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“The use of Psalm 150 is a change from the experimental Easter Vigil (1951-1955) in which Psalm 116 was used for Lauds.” —Msgr. McManus
May I share a secret?
Pardon my squeaky Soprano notes, but I wanted to demonstrate how it sounds! • A wonderful setting of the haunting “Easter Alleluia” based on a work by Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel.
The absolute best method for choosing starting pitches…
Yesterday, I used the text on page 366 to create an SATB Hymn for Lent.
The revolution continues!
Can you think of a better way to begin your choir rehearsals?
By Rev. Laurence J. O’Connell, and *published in English* in 1943.
To match the ancient acrostic, Erasmus changed the first line to “Herodis Hostes.”
Fr. Áureo Castro’s setting alternates the chant melody and the choral parts.
Including a video snippet taken in Los Angeles.
Make sure to read the translation of the Offertory Hymn—so gorgeous!
A simple setting of “Dominus Dixit ad Me” by Fr. Áureo Castro.
Do you provide something similar for your choirs?
These settings were written to be easily played by pianists and organists of an intermediate skill level.
