“Choirmasters, Can I See You?”
The day Father Valentine bowed alongside me…
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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.
Unanswered Questions on the Liturgy of the Hours
On some finer details of the project that, as far as I’m aware, have not been definitively settled…
(Clip) • Fr. Mike Schmitz endorses “Ad Orientem”
Is celebration “versus populum” a good idea? Father Mike’s answer might raise some eyebrows…
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Patrick’s Fifth Reply to Jeff” (24 July 2023)
“Now all you have to do is connect the dots for yourself.” —Patrick Williams
Our Editorial Policy
Over the years, we’ve received beautiful messages of encouragement.
Why Is Catholic Music So Embarrassing? • Four “Levels” To Fix The Problem!
In 1994, the most powerful mainstream Catholic music organization published a song about the “enlightenment of Buddha.”
Stomping Feet, Clattering Hooves, and Other Chant-Related Matters
Did you know that St. Augustine described the sound of one hand clapping?
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Jeff’s Fourth Response to Patrick” (19 July 2023)
Twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct a week-long interview with Dom Cardine’s former boss.
Corrinne May on EWTN (July 2023)
Platinum singer-songwriter Corrinne May, our contributor, recently appeared on EWTN.
Rude Priests, Rude Deacons, Rude Ushers, Rude Parishioners, Rude Choristers, Etc.
Unless I’m mistaken, this charming piece can be played on organ manuals alone.
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Tradition, Beauty, and Musicality” (16 July 2023)
“How delightful it would be to hear chants sung beautifully in a style that hasn’t been recorded hundreds of times already!” —Patrick Williams