“What is Vespers?” • Live Rec. + 100% Scrolling Score
After more than a year of Vespers having been forbidden (due to Covid-19) we’re back!
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[Live Rec.] • “Do You Know This Eucharistic Hymn?”
Including seven (7) examples of musical diversity.
“Talk Is Cheap” • Advice For Music Directors
If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!
Hymn • “Christ is King” (Father Ivor Daniel) + Rehearsal Videos!
“Once there were lost islands, but most of them have been found…”
Twelve (12) Tips • “Keeping Choir Members Happy”
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.
(Holy Trinity Sunday) • An Astonishing Hymn!
Hymns by Monsignor Knox often make reference to “the friendless”—have you ever been without a friend?
“Veni Creator Spiritus” + Organ Accompaniment • with English Translation by Fr. Fortescue
Did you realize there are two versions of this famous hymn?
“Veni Sancte Spiritus” (Sequence) • 18 Accompaniments
The Pentecost Sequence harmonized by Father Green, Father Jones, Dom Gregory Murray, Max Springer, Achille P. Bragers, and more!
“Slanty Wampus” Doesn’t Count
From one of my composition teachers…
“Easy Polyphonic Agnus Dei” • Part 2 of 3
What is the best way to get your choir singing when they first return? Here are some tips…
Did Bishop Sheen Favor A Particular Hymnal?
Including a wonderful hymn for the Ascension.
Re: “Christ the King Hymnal” (Imprimatur, 1954)
Venerable Pope Pius XII explicitly allowed vernacular hymns during High Mass in 1958.
Question & Answer Box • “Which Tune Is This?”
Including a live recording of a hymn about a donkey. (Not kidding!)
Calling All Church Musicians!
Is this normal? (Answer: “yes”)
“Are They Ugly?” • May 1st Propers For Saint Joseph
I fail to see how such a position can be defended…