“OCP” (Oregon Catholic Press) Forbids Organ Improvisation! • Screenshot Provided
The hubris on the part of OCP is breathtaking.
Articles
Why Did You Become a Church Musician?
Including two (2) haunting and powerful Eucharistic hymns.
“Did One Man Single-Handedly Sabotage the Gregorian Restoration?” • (Part 1 of 2)
Including a scanned copy of a rare “Graduale” (Pustet, 1911) released a few minutes ago—for the first time in history!
PDF Download • Saint Noël Chabanel Mass Setting (“Lamb of God”) for the Ordinary Form
Today, we release the congregational “Lamb of God” with SATB polyphonic extension.
PDF Download • Palestrina’s Most Famous Mass Simplified
“I find Anerio’s work here to be excellent, and I hope you do as well.” —Dr. Charles Weaver
“Stations of the Cross” • By Fulton J. Sheen?
Bishop Brennan selected the version by Fulton J. Sheen. He began weeping (towards the final station) because of their beauty and poignancy.
“Graduale Romanum” • Rare Edition from 1661 A. D.
Today we release an exceedingly rare 1661 edition of the Graduale Romanum, in high resolution and in full color!
PDF Download • Professionally-Scanned “Missale Romanum” (1957) with American Feasts
Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn!
Should Every Child Be Accepted Into the Choir?
My assistant and I recently had the privilege while in England to have lunch with Dr. Ronny Krippner…
Are These “Evil” Priests? • (Not Joking)
The professor inserted himself into our conversation, saying: “You’re both being foolish…”
“Choirmasters, Can I See You?”
The day Father Valentine bowed alongside me…
Nine (9) Ways to Save Catholic Church Music
If music sung at Church resembles a toothpaste commercial, a Broadway show, or a campfire song—does it really belong at Mass?
Theodore Marier Is the Most Important Liturgical Musician—Even Today.
“The more I learn about Marier, the more I am inspired to be a better human being.” —Richard J. Clark
William F. Buckley and Solesmes Abbey
Confirmed: Full archives of “Triumph” (a 1960s Roman Catholic magazine) are available online!
Splendid Repertoire for (Reduced) Summer Choirs!
Here’s a technique you must try with your choir.