PDF Download • Easy Hymn with Melody in Tenor
The Brébeuf hymnal contains carefully chosen and flexible melodies; do you see how the following tune (“Old Hundredth”) can be used in the Tenor voice?
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Does CCW Matter? Some Messages…
“Keep on doing what you do; despite criticism.” —A reader
PDF Download • Anglican Hymnal (1,151 pages)
I bet you’ve not seen this fascinating book! • Many pieces in this Anglican collection are actually translations of Roman Catholic hymns, such as Ave Maris Stella, Audi Benigne Conditor, Ad Regias Agni Dapes, and so forth • Readers will mainly be interested in sections 3 and 4 • The “Englished” versions of the propers (e.g. Puer Natus Est) are quite interesting+
Mutuality vs. Male Headship within Marriage
Liturgical Evidence from Marriage Rituals throughout History
Tweaking Linebreaks Online with Gregorio
You CAN add linebreaks with Illuminare Score Editor. All in the browser.
2018 • Christendom College Choral Scholarships!
These will consist of $4,500 in tuition reduction and $1,500 toward voice lessons throughout the year.
Don’ts for Choirmasters (Part 1)
A recently-discovered manual for choir directors by John Newton.
PDF Download • Best Hymnal Ever Printed?
If you like this, stay tuned—I’ll soon release a 1,200 page treasure!
[español] Sound Does Matter!
¡IMPORTA EL SONIDO! (2018). Lucas Tappan nos da un reto: dejen el micrófono, dejen la amplificación. Usen la resonancia de nuestras iglesias y nuestros coros, si es posible. El canto gregoriano y la polifonía y el himnario congregacional se desarrollaron antes de la amplificación eléctrica y creo firmemente que una acústica adecuada es esencial para su éxito.
Sound Does Matter!
In a sense, I understood every word. As a matter of fact, I was beaten over the head by every one of them.
USCCB Assesses Impact of “Magnum Principium”
Seven Observations on Liturgical Translation and the Recent Motu Proprio
“Veni Creator Spiritus” • with Fortescue’s English Translation
A plenary indulgence can be gained by singing the “Veni Creator Spiritus” publicly on New Year’s Day.
“Te Deum” • Printable 4-Page Sheet
…with English Translation by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Spence.
GABC Propers Tool Revisited
A major shortcut to preparing Gregorian chant propers and ordinaries.
Of the Father’s Love Begotten…
Some day I wouldn’t mind cooking up a good ol’ fashioned Christmas Ball, but ’til then have to content myself with adding a few pounds (or more than a few) in honor of our Lord’s birth.