“Choral music is not one of life’s frills.”
Would that our church and school budgets reflect this profound importance, our praise of God would be greater, our churches fuller, and our relationship with the Lord and each other deeper.
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Polyphonic “Alleluia” for 3 voices • Morales (†1553)
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
Amazing Opportunity for Los Angeles Catholics
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 5 of 7
Musicians are naturally attracted to beautiful things; and a beautiful chant book encourages singers to make use of the book.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 6 of 7
If I were to use English settings of the Propers of the Mass, this would be my go-to book!
Pope Visits Prison: “You could not come to me, so I have come to you.”
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
PDF • Organ Accompaniment to the “Vidi Aquam”
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for “Vita Sanctorum”
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.
The One Thing That Unites Church Musicians
“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 4 of 7
The Next Big Thing Is Here
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 3 of 7
We have the treasury of sacred music to steer us. We have computers to help adapt scores to suit our choirs. And now we have an excellent resource which provides ready made adaptations of the Propers.
Resources • 2nd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)
Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”
Simple Yet Beautiful Easter Piece You Might Want To Sing This Sunday
The verses come from an Easter poem found in numerous ancient manuscripts.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 2 of 7
That this resource—and a flood of new ones—are becoming available, points to a new awakening in the Church.