This hymn by Caelius Sedulius (Christian Poet from the 5th century) has been translated into English by a Catholic priest.
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Repeating Repertoire? • Wilfrid Jones
Post-Liberal Theology compares a religion to a language. How might that comparison, which could include the concept of a “vocabulary” of liturgical music, inform how we think about repeating repertoire?
Vaughan Williams’ Sage Advice for Those Appointing Martin Baker’s Successor
A comment on the importance of the role of director of music a Westminster Cathedral, following the resignation of Martin Baker, offered by Gregory Treloar.
PDF Download • “What Makes A Good Hymn?”
Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”
The Institution as Formator (Part I)
Everyone is searching for a silver bullet. Perhaps it’s a certain education method, a special book or a technique. Standing somewhat in opposition to all of these various techniques and methods is the English choir school, where the director stands in front of the boys and says “that’s an A, now sing it!”
St. Jean de Lalande Library of Rare Books
“The judicious searcher in this remarkable online collection will certainly reap great rewards for his effort.” — Fr. Robert A. Skeris, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
Here is Where We Go
What is absolutely necessary for the existence of a choral foundation?
Colin Mawby (1936-2019)
We commend his soul to the mercy of our Heavenly Father.
A Professional Choir in Six (6) Years
Support was key, but once Glenn had the necessary vision and support, the rest was a matter of putting one foot in front of the other.
A Professional Choir in Six Months
I often wonder if some of the vitriol directed against the Church’s music is due to its less than stellar presentation.
A *What* School ?!!
These are things a choir director needs to think about as he plans to build a successful choral foundation at his own cathedral or parish.
So… You Can’t Visit a Choir School
Choir Schools would help to fill our parishes with congregations and choir members who would expect real sacred music sung to a high degree…
Leo Abbott to Rededicate Landmark E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, Opus 801
This pipe organ will be heard as it has never been in our lifetimes.
Brébeuf #379 • “Quem Terra” (Melcombe)
One of the most popular melodies in Catholic hymnals of yesteryear.
“Boys Like A Challenge!” • Charles Cole Interviewed
“If you set the bar low, a boy will crawl underneath it—but if you set the bar high, he will leap over it.” —Charles Cole
