Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Feedback from Dom Stephen Concordia”
“I greatly appreciate your hospitality and willingness to engage in dialogue.” — Dom Concordia, OSB
Gregorian Rhythm Wars
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Disputed Questions” (16 Nov 2022)
A few further thoughts on what ways of singing chant are “allowed.”
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Patrick’s Second Response to Jeff” (16 Nov 2022)
“Does it make more sense to judge later manuscripts in light of the oldest sources, or to judge the oldest sources in light of later manuscripts?” —Patrick Williams
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Charlie’s First Response to Jeff” (13 Nov 2022)
Ostrowski, wishing to avoid fussiness, may justifiably refuse this invitation. But to argue, as he has, that these signs and the prayerful and aesthetic movements they embody are “illicit” is just wildly off the mark.
PDF Download • “Gregorian Accompaniments” … Just in time for Advent! (366 pages)
The second half of today’s article answers questions submitted by Mr. Matthew Frederes.
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Jeff’s First Response to Patrick” (12 Nov 2022)
Mr. Williams, today I challenge you (please) to provide direct responses for two questions.
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Frederes Feedback”
Why declare that rhythmic signs are permitted if alteration of any kind is unacceptable? It doesn’t make any sense…
“Vatican Commission on Gregorian Chant” • Biographies for Its Twenty Members
Including two (2) documents translated into English for the first time!
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Doubled Notes”
“We have a number of quotations from medieval writers in support of proportional rhythm…” —Patrick Williams
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Patrick’s First Response to Jeff” • (3 Nov 2022)
“Mr. Ostrowski apparently wants to lock this door, install a deadbolt, and throw away both keys!” —Patrick Williams
“Gregorian Chant Rhythm Wars” • Ostrowski Vs. Williams
My colleague, Patrick Williams has agreed to enter into a “colloquy” with me vis-à-vis Gregorian rhythm.