Vatican II Changed Wedding Propers?
This myth is quite pervasive.
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Quick Thoughts
Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
The Schwann edition is on 4 lines, the version by Dr. Weinmann is on 5.
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Pope Pius XII Hymnal?
This extremely rare hymnal was published in 1959.
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“Hybrid” Chant Notation?
See whether you agree that Father Weinmann made matters worse.
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Antiphons Don’t Match?
The short answer is: the “Adalbert Propers” were never intended to be sung.
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When to Sit, Stand and Kneel like it’s 1962
There are lots of different guides to postures for Mass…
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The Funeral Rites of the Graduale Romanum
Lately I have been paging through the 1974 Graduale Romanum (see p. 678 ff.) and have been fascinated by the funeral rites found therein, especially the simply-beautiful Psalmody that is appointed for all the different occasions before and after the funeral Mass: at the vigil/wake, at the house of the deceased, processing to the church, […]
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Antiphons Don’t Match?
The short answer is: the “Adalbert Propers” were never intended to be sung.
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The Lofty Nature of This Goal
The lofty nature of this goal…
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Our Lady of Good Success Novena (+ Antiphon)
Today starts a Novena to Our Lady of Good Success. Curiously, there is an Antiphon included towards the end of each day’s prayers which looks very similar to this one.
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Don’t Be Fooled by a Late Easter
Isn’t it wonderful to come back to rehearsals after a brief Christmas recess and realize Easter doesn’t come until April 20? It’s tempting to be very relaxed about progress, but I’m trying to keep a sense of momentum. Though I will probably spend a bit of extra time working on vocal production issues with my […]
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The Dedication of a Musician
“In other words, it is in the very being of what it is to be human to be giving of oneself.”
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“Reader Feedback” • 6 January 2025
“Thank you so much for all of your tireless and selfless work…”
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“Lessons and Carols”
Seen online…
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Epiphany Proclamation 2025
Each year, without fail, someone asks me to typeset the Epiphany Proclamation, an announcement of moveable feasts chanted each year on the feast of the Epiphany. As a result, you may now find an archive of 23 such proclamations in PDF ready to print HERE.
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