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.”
“The problem with semiology is not that it neglects the rhythmic indications of the oldest sources, but rather that it overinterprets them, like the nuance theory on steroids.” —Patrick Williams
Authentic sacred music should attract people. It should not drive them away.
“The Sacred Music Symposium was a vehicle of grace that changed my life.” —2019 Participant
We paid to have this extremely rare book scanned professionally.
Don’t listen to excuses!
“Sometimes there was the possibility to be faced that a particular line of research could never be followed to a successful conclusion because the evidence was now no longer available.”
We should define our terms. What makes a syllable accented, and what makes an accent a tonic accent?
The truth is stranger than fiction.
Then he got really angry (because it dawned on him what he’d just admitted).
The songs and hymns were pleasantly familiar … to the point where after twelve years I could play by heart every song in the ‘Breaking Bread’ hymnal.
Find out why this motet is simple enough for beginning choirs yet demanding enough to challenge seasoned singers.
There must have been a need for such a booklet, otherwise he would not have gone to the trouble of creating it!
If your priest approaches you after Mass and says the music sounded horrible, it’s incorrect to reply: “Well, that’s how it’s supposed to be.”
“Many choirs only have the opportunity to sing a choral Requiem Mass once a year, if that.” —Patrick Williams
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