“Dates Revealed” • 2023 Sacred Music Symposium
Mark your calendars for this life-changing conference!
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An Upcoming Concert in NYC
Announcing a concert next Saturday in honor of Christ the King.
“Beginning with the End in Mind” • Adoration, Thanksgiving, Atonement, Petition
Saint Thomas More said: “The things, good Lord, that we pray for, give us the grace to labor for.”
“Vespers of the Dead” • Most Elaborate Book of Hours I’ve Ever Seen
Our Lord said that if men withheld their praise of Him, “the very stones would cry out…”
Hidden Gem: Dormi Jesu (Luc Jakobs)
This striking Christmas motet puts Latin text atop jazzy harmonies to lull Our Infant Lord to sleep.
19 October 2022 • Feast of Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions
In Canada, they list Father Brébeuf first—in the United States, Father Jogues.
PDF Download • “Hymn List For Sundays” (until 8 December 2022)
As a child, Rex Harrison contracted measles, which took away the sight from his left eye for the rest of his life.
“Hymn By A Saint” • For All Saints (November 1st)
There’s something truly ‘haunting’ about this melody by Flor Peeters—and once it’s in your head, it’s hard to banish!
USCCB • “Principal Music Books for the Eucharist”
The principal books of music for the Eucharist were recently (re-)confirmed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” • New album from Richard Kelley & Richard J. Clark
Famed Boston trumpeter (Richard Kelley) and Boston Cathedral choirmaster (Richard J. Clark) explore the depths of human frailty, struggle, and dignity …
PDF Download • “Salve Regina” Chant in English (Four Different Versions)
I never knew these existed until earlier today!
PDF Download • 1915 “Gregorian Vesperale” … Printed On Five Lines! (651 Pages)
Father Weinmann placed plainsong on five (5) lines, yet still used Gregorian notation—including chord symbols!
“Times & Locations” • Traditional Latin Masses in the Diocese of Arlington
Bishop Burbidge has forbidden eight parishes from publishing Mass times in their bulletins, parish websites, or social media channels!
The Solesmes Episema and Contemplation
Are we even singing the Solesmes rhythm at all?
“Bravery!” • Schola Director Posts ‘Live’ Recording
“The portable organ shall be lowered into the quire to accompany the singers, who shall sing solos in their order of seniority…” —1604 document