Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
¡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.
In a sense, I understood every word. As a matter of fact, I was beaten over the head by every one of them.
Seven Observations on Liturgical Translation and the Recent Motu Proprio
A plenary indulgence can be gained by singing the “Veni Creator Spiritus” publicly on New Year’s Day.
…with English Translation by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles E. Spence.
A major shortcut to preparing Gregorian chant propers and ordinaries.
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.
SU REGALO NAVIDEÑO (2014). Jeff Ostrowski y el equipo de CCWatershed comparten ONCE (11) archivos. Incluyen partiduras y apuntes en documentos de PDF, videos de docentes dando clases, y mucho más. ¡Feliz Navidad!
New recording by the Schola Cantorum of St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk, CT
“O God, Who hath brightened this most holy night with the shining of the true light…”
We met our fundraising goal, so you get these items!
Fifteen years typing up the Proclamation of Moveable Feasts!
If this is accurate, it’s marvelous news.
A reflection and meditation on choral singing.
Courtesy of John Sonnen.
