Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
How we all respond to mistakes can have a huge effect on the cohesiveness and sound of our choirs.
The conscientious choirmaster takes people where they are and then—carefully and prudently—leads them to something higher.
A website exists to disseminate Fr. Samuel Weber’s sacred music resources
The USCCB has provided freely downloadable versions of the musical settings of these newly translated texts.
A passage from Nicetas of Remesiana remains eminently applicable today.
A new Adoremus article explores how best to overthrow the tyranny of “alius cantus congruus.”
The growing market for Mass propers is a sign of promise.
Taking Advantage of the Natural Beauty that Surrounds Us
The priest’s musical role is enormously influential. This can not be emphasized enough.
Submissions Sought by the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians
Introducing a Five-Year Plan for the Future of Sacred Music in the Diocese of Marquette
Allowing Adolescents to Choose Their Faith & the Wide-Open Permissions of the GIRM
Exciting New Collection of Simple English Propers!
if we do not sing the antiphons proper to the day—and the corresponding Psalm verses—we risk having a narrow view of the Psalms.
Another Look at Fr. Weber’s “The Proper of the Mass”
