Palestrina and the Perfecting of the Medieval Ideal of Music as Rational • (Part 1 of 3)
The polyphonic imitative style of the Renaissance is a reflection of the rational mind and the music of heaven.
Articles
World’s Easiest Organ Processional (PDF)
I have a confession to make: I can’t stand hearing wrong notes.
The Joy of Penance
The celebration of Laetare Sunday reveals a deeper truth.
New Music in Honor of Óscar Romero • E. Ethelbert Miller & Richard J. Clark
Pope Francis decreed Romero was martyred “in odium fidei” (“in hatred of the faith”). He was beatified in El Salvador on May 23, 2015.
Musical Resources • 4th Sunday of Lent (“Laetare”)
“Grant, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that we may treat with unfeigned veneration…Thy holy rites which we constantly celebrate.”
Easter Hymn: “O Filii et Filiæ” • Contemporary setting (SATB)
Pardon my squeaky Soprano notes, but I wanted to demonstrate how it sounds! • A wonderful setting of the haunting “Easter Alleluia” based on a work by Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel.
PDF Download • Booklet for St. Joseph (19 March)
The absolute best method for choosing starting pitches…
What to Do with the “Fourth Option”
A new Adoremus article explores how best to overthrow the tyranny of “alius cantus congruus.”
Musical Resources • 3rd Sunday of Lent 1
“When a strong man armed keepeth his court, those things which he possesseth are in peace…”
Not “What” but “Why” is Fascinating
Some people are put off…Some are bored to tears. I am fascinated. Why?
Quote Video • “Legislation on Sacred Music”
A thought-provoking production by “Six Candle Studios.”
Dunwoodie Chant Conference • Review of a Successful Event
I was renewed in spirit for a future filled with hope for liturgical music.
Do we need hymns, when we already have Psalms?
The Psalter, as Esolen notes, is the prayer book of the Church and the Psalms constitute the “foundational poems of Christian praise.”
Fighting With Choir Members?
“On Holy Saturday in 1545—while the pope and several cardinals were present—two of the oldest choir members flew at each other during the blessing of the new oils, shouting in a loud voice…”
How Low Can You Sing?
I can’t even hear these pitches—can you?