Free Folio of New Sacred Music for Parish Liturgies
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Sheet Music
Ubi Caritas Goes Viral: My Thoughts
Have you seen the viral video of four men singing Ubi Caritas in a stairwell? Here are some thoughts on this phenomenon.
Thoughts on Benedict
St. Benedict, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and “Ars Celebrandi”
Masterful “Salve Regina” by 17th-Century Portuguese Composer
This is the sort of setting that could only have derived from faith and grown out of the experience of praying these words repeatedly and fervently.
In Defense of the Organ Postlude 1
Newly-published reflections from Professor Kwasniewski.
In Defense of the Organ Postlude
Newly-published reflections from Professor Kwasniewski.
Motet for Three Voices: “O Crux Ave” 1
This piece is ideal for use as a motet during the veneration of the Holy Cross at the Good Friday liturgy.
New Sacred Music Magazine — “Altare Dei”
Announcing the first issue of a brand new publication focusing on liturgy and sacred music.
Motet for Three Voices: “O Crux Ave”
This piece is ideal for use as a motet during the veneration of the Holy Cross at the Good Friday liturgy.
Motets and Midi practice tracks
The search for practice tracks for Jesu Rex Admirabilis yielded a treasure trove of choir resources.
Easy Organ Hymns for Catholics
There is a built in tendency for nervous musicians to rush things – I think as your heart beats faster, your perception of time is dilated. As you build more confidence your sense of timing improves too.
Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (3 of 7)
Public Domain Scores & Published Resources
Introducing polyphony in a round about way
Canons are a handy way to introduce singing in harmony. Here are some picks from the Choral Public Domain Library.
Holy Michael Archangel
Not one, but two hymns that the omniscient Google didn’t know about, in honour of St Michael the Archangel, with sheet music.
A hymn for St Mary of the Cross
A beautiful hymn from Rev Fr Popplewell FSSP from Canberra, Australia.
