“Liber Usualis” • Jeff’s Proposed Modifications
In 1957, the Abbey of Solesmes publicly claimed copyright over “the rhythmic signs 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁.”
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Our Most Popular Download Ever? • (Advent Hymn)
The more I argued, the more Kenneth insisted that none of my objections were valid…
Recording Release! • Marenzio’s “Salve Regina”
I recorded my choir trying out the little “puzzle” (sent by Benedetti to Cipriano de Rore) to see whether the pitch would drift at all…
PDF Download • “Münster Hymnal” (Harmony Edition) — 123 pages!
“As the organ plays, so does the congregation sing!” —From the Foreword
New Hymn By Father Dylan Schrader
That’s not an easy hymn to sing 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 but my volunteer choir attempted it. If you think it’s easy, please send me a recording of your choir singing it!
What Ever Happened to Advent?
Juanpablo Macias, a seminarian studying for the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, enjoys composing, singing, and playing organ for the sacred liturgy.
An Important Anniversary
Dom Pothier died 100 years ago today.
(Advent, 2nd Sunday) • Introit “Pópulus Sion” Sung According to the Official Rhythm
We can hardly do better than to join in the same melodies sung by Catholic saints throughout history.
PDF Download • “Lo! He comes with clouds descending” (Advent Hymn) — A Catholic Version!
Some days, Fulton J. Sheen received as many as 30,000 letters.
Announcement of Easter & the Moveable Feasts • El Anuncio de la Pascua y Fiestas Movibles • 2024
English and Spanish — scores and practice videos in with dates for 2024!
Dr. Alexis Kutarna Shares Photographs of Texas Workshop With Composer Kevin Allen
Dr. Kutarna teaches liturgical music courses at the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Announcement of the Nativity of the Lord from the Roman Martyrology • Practice Video
Practice video for the Announcement of the Nativity of the Lord from the Roman Martyrology
1963 Photograph • Original Lyrics for Fr. Hellriegel’s “To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King”
Photograph from 1963, the year Monsignor Hellriegel published his 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑦 𝐶𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝐻𝑦𝑚𝑛𝑎𝑙.
My Response to Dr. Weaver’s Latest Article
Is it fair to forever bind Dom Guéranger to what he wrote about “barbarous archaisms” in 1855?
Stumped by Psalms? Try This
St. Robert Bellarmine’s commentary will enlighten you and your singers.