“Novus Ordo Parish … With Polyphony?” • Is that possible? How specifically does that work?
Many have asked: “Without getting fired, how can choirmasters introduce polyphony to the Ordinary Form?”
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PDF Download • Croft’s “Canonic Kyrie” (SATB)
The conscientious choirmaster never rests from his relentless pursuit of repertoire ideas.
“Music List” • 23rd in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
PDF Download • Draft Copy (Pamphlet)
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“Entrance Chant” • 23rd (Ordinary Time)
The Communion Chant includes gorgeous verses in fauxbourdon.
PDF Download • 3 September
If I can find time, there’s much I would love to say about this 1904 congress.
PDF Download • “Full, Conscious, & Active Participation” (12-page pamphlet)
During my research, I discovered three previously-unseen photographs of Hannibal Bugnini (taken in November of 1979).
“Dynamic Equivalence” • Serious Problems with the Forthcoming Lectionary Translation
“If we had known what the prayers really said, we would not have wanted to pray them any longer.” —Paul Inwood
Cardinal Ranjith on “Active Participation”
He was considered “papabile” in the last conclave.
Exec. Director of ICEL weighs in on our series • “PDF comparison chart” included
Since only one word was changed, the other 99% of that psalm doesn’t belong to the shell corporations—so when will that money to be given back?
“Music List” • 22nd in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Brave Schola Director Posts ‘Live’ Recording
In the case of one gentleman, this was only the 2nd time in his life he’s sung in a choir!
An Arranger’s Walkthrough of “King’s Weston” (PDF & MP3 Downloads)
“There is a sacred calling for those of us who compose and arrange music for the Church.”
Now Online! • “Rare Latin + English Missal” (Burns and Oates, 1961) — 1,737 pages
One of the rarest (and most valuable) treasures our organization has ever made available.
Installment #4 • “Serious Problems with the Lectionary Translation”
Jeffrey Tucker: “USCCB deserves scorn for maintaining strict copyright over liturgical texts.”