Shortcuts with GrandOrgue
Setting up keyboard shortcuts to setting the stops on a virtual pipe organ using the free software GrandOrgue.
Articles
Where Did “Do-Re-Mi” Come From?
A concise and clear explanation from a 1957 book…
Photos • 1985 Ordination in China
Old photos of an ordination in Shanghai in 1985.
PDF Download • “Magnificat” + Rehearsal Videos!
“You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. I know of no greater piece than this.” —Jeff Ostrowski
Heresy du Jour?
Under such circumstances, what should the believer do?
Exploring the World’s Largest Musical Instrument
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ
Learn To Sing SATB • “A New Approach!”
Twelve (12) hymns are already available, with tons more on the way!
What Makes A “Catholic” Hymnal?
I find the following pairings reprehensible…
St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir (Sydney, Australia)
If you are interested in the great English Cathedral music tradition, please consider listening to these podcasts.
PDF Download • Palestrina “Gloria” w/ practice videos!
Careful: the Alto line is surprisingly difficult!
Further Thoughts on Westminster Cathedral
I am reminded of the care with which the Pieta was transported from the Vatican to New York City for the World’s Fair in 1964 and I hope and pray that the Westminster Cathedral Choir will be treated with as much veneration and respect.
Installation of New Pipe Organ on Capitol Hill
Noack Opus 162 built for St. Peter’s Church
PDF Download • Franz Liszt and Gregorian Chant
Many would ask: “What is the purpose of posting such books? Are we supposed to sing from them?” • It turns out, these editions help us understand the journey of Franz Liszt to understand Gregorian modality.
How Do You Mark Starting Pitches?
Some might ask: “Why not just write the name of the note?”
1941 Mass (Chicago) mixed with 2017 Mass (FSSP)
I can’t remember if I ever released this “comparison” video…