How many tunes should we use?
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
Articles
“Agnus Dei” For Three Voices • Guillaume Dufay
…including a digression on why choirs hate Solfège.
Communion Antiphons for Advent • World Library Publications
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
Pontifical Solemn High Mass in Steubenville
Students and Alumni of the Sacred Music Program of Franciscan University of Steubenville sang the Pontifical Solemn High Mass celebrated by Cardinal Burke.
Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015)
Sir David Willcocks passed away at home today aged 95.
“The songs and hymns presently in use need to be reconsidered.”
“…it is important to avoid musical forms which, because of their profane use, are not conducive to prayer.”
Catholic Bulletin Art • Installment #69
Today’s installment is a picture of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri.
“Live” Recording Of Polyphonic Kyrie VIII
Last Sunday we sang a beautiful composition by Richard Rice.
To God Who Giveth Joy To My Youth
“Old age steals on with its rich harvest and its peculiar trials, yet the same lips pronounce the same exultant words…”
10 Ideas for Practicing Choral Music
“Practicing Choral Music: Ten ideas the singer who doesn’t think they can practice on their own” by Doreen Fryling, a lifelong practice avoider.
Getting the most from your choir: Preparation
Only by knowing a piece inside and out can we teach it effectively and efficiently.
Fr. Jonathan Morris, Pit Bull Attack, & More
What you didn’t know about Fr. Jonathan Morris…
Brilliant Idea for A Parish Fundraiser
A Different Type of “Silent” Auction
Coming to Church on Time
Sunday is not exactly a day of rest—I’m sure many people working in Sacred Music would heartily agree!
To What Shall We Aspire?
Set the bar high and hold precious our sacred treasury of music.