Does Gregorian Chant Work In English?
“In a musical phrase, each element is a part of the whole and must take its place in that whole.” —Dom Gajard
Articles
What Modern Man Cannot Ever Accept: SILENCE
“I believe that more and more people will start to come to this, if nothing else because they wish to find a way in their world to carve out quiet time.”
Video • Cardinal Burke on the Traditional Latin Mass
Here is what Cardinal Burke has to say about the Latin Mass.
Musical Resources • St. Joseph the Worker (1 May)
“Grant, O Lord, that what we have received may—by the intercession of blessed Joseph—crown our work and confirm our reward…”
Regina Chesterton Academy
A Classical Education Track for Catholic High School Students
How to train your dragon and the Easter Vigil Alleluia
Hearing a movie theme in the Alleluia verse from the Easter Vigil. Gregorian chant has all the good tunes.
Children’s Choir in a Typical Suburban Parish? Endless Possibilities!
Children who sing today will be the foundation of our Church in the future.
Musical Works of Mercy
How can we help others spiritually through music?
Propers for St. Joseph the Worker
This Sunday falls on May 1st, so the EF feast is “St. Joseph the Workman.”
The Devil Gets in the Details
Just remember to laugh, thank the Good Lord and keep your coffee off of the piano!
Rehearsal videos • “Veni Creator Spiritus” (Fauxbourdon)
Modern ears don’t always enjoy the sound of extremely ancient music—do you?
Musical Resources • Fourth Sunday after Easter (Extraordinary Form)
“…grant Thy peoples that they may love what Thou commandest and desire what Thou dost promise…”
Our Lady’s Royal Ancestry • Gregorian Chant
“Richer than I you can never be—I had a Mother who read to me.”
Instruction on Sacred Music by Bishop John Doerfler
Introducing a Five-Year Plan for the Future of Sacred Music in the Diocese of Marquette
Who Says Young People Can’t Sing Traditional Sacred Music?
2 groups of high schoolers, over 200 young people, proved that they can sing and pray with traditional church music.
