“Mass in the Vernacular?” • Seven (7) Considerations
Should Mass be in Latin or English? Or should it be a mixture?
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What is the Place of the Horizontal Episema in Dom Mocquereau’s Theory?
It really is a minor part of Mocquereau’s theoretical enterprise. That doesn’t mean it’s completely pointless, though.
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Do You Like Organ Accompaniment for Hymns?
Real choir (‘live’) vs. studio recording.
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“When Does Christmas End?” • (Correct Answer)
Including the official hymn for February 2nd: the feast of the Purification.
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Abbat Bourigaud Challenges Dr. Charles Weaver!
Father De Santi opined that “Solesmes had rid themselves of Pothier by giving him an abbey”—to which Pope Pius X responded that it amounted to “a small compensation.”
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PDF Download • “Pew Edition” — Monsignor Martin B. Hellriegel’s Hymnal (149 Pages)
Including never-before-released photographs of Monsignor Martin B. Hellriegel.
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“Polyphonic Sanctus” by J.S. Bach • Jeff Attempts All Voices (Even the Girls’ Vocals)
The occasion I speak of is when he stopped by our home to see us one final time.
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PDF Score • “Mass Setting I Wrote For Corrinne”
I demonstrate how the “Kyrie Eleison” can be adapted for use in the Extraordinary Form.
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Eucharistic Hymn With Gorgeous Tenor Line
Responding to an inquiry from Wendy Q.
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Do not read this!
She probably never actually said this, but leave that aside for the moment.
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Response to Mike’s Letter • “Six Concrete Examples”
“I would dismiss it as the second text writer being lazy and stealing someone else’s music…” —Michael H.
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A Message From Mr. Roderick Royce!
Mr. Royce has taught orchestra for thirteen years.
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PDF Download • “Credo III + Polyphonic Extension”
When I just couldn’t take it anymore, I called up a friend on the telephone and paid him $150 to teach me.
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Which Hymns Are Appropriate After Christmas?
How many Catholics realize how closely the feast of the Epiphany is tied to the Holy Eucharist and Calvary?
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Guest Article by Dr. Kurt Poterack
Christendom College offers scholarships and free organ lessons for students starting in the Fall of 2024.
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