“Offertory Verses and Why You Should Sing Them” (Includes PDF Download)
“This has nothing to do with tradition; it is shallow anti-intellectualism, lack of critical thinking, and aesthetic preference masquerading as obedience.” —Patrick Williams
Articles
“Colorado Sacred Music Conference” August 9-10 (2023) • Highlands Ranch, CO
The Mass celebrants include Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs!
PDF Download • “Epitome Gradualis Romani” • Professionally Scanned — 1,106 pages!
Years ago, I struggled with being a “people pleaser.” (That means saying whatever will please the person standing in front of you.)
Re: Ancient Sequence (Thursday after Pentecost)
A priest saw her article and provided—for the first time in history—a literal English translation!
The Choir Journal: A Choir Director’s Best Friend
Keep a repository of your choir-related thoughts and feelings. You’ll thank yourself someday.
“Are Church Musicians Paid Enough?” • 5 Solutions
With a digression on Corrinne May’s upcoming presentation.
Analysis • “Archaic and Quack Ideas on Chant”
“Gentlemen: Nobody is going to follow the archaic and quack ideas on Chant you are trying to propagate.” Mr. John Sandar
“Singing Advice” • Frank Sinatra to Ronald Reagan
Did Dom Mocquereau compose any official plainsong pieces included in the official edition? He did!
Musician, Know Thy Theology!
Dear reader, it is up to you to ensure that the theological content of the music at your parish is faithful to the unchanging teachings of the holy Catholic Church.
“Daily, Daily, Sing to Mary” • (Hymn)
My colleague, Patrick Williams, has given me permission to share with our audience a recording his choir made.
Sacred Music • Inspiring Letter From “Jane Doe”
Letters like this prove there are still awesome people in this world!
Understanding “Bewitched” Can Help You Appreciate Classical Music
There was no explanation given for why “Darrin Stephens” was suddenly a completely different person.
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Jeff’s Third Response to Patrick” (16 May 2023)
I don’t think our readers are interested in what we say about Gregorian rhythm—they’re interested only in what we can demonstrate.
PDF Download • César Franck Book of Gregorian Chant Accompaniments (156 Pages)
“The organ is so universally used as an accompanying instrument today that there is a pressing need to provide a written accompaniment…” —César Franck
Revealed! • Kevin Allen’s Setting of the “Confíteor Deo Omnipoténti” (SATB) for Compline
I find this melody hauntingly gorgeous.
