PDF Download • Brief Polyphonic “Asperges Me” for SATB by Father Guerrero (d. 1599)
Here’s my attempt at recording all the voices myself, to give you a rough idea how it sounds.
Francisco Guerrero Composer
“Defending the English” • Brief Riposte from Uganda
“As for the subject of whether the music of Tallis, Taverner, and Tye was tainted by the reformation, I would agree with Mr. Ostrowski.” —Reader from Uganda
“New Section 2” • (Piecemeal Agnus Dei)
A wonderful way to get volunteers singing SATB polyphony immediately!
Composing Your Own Antiphons?
In the days before Vatican II, dioceses had their own special feast days.
PDF Download • “A Canon Choirs Love!”
You will notice Father Guerrero takes the chant melody (“Beata Mater”) and creates a perfect canon between Soprano and Alto.
“Repertoire Page” • Sacred Music Symposium 2022
Sign up today! A few voice parts still have openings.
“Benedictus” (Missa Iste Sanctus) • All voices recorded by Corrinne May
Vatican II said: “The treasury of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care” (SC §114).
Missa “My Little Pony” by Dan Schutte • Its Pedigree
A USCCB statement: singing psalms at Mass “may create problems” … ?
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.
“Easy Polyphonic Agnus Dei” • Part 3 of 3
The ability of your singers to sight-read music instantly does not guarantee a good performance.
“Part 2 of 3” • Guerrero Kyrie for Our Lady
This *might* be the most beautiful 45 seconds in music—Father Guerrero’s compositions are truly awe-inspiring!
“Part 1 of 3” • Guerrero Kyrie for Our Lady
Now that choirs are beginning to come back…
“Easy Polyphonic Agnus Dei” • Part 2 of 3
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…”
| Part 1 of 3 | • “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?