Transposed Mode • This Sunday’s Communion
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
Articles
A Striking Approach To Performing Gregorian Chant
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
A Missal for the Ordinariate
Concrete gestures that enter hearts and stir consciences are essential, inspiring in everyone that inner conversion that is the prerequisite for all ecumenical progress. — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Agnus Dei” For Three Voices • Guillaume Dufay
…including a digression on why choirs hate Solfège.
Musical Resources • 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
How many tunes should we use?
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
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.
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.
“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.”
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.