Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”
If there are only two concepts you are able to instill in a child in the early stages regarding breathing, they would be 1) fill and empty the stomach with air just like a balloon (don’t use the chest) and 2) keep the shoulders down and relaxed.
Some highlights of the papal liturgies on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
A commenter had posted, “Their metrical chant is a revelation!” That piqued my curiosity.
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
“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 …”
Including a brief survey of tunes for Benediction hymns from a few of the hymnbooks on my bookshelf.
…including a digression on why choirs hate Solfège.
World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.
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 passed away at home today aged 95.
Today’s installment is a picture of Saint Alphonsus Ligouri.
Last Sunday we sang a beautiful composition by Richard Rice.
“…it is important to avoid musical forms which, because of their profane use, are not conducive to prayer.”
