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Give Yourself a Boost in the New Choral Year
The grandmother of 5 choristers informed me that one of her granddaughters told her rehearsal wasn’t long enough—it seemed to be over just as it was starting!
Does Our Enlightened Age Still Need “Sacred” Music?
This short clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” helps us understand…
On the Spirit of Conservation
A Reflection on the National Parks, Sacred Architecture, and “Laudato Si”
Beautiful Manuscript • Priest Offering Mass
I’d like to know more about this manuscript.
The Reason for Choir — Paul Mealor
Welsh composer, Paul Mealor, talks about the importance of choral music.
Musical Resources • 15th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let Thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and fortify Thy Church…”
Communion Antiphons for Advent & Christmas • NEW • World Library Publications
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent and Christmas. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
The Eight Gregorian Psalm Tones (PDF)
I’m sick of looking for this chart online!
I Am Moving Again!
I will be studying at St. Joseph Seminary in the historical Diocese of Macau, China.
“Simple Kyriale” for Dumb Organists Like Me!
Fr. Valentine used to say: “You can play 100 notes right, and miss just one—and people will criticize you for that wrong one!”
Can You Hear The Difference?
Do you prefer polyphony recorded by just my voice, or mixed with “real” voices?
“Ad Orientem” • Why I’m Rejoicing over Sloppy Errors in the Catholic Herald
His assertion that “smoking out enemies” is best done by appointing them to high positions in the Vatican is absurd.
A New Choral Year Off to the Races
If you aren’t used to working with children, it can be a bit daunting on your first day…
Essence, Form, Experience
Fourth Annual Art of the Beautiful Lecture Series