Palestrina and the Perfecting of the Medieval Ideal of Music as Rational • (Part 2 of 3)
The polyphonic imitative style of the Renaissance is a refection of the rational mind and the music of heaven.
Archives for April 2017
PDF Download • Last Minute Holy Saturday File
“The use of Psalm 150 is a change from the experimental Easter Vigil (1951-1955) in which Psalm 116 was used for Lauds.” —Msgr. McManus
Introducing the Wethersfield Institute Chant Workshop
A new chant workshop in upstate New York in June 2017.
“Reproaches” for Good Friday (Recording)
The indispensable “Musician’s Guide to Good Friday,” including a 50-page PDF and rehearsal videos!
Descent into Hell and The Greatest Act of Love
Read the words of John 3:16 again.
Do these Holy Thursday rubrics strike you as odd?
I haven’t studied the situation enough to know with certainty.
Musical Resources • Holy Thursday (EF)
“O God, from Whom Judas received the punishment of his crime, and the thief the reward of his confession…”
“Contemporary” Catholic Music • Is it truly dead?
Today we announce a special guest who will be present at the Sacred Music Symposium!
Accompaniment: “Credo III” (Parochial Hymnal)
Easiest organ accompaniment to Credo III ever penned.
PDF Download • Booklet for Congregation
May I share a secret?
Square Note App
Bring your “Graduale Digitalum” wherever you go.
Members’ Page • Sacred Music Symposium 2018
Private & Confidential
33 Days to Marian Consecration
There are 33 days to prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this centenary year, starting Monday April 10.
Musical Resources • Palm Sunday (1962) 1
“The multitude goeth forth to meet our Redeemer with flowers and palms, and payeth the homage due to a triumphant conqueror.”
Intensely Powerful • “Requiem” Production (FSSP)
I’ve never seen a more beautiful promo video.