New Resource from the Archdiocese of Boston for First Communion and Confirmation
The most important element of this document is not the list of hymns and chants, but the vital coupling of faith formation and sacred music.
Articles
“Polyphony For Dummies”
A new video presentation with excellent audio samples.
Breathtaking Images from Poland
A liturgical workshop took place in Licheń, Poland from 4-11 August 2016.
Strive for Excellence
Let’s face facts—the English cathedral system of forming church musicians works.
Catholic Bulletin Art • Installment #71
If you’re confused about what’s happening, search google for “Dormition of Mary.”
Hymn for St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher
Fascinating verses by Msgr. Ronald Knox
World Youth Day Krakow: Music Recordings
Seventeen (17) Tracks Now Available on iTunes
Musical Resources • 14th Sunday after Pentecost
“May Thy Sacraments, O Lord, ever purify and fortify us…”
Major Media Outlet Re: “Ad Orientem”
Corpus Christi Watershed is mentioned and cited!
The Difficulty of Cultivating a Prayerful Focus for Musicians
Quiet prayer for church musicians is very difficult to come by. Here are nine things one may find helpful.
Hymn Tunes • What’s Up With Naming Them?
Until recently, most Catholic hymnals didn’t have a metrical index!
Worst Typo Of All Time?
This one got by the editor’s eye!
Too Many Sopranos? Try This Canon!
A compositional miracle by Rev’d Tomás Luis de Victoria (d. 1611).
Being Careful With Hymns
Each individual “ear” must decide what is acceptable.
A Different Kind of World Youth Day
Sacred Music Helped to Transform Tauron Arena Kraków into a House of Prayer