The Offertory Antiphons of the Easter Octave
United by the theme of sacred “commercium”
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Why are you sad, O my soul?
It is alright to feel sad. The other alternative would be indifference, and that would be a real tragedy.
Maintaining Easter Joy in a Pandemic
Would you believe Easter Monday is usually one of the darkest days of my year?
A Blessing and a Curse: Digital Sheet Music
Have you seen a musician using a tablet to read their music as they performed? Ever wondered how that would work in your choir or for you?
Yikes! • More Plagiarism from Boise’s Bishop
I did some digging—and the results aren’t pretty. I hope Bishop Christensen will immediately retract his directive, which contains false statements.
Repeating Repertoire? • William Fritz
As church musicians, we have incredible responsibility and influence.
The Overtone Series (Truly) Explained
While other musical scales and musical traditions find their origin in the overtone series, only western civilization has developed nature’s original gift into one of the world’s great achievements: Western music.
PDF Download • “Victimae Paschali” Organ Accompaniment (Nine Versions)
Organ Accompaniments for “Victimae Paschali Laudes” • Some people love it; others hate it. Regardless, Mocquereau never backed down, and we must admire his tenacity!
Without Sacraments • How Saint Isaac Jogues Survived
“His wounds were gangrened, his bare feet left tracks of blood on snow and ice, the deerskin he wore was alive with vermin.”
Do Not Let Your Voice be Silenced
On spiritual dryness and the loss of the sacraments.
Brébeuf Hymn #554 • “Victis Sibi” in English
Better late than never!
God will not be outdone in generosity.
People are hungrier than ever for the Gospel. This is a great blessing, and a turning point in our lives and ministries.
One more regrettable mistake by the Bishop of Boise, Idaho
See for yourself. On the left is the letter from 2020; on the right is a blog from 2016.
PDF Download • Haunting “Alleluia” for Ordinary and/or Extraordinary Form
This piece probably won’t “make sense” the first time you hear it.
Banning “Ad Orientem” • Six Regrettable Mistakes by the Bishop of Boise, Idaho
Nobody’s perfect; we all make mistakes. His Excellency’s letter must be retracted as soon as possible.