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You will notice Father Guerrero takes the chant melody (“Beata Mater”) and creates a perfect canon between Soprano and Alto.
“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too…” Pope Benedict XVI (7 July 2007)
You will notice Father Guerrero takes the chant melody (“Beata Mater”) and creates a perfect canon between Soprano and Alto.
Vatican II said: “The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care” (SC §114).
A USCCB statement: singing psalms at Mass “may create problems” … ?
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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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The ability of your singers to sight-read music instantly does not guarantee a good performance.
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This *might* be the most beautiful 45 seconds in music—Father Guerrero’s compositions are truly awe-inspiring!
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What is the best way to get your choir singing when they first return? Here are some tips…
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Article Subtitle: “Brave schola director posts live recording from rehearsal.”
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I know of no greater composition than this one—and it was written by a devout Catholic priest.
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My friend was in charge of picking music for papal Masses under Pope St. John Paul II.
“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…”
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Can you hear the Canon between Soprano & Tenor?
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We are not allowed to sing Tropes in the Extraordinary Form, so I added that text in italics.
Only one word describes Guerrero’s musical genius: fearsome.
By the mighty Francisco Guerrero!
Unfortunately, many ignore the words of Abbot Pothier, included at the front of the Vatican Edition.
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