Pastoral Difficulties with Recently Ordained Priests
A Response to a Post at “Pray Tell”
Articles
Motets and Midi practice tracks
The search for practice tracks for Jesu Rex Admirabilis yielded a treasure trove of choir resources.
World Day for Consecrated Life and Leadership from the Laity
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.
The Greatest Enemy of Sacred Music?
“When Gregorian Chant is being sung, our bodies naturally go into a more peaceful, still, and contemplative mode.” —Andrew Leung
Patience, Patience, Patience
“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
Exclusive Interview With Dr. William Mahrt
Towards the end I ask the CMAA president a loaded question … and he answers!
Palestrina “O Crux Ave” • Practice Videos
I’ve been yearning to sing this piece since 2002.
Truth, Beauty, and Pop Culture, Part 1
In which I take unpopular stances about popular things.
How To Properly Train Young Voices To Sing At Mass
“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
Elvis Presley, Offertory Processions, & “Alius Cantus”
Offertory processions in the 1940s? Really?
Pope Francis & the Devil
Driving Out the Unclean Spirits in Our Midst
Musical Resources • Septuagesima Sunday
«GLORIA in EXCELSIS» is not said from Septuagesima Sunday until Easter, except on Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, & some special feasts.
Lord of the World
A highly recommended book which relies on some background knowledge of sacred music.
Liturgy of the Word and Paraphrasing the Responsorial Psalm
Would a lector paraphrase a reading from Isaiah or Paul? Would a deacon or priest change the words while proclaiming the Gospel of St. Luke?
How Important Is The Poetic Value Of A Hymn?
“If Christians want me to believe in their god, they will have to sing me better hymns.” —Nietzsche