Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
We mourn the passing of John G. Dunn (1943-2022) Director of Music and Headmaster Emeritus of the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School (currently known as Saint Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square) The Choir School would not exist today without John Dunn’s vision, dedication, and talent.
These easy techniques will help you eliminate tension so you can be at your best.
“He that is the Word of the Most High God deigns to take a body unto himself; he assumes our flesh.”
Anyone who’s ever stood in front of a choir knows the choirmaster’s vocation is not an easy one.
“The original chant handed down from the Fathers of the Church has strict rhythmic proportions and a steady beat.” —Patrick Williams
Our singers really love this one…
A mother describes her son’s love for the Mass. He memorizes and recruits friends to “play Mass.” We are a people of hope.
I didn’t have the heart to tell this fellow that the same melody occurs at other times of the liturgical year.
“In much wisdom there is much sorrow; whoever increases knowledge increases grief.” —Ecclesiastes 1:18
Free scores and practice videos for the Epiphany Proclamation in English and Spanish for the Novus Ordo.
The 4th Sunday of Advent is dedicated to Mary.
In my humble opinion, that ‘explanation’ is sheer, unadulterated gobbledygook.
Their spelling of French names could have used some proofreading!
… from the “Roman Gradual” (1912) edited by Max Springer, a famous Gregorianist of the Beuron school.
I don’t know a more powerful exposition on the Holy Eucharist than this striking hymn by Archbishop Pecham!
