Goofy 1974 Hymn • “A Man Can Kill With a Gun, a Bomb, or a Lance”
“A footnote provides all the instances in which each melody has been employed by historical Catholic hymnals…”
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PDF Download • “Music List” for 9 November
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
PDF Download • Offertory (9 Nov.)
“Mother and Head of all churches of the City and of the World” says the inscription over the entrance.
Job Opening • $65,000 per year +
Exciting job opening in Michigan for a Roman Catholic choir director!
“Offertory” at Catholic Funerals
This setting cleverly inserts themes from the absolution of the body.
“In Paradisum” • Gregorian Chant
While the coffin is being carried to the grave, the following anthem is sung.
Gospel Options for 2 November (“All Souls”)
We’ve been told some bishops are suppressing the TLM because of “unity”…
“Music List” • All Souls (2 November)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
2-Voice Arr. • “Creator of the Starry Height”
Over the centuries, this ancient him became associated with the season of Advent.
PDF Download • Christmas Piece (SATB) — “Angels We Have Heard on High” with Text in Latin
“Although it’s not a lengthy piece, it uses techniques which singers love: canon, pedal tones, memorable tunes, etc.” —Veronica Moreno
“Equal Voices” Choir Pieces
Including a setting of the “Ave Maria” and “Tantum Ergo.”
PDF Downloads • Four (4) Simple Pieces in Harmony for Men’s Choirs
‘Outstanding choral repertoire for men’s voices is more precious than gold.’ —Corrinne May
Typo in the “Missale Romanum” (1962)
Father Valentine Young, OFM, pointed out many errors and typos in the 1962 Missal.
“Music List” • 30th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Children’s Repertoire • Mueller’s Recommendations
Further thoughts about children’s choirs…