“What Are the Urbanite Hymns?” (4-Page PDF)
“No one who knows anything about the subject now doubts that that revision of Urban VIII was a ghastly mistake, for which there is not one single word of any kind to be said.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
Articles
Reader Feedback • Re: “Simplified” Organ Music
I’ve lived through various pendulum swings: the “Glory and Praise” phase; the “hymn sandwich” phase; and the “baroque tracker organ” phase.
My Recent Conversation • “Chant Rhythm”
This past week, I appeared on the Nikhil Hogan show to talk about Gregorian rhythm and the Vatican edition.
“How To Prepare A Talk” • Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
A television broadcast from the 1960s.
“Remembering William Mahrt” • My interview with Dr. Horst Buchholz (21 January 2025)
Includes Dr. Buchholz’s obituary for William Mahrt: “A Gentleman, a Scholar, and a Friend”
PDF Download • “Pipe Organ Recessional” (Manuals Only) — George Frederick Handel
I have a confession to make…
PDF Download • Singers’ Wedding Booklet (28 Pages)
I don’t pretend to have an answer to this question.
A Full Choir in FSSP-Caen
A choir member visits the FSSP in Normandy, France and is overjoyed to hear the full choir raining down chant and polyphony throughout the Church building. She recommends Sunday Mass if you’re on pilgrimage.
PDF Download • “Small Choirs, Unite!” (2nd Part)
This is definitely a piece worth bringing out for choirs of all sizes!
PDF Download • “Rare Hymnal” (1966) by Monsignor Hayburn and Others — 632 Pages!
In 1979, Monsignor Robert F. Hayburn published an important book called: “Papal Legislation on Sacred Music.”
Was “Ordinary Time” Found in the 1962 Missal?
The answer might surprise you!
“What A Choral Conductor Must Know” • Interview with Dr. John Paul Johnson
Dr. John Paul Johnson—a frequent guest conductor at Carnegie Hall—served as a conductor-in-residence at the Trinity College of Music (London).
PDF Download • “Small Choirs Unite!”
We have a wide range of expertise: from experienced choristers (some with music degrees) to a gentleman who’d never sung in a choir in his life before joining.
When Does “Christmas” End?
“I believe (though I could be wrong) the USCCB website is correct and Jeff is wrong.” —Father J. Haley
PDF Download • “Baptism of the Lord” (Hymn)
From what I have seen, musicians tend to be the best liturgists…