Chorister Pitfalls
A misguided belief states that the quality of our liturgical music should be sacrificed on the altar of good intentions.
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More From The New Microphone
This Introit is repeated many times, depending on how many Sundays occur after Epiphany.
Motet for Three Voices: “O Crux Ave” 1
This piece is ideal for use as a motet during the veneration of the Holy Cross at the Good Friday liturgy.
Communion Antiphons for Lent & Easter • NEW • World Library Publications
This is perhaps my favorite collection to date.
Debriefing “Silence”
Thoughts on Martin Scorsese’s Latest Film
PDF • “The Book of Ceremonies” (629 pages)
By Rev. Laurence J. O’Connell, and *published in English* in 1943.
Nine Rubrics for Mass in the Extraordinary Form
These rubrics are official; so when does your church begin the Introit?
Courageous Schola Director Posts “Live” Recording
Our choir is 100% volunteers—and many don’t read music.
Cosmic Harmony
Thoughts from Saint Athanasius
Forget the First Note, give me the Do
A tip for sight-reading chant – start with a Do La Fa to anchor your ear and find the starting note from the tonic.
Ratzinger talks “Ad Orientem” (2003)
Cardinal Ratzinger’s English is *fantastic* (as this video shows).
Nuptial Blessings • Practice Videos • Order of Celebrating Matrimony
Fr. Gaspar eloquently emphasis key words and phrases, underscoring the beauty of the sacrament.
The Role of Catholic Church Choir
Keep God as the center of the choir and direct our music towards Him.
Fr. Magiera Reviews The Campion Hymnal
“These renderings are accompanied by beautiful photos so even the novice should be able to follow the Mass rather easily.”
Practice Tracks • Ainslie’s “English Proper Chants”
Want a reliable and accessible way to learn the John Ainslie “English Proper Chants” for your parish choir? Subscribe for *free* weekly practice videos!