“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too…” Pope Benedict XVI (7 July 2007)
The Pentecost Sequence harmonized by Father Green, Father Jones, Dom Gregory Murray, Max Springer, Achille P. Bragers, and more!
There is a “hidden rule” about Roman Catholic Hymnals.
Terry was forced to resign from the Cathedral in 1924, partially due to his “inconsistent approach to congregational singing at the Cathedral.”
Religious instruction from Fr. Robert Nash, SJ. (1943 Imprimatur)
Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”
One of the most popular melodies in Catholic hymnals of yesteryear.
“Is plainsong really so dull and dry as some of our singers would have us believe?”
