Gospel Options for 2 November (“All Souls”)
We’ve been told some bishops are suppressing the TLM because of “unity”…
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“Music List” • All Souls (2 November)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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2-Voice Arr. • “Creator of the Starry Height”
Over the centuries, this ancient him became associated with the season of Advent.
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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
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“Equal Voices” Choir Pieces
Including a setting of the “Ave Maria” and “Tantum Ergo.”
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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
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Typo in the “Missale Romanum” (1962)
Father Valentine Young, OFM, pointed out many errors and typos in the 1962 Missal.
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“Music List” • 30th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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Children’s Repertoire • Mueller’s Recommendations
Further thoughts about children’s choirs…
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PDF Download • “Marian Antiphon Booklet” (4 pages) + Five Rhythmic Considerations
This 4-page ‘insert’ contains the seasonal Marian antiphons and various settings of the “Kýrie” my parish will be learning.
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(Part 2) • Did they simplify this hymn?
Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1929…
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PDF • “Lectionary Comparison Chart”
Such tinkering has gone on for 60+ years, and it’s reprehensible.
“Can Choral Music Survive?” • 3 Reasons It Will
You may think I’m crazy, but I have a belief when it comes to choral music.
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“Music List” • 29th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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Children’s Repertoire • Three More Recommendations by Keven Smith
Don’t give up. Your work with young singers today will continue to bear fruit for decades after you die.
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