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.”
Ronald Reagan stopped being governor of California in 1975; then Jerry Brown was elected. Bizarrely, Brown ended his final term in 2019.
A perfect canon is the hardest thing to compose—and this is one!
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What exactly is “the presence” ??
…church musicians will be surprised by this!
Add variety to the singing, so choir members will “take delight” in what they are doing—and they should be “taking delight” in singing praises to God.
This *might* be the most beautiful 45 seconds in music—Father Guerrero’s compositions are truly awe-inspiring!
Here’s what I currently have…but several of these draft copies are pretty ugly!
I beg you on my hands and knees to read verses 12-20.
There is a great need for simple polyphonic pieces arranged for 2 voice and 3 voices.
“Man cannot understand this, cannot perceive it; but a lively faith affirms that the change—which is outside the natural course of things—takes place.” (Ladua Sion, v12)
Tournemire’s L’Orgue Mystique is an indispensable resource—especially for organists who are feeling “stuck” in their improvisation.
Including an update on the Sacred Music Symposium.
Hymns by Monsignor Knox often make reference to “the friendless”—have you ever been without a friend?
We’ve decided to try an experiment, with assistance from one of my favorite composers: Giovanni Maria Nanino (d. 1607).
