inside: Part 2
What can medieval and renaissance music pedagogy offer to us now?
PDF Download • SATB “Alleluia” by J.S. Bach
This short piece shimmers with beauty. The arrangement is by Monsignor René Moissenet.
“What Is Polyphony?” • With Audio Examples
A professor at our conservatory always told us: “An example is worth 1,000 words.”
Say “Hello” to the Villain Who Lied About You
Fulton J. Sheen told a story about a man who bumped into Abraham Lincoln yelling: “Get out of my way, you big ugly lummox!”
“North American Martyrs” • Stained Glass Window
Their feast is on Monday (in Canada and the EF)!
“Nobody Cares About This” • (Except Me!)
I’ve attempted to create a recording for this coming Sunday according to the official rhythm…
Saint Brigid’s School • New Choir School for the Cathedral of Saint Mary (San Francisco)
Thirty years ago most pastors would not have been open to inaugurating good sacred music programs in their parishes, but times have changed.
“My Reflections” • Re: 2022 Symposium Keynote
“I ended up spending hours, transcribing each and every word from Father Fryar’s Symposium lecture. Although it took many hours, I relished the process.” —Corrinne May
PDF Download • Brief Polyphonic “Asperges Me” for SATB by Father Guerrero (d. 1599)
Here’s my attempt at recording all the voices myself, to give you a rough idea how it sounds.
Official USCCB Synod Document: “The Limited Access to the 1962 Missal Was Lamented…”
In this official document, we find a remarkable statement!