“Predictable Rhymes?” • A Follow Up
We received considerable correspondence regarding my article: “Two Ways to Defile a Hymn.”
Roman Catholic Hymnals
“The Unselected Hymn” • Do You Recognize It?
I fought for this one—but lost the battle.
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“This Hymnal Makes My Heart Sing!” —Lauren E.
“It was compiled by priests and musicians who are authentically Catholic…” — Lauren Elizabeth
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“Talk Is Cheap” • Advice For Music Directors
If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!
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PDF Download • “Hymnal of Christian Unity” (1964)
There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
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PDF Download • “What Makes A Good Hymn?”
Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”
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A Phenomenal Epiphany Hymn!
I wish Epiphany lasted forever—the hymns are rich with theology!
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“Source Material” • The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal
We assembled a staggering number of Catholic hymnals and selected only the very best material from each.
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PDF Download • Rare Hymnal by Organist at the Birmingham Oratory (1913)
Download all 572 pages—thanks to Peter Meggison!
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PDF Download • St. Cecilia Hymnal (1937)
Like all the books we release, this extremely rare hymnal was previously unavailable until we scanned and uploaded it.
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PDF Download • Hymnal by Fr. John Selner (1954)
Some of the old Catholic hymnals were dreadful, but this one is splendid.
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PDF Download • Extremely Rare Hymnal (1952)
Published by the Catholic Choirmasters’ Guild of Buffalo, New York.
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PDF Download • “The Parish Hymnal” (1957)
“The origins of some are not known due to the long and nearly untraceable popular usage they have enjoyed.” —Gregorian Institute
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PDF Download: “67 Hymns” Arranged & Translated by Rev. Adrian Fortescue (1913)
I cannot help but think of this hymn collection as his greatest masterpiece.
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PDF Download: Saint Rose Hymnal (1938)
“It contains about two hundred hymns—all from approved sources—and covers every phase of Catholic devotion.” —Foreword by the Bishop of La Crosse
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