Teaching Polyphony To Singers Who Can’t Read Music
Your singers can’t read music? No problem!
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
“After six months and 70+ letters, I received a letter from the chairman of Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy.” —Dan Craig
“It’s a beautiful story, but how does it relate to sacred music?” —Dr. Tappan
«GLORIA in EXCELSIS» is not said from Septuagesima Sunday until Easter, except on Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, & some special feasts.
The search for practice tracks for Jesu Rex Admirabilis yielded a treasure trove of choir resources.
Priests and musicians need each other and must mutually support each other. Both are immersed in the work of the liturgy, the most important act of evangelization.
“When Gregorian Chant is being sung, our bodies naturally go into a more peaceful, still, and contemplative mode.” —Andrew Leung
“I have known people who began teaching music in the class room and within a couple of years decided they would rather work for a bank.” —Lucas Tappan
Towards the end I ask the CMAA president a loaded question … and he answers!
“Our pastor called all the students in grades 4-8 together, declaring that he would personally pay for the organ lessons of any student willing to learn…” —Dr. Tappan
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