Seven Solutions • “Getting Catholics Singing Again”
At the conservatory, we’re surrounded by hundreds of professional musicians; but stepping into a Catholic parish the situation is quite different.
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“Complete At Last!” • An Easy Polyphonic Agnus Dei
The ability of your singers to sight-read music instantly does not guarantee a good performance.
“Part 2” • (Polyphony For Amateur Choirs)
This *might* be the most beautiful 45 seconds in music—Father Guerrero’s compositions are truly awe-inspiring!
“Part 1” • (Polyphony For Amateur Choirs)
Now that choirs are beginning to come back…
PDF Download • (1 page) “Agnus Dei for Two Voices”
What is the best way to get your choir singing when they first return? Here are some tips…
Allowed or Forbidden? • Parallel Fourths in Renaissance Polyphony
Article Subtitle: “Brave schola director posts live recording from rehearsal.”
Can Sacred Music Be Saved? • (How exactly?)
I know of no greater composition than this one—and it was written by a devout Catholic priest.
Shocking Parallels By Guerrero
I’ve seen similar passages by Orlando Lassus.
Benedictus & Hosanna • “Missa Beata Mater”
My friend was in charge of picking music for papal Masses under Pope St. John Paul II.
PDF Download • Spanish Cathedral Music (1961)
“On Holy Saturday in 1545, while the pope and several cardinals were present, two of the oldest choir members flew at each other during the blessing of the new oils…”
“Kyrie Eleison” (SATB) within the reach of any choir!
Can Watershed survive? (Part 1)
Rehearsal Videos • A Resplendent “Agnus Dei” You’ve Never Heard
Can you hear the Canon between Soprano & Tenor?
Exclusive Interview • Mr. Nancho Alvarez
“I must point out that the content of my site is totally free, granting open access to everyone.” —Nancho Alvarez
Ridiculously Awesome Sanctus You’ve Never Heard
We are not allowed to sing Tropes in the Extraordinary Form, so I added that text in italics.
Can You Hear The Purple In This Kyrie?
Only one word describes Guerrero’s musical genius: fearsome.
Rehearsal Videos • Kyrie “Beata Mater”
By the mighty Francisco Guerrero!
Which Mass Goes With Which Season?
Unfortunately, many ignore the words of Abbot Pothier, included at the front of the Vatican Edition.