PDF Download • “Marian Antiphon Booklet” (4 pages) + Five Rhythmic Considerations
This 4-page ‘insert’ contains the seasonal Marian antiphons and various settings of the “Kýrie” my parish will be learning.
A monthly subscription fee of $4.95 gives access to the entire website (beginning on 8 May 2026). Thank you for supporting our efforts!

This 4-page ‘insert’ contains the seasonal Marian antiphons and various settings of the “Kýrie” my parish will be learning.

Catholic musicians must avoid being viewed as “esoteric freaks” who can’t agree on anything and spend their entire lives fighting about things nobody cares about.

The special Vigil of Christmas “Alleluia” sung according to the official rhythm of the Catholic Church.

Twenty years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct a week-long interview with Dom Cardine’s former boss.

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.
My colleague, Patrick Williams has agreed to enter into a “colloquy” with me vis-à-vis Gregorian rhythm.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook

This is the “pure” Vatican Edition—technically the only version of the rhythm allowed by Church documents!
Ostrowski Vs. Weaver: Solesmes Rhythm, Gregorian Semiology, Dom Mocquereau, Dom Pothier, Mensuralism, and more!
Follow the Discussion on Facebook
From one of my composition teachers…
Follow the Discussion on Facebook

I recently conducted an experiment…with surprising results.
Follow the Discussion on Facebook

“The Catholic tradition cannot be that of any special school, either ancient or modern…” —Abbot Pothier

The «Kyriale» contains very few melismatic morae.
The “white notes” (as Dr. Joseph Lennards called them) are quite sloppy, which really took me by surprise.

Feel free to download all 1,296 pages!
1 (747) 218-8005
chabanel.psalms@gmail.com
Corpus Christi Watershed
8118 Etienne Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Corpus Christi Watershed is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization recognized by the state of Texas on 19 October 2006. Our statement of purpose notes that we “employ the creative media in service of theology, the Church, and Christian culture for the enrichment and enjoyment of the public.”