Leo Abbott to Rededicate Landmark E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, Opus 801
This pipe organ will be heard as it has never been in our lifetimes.
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Do You Know Credo VII ??
A wonderful medieval Credo, published with “Imprimatur” from 1924.
Let the Fun Begin
I have been searching for ways to bring more choristers into the choir…
The 1961 Code of Rubrics • Pope St. John XXIII
I would not argue with someone who called this document curious, or even bizarre; it was only in effect for a few years • Also: “Should the Sanctus and Benedictus be split in the Traditional Latin Mass?” • This “Extraordinary Form” question is treated meticulously with full documentation going back 150 years+
Brébeuf #654 • “On Jordan’s Bank The Baptist’s Cry”
Sung to the wonderful tune of “Winchester New.”
PDF Download • Handy Solfège Chart (Printable)
I have no idea whether this will be of use to anyone, but here it is…
I. Was. Dead. Wrong.
Setting the record straight.
Brébeuf #657 • “O Come, Divine Messiah” (Advent)
You can hear the individual tracks if you visit the source website.
Brébeuf #655 • “Hark! A Voice” (Advent Hymn)
A beautiful English translation of “En Clara Vox Redarguit” by Fr. Fitzpatrick.
Broken Rosaries and a Triptych of Wisdom
Three priests — three pearls of wisdom
Mr. Pete Avendano and His Incredible Choir
Now back in Los Angeles, Avendano hopes to found a Catholic boys choir dedicated solely to singing the Church’s music.
Five Suggestions • “Music in Our Schools”
If we desire to educate, we should keep our end in mind—to teach children what is good, and to love that good.
Brébeuf #182 • “Creator Alme Siderum” (Advent)
Most people know this one as “Creator of the stars of night.”
Symposium 2019 • “Video Outtakes”
Like any other human, I go through difficult times—this conference was a source of strength.
Five Rules • “Successful Music Camps”
A choirmaster must always be recruiting…and a summer camp is a great recruiting tool.