It’s not too late to “Crown Mary”
A mother remembers the time she was chosen to “crown Mary” and describes organizing a “May Crowning” for her family during the pandemic.
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Huge Announcement • The Brébeuf Virtual Choir!
The Sacred Music Symposium is bearing fruits none of its organizers—myself included—could have imagined. Laus Deo!
Reopening our Churches – Encouragement – Resources
As churches are working towards reopening, it is also no small change for many to concede congregational singing and choirs of any size. So many musicians have already sacrificed so much, spiritually, artistically, and economically.
“Jesu Nostra Redemptio” • Ancient Hymn for the Ascension translated into English!
Did you know every Mass is a celebration of our Lord’s Ascension? — Here’s proof.
Of Shepherds and Sheep
This image of Christ as the Good Shepherd constitutes the supreme model for all pastors, clerical or (in a broader and unordained sense) lay—anyone leading others into the Sheepfold of the Church. It is, therefore, crucial to understand the various nuances of pastor, or shepherd.
New Harmonies! • “To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King”
It’s hard to believe, but Father Knauff’s “Christ the King Hymnal for Congregational Singing” (1954) omitted this hymn!
What to Do When Music Creeps Into Your Prayer
Music is a language, but it does not supplant our own. Rather, it enlivens our words so that they can penetrate the soul with the fullness of their meaning—and enlighten our eyes in any circumstance.
Returning to the Sacraments • “Breathe Easter Now” (Hopkins)
Words of Hope from Gerard Manley Hopkins
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniments (Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament)
Including O SALUTARIS (“O Saving Victim Opening Wide”) and TANTUM ERGO (“Down in Adoration Falling”) in Latin and English.
Regina Caeli: How Good do you Need to Be to Sing Polyphony?
To sing at Mass though, you need more than just being able to finish together.
How to Change a Hymn Without Changing It
Ever thought of changing the way you play a hymn without needing to have studies advanced theory and harmonization techniques? Here are two ways of changing the way you are playing a hymn without changing the harmony or re-voicing it.
Post-Pandemic Liturgy
Some very brief comments on the lessons we might learn during this pandemic for the future of liturgical music.
Can’t Decide Which Hymn Tune To Use?
My brain can’t accept the approach chosen by this “Graduale”…
Josquin’s “Ave Maria…Virgo Serena” • The Most Famous Piece Of 1502
It stands to reason that if someone wants to sell a lot of books, he should put something in there that people want to buy.
What Did Palestrina Look Like?
Father Lawrence Lew, OP, is perhaps the world’s greatest photographer.