“What Are the Urbanite Hymns?” (4-Page PDF)
“No one who knows anything about the subject now doubts that that revision of Urban VIII was a ghastly mistake, for which there is not one single word of any kind to be said.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
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“Music List” • 3rd Sunday (Ord. Time)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
Only Every Three Years…
Communion antiphon for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C).
“Entrance Chant” • 3rd Sunday (Ord. Time)
This English adaptation uses a Tetrardus mode, as does the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
“Remembering William Mahrt” • My interview with Dr. Horst Buchholz (21 January 2025)
Includes Dr. Buchholz’s obituary for William Mahrt: “A Gentleman, a Scholar, and a Friend”
PDF Download • “Pipe Organ Recessional” (Manuals Only) — George Frederick Handel
I have a confession to make…
PDF Download • Singers’ Wedding Booklet (28 Pages)
I don’t pretend to have an answer to this question.
PDF • “Gloria VIII” on 5 lines!
As of a few minutes ago, you can freely download this PDF score.
PDF Download • “Small Choirs, Unite!” (2nd Part)
This is definitely a piece worth bringing out for choirs of all sizes!
“Music List” • 2nd Sunday (Ord. Time)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
“2-Voice Piece” • For February 2nd
The hymn traditionally sung on the feast of the Purification.
“Entrance Chant” • 2nd Sunday (Ord. Time)
This English adaptation matches the mode of the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
PDF Download • “Rare Hymnal” (1966) by Monsignor Hayburn and Others — 632 Pages!
In 1979, Monsignor Robert F. Hayburn published an important book called: “Papal Legislation on Sacred Music.”
Repugnant Rhymes in Hymns
This stuck out like a sore thumb.
Was “Ordinary Time” Found in the 1962 Missal?
The answer might surprise you!