“Canonic” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
This is quite a clever arrangement of “Come down, O love divine.”
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Did they simplify these hymn harmonies?
Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1952…
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Can You Identify This “Mystery” Hymn Tune?
Kevin Allen is currently in France.
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PDF Download • “Side-By-Side Comparison”
Re: the special hymn for the upcoming feast (9 November).
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PDF Download • Communion (25th Sn. Ord.)
This Communion antiphon glistens with resplendence!
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New Bulletin Article • “21 September 2025”
Those responsible for preparing parish bulletins may wish to…
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How do you pronounce this word in Latin?
Including a comparison chart (PDF) which many readers will appreciate.
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Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
It’s always great to see old diocesan newspapers…
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PDF Download • Dom Murray Harmonies
Along with so many others, I have deep respect for Dom Gregory Murray as a composer.
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“Music List” • 14 September (Holy Cross)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for 14 September.
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“Novus Ordo Parish … With Polyphony?” • Is that possible? How specifically does that work?
Many have asked: “Without getting fired, how can choirmasters introduce polyphony to the Ordinary Form?”
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New Bulletin Article • “14 September 2025”
Those responsible for preparing parish bulletins may wish to…
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PDF Download • Croft’s “Canonic Kyrie” (SATB)
The conscientious choirmaster never rests from his relentless pursuit of repertoire ideas.
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“Music List” • 23rd in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
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PDF Download • Draft Copy (Pamphlet)
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