“Text-Informed Performance Practice in Chant”
“The older responsorial method is more in accord with a right understanding of this text.” —Patrick Williams
Jesus said to them: “I have come into this world so that a sentence may fall upon it, that those who are blind should see, and those who see should become blind. If you were blind, you would not be guilty. It is because you protest, ‘We can see clearly,’ that you cannot be rid of your guilt.”
“The older responsorial method is more in accord with a right understanding of this text.” —Patrick Williams
“Thanks, Richard, for another accessible and mellifluous motet!” —Chris Mueller
The exciting re-translation project for the Liturgy of the Hours continues! This article will get you up to speed.
Exciting news for the sacred music world—regarding something important starting next week.
Stricken with terror, they fled to the mission, where Brébeuf and Lalemant were just finishing the prayers after Mass…
You’re probably thinking: “Jeff, if you think Father Rossini’s narrow-mindedness was bad, get ready for a rude awakening when you see what we’re up against in 2023.”
“This has nothing to do with tradition; it is shallow anti-intellectualism, lack of critical thinking, and aesthetic preference masquerading as obedience.” —Patrick Williams
The Mass celebrants include Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs!
Years ago, I struggled with being a “people pleaser.” (That means saying whatever will please the person standing in front of you.)
A priest saw her article and provided—for the first time in history—a literal English translation!
Keep a repository of your choir-related thoughts and feelings. You’ll thank yourself someday.
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With a digression on Corrinne May’s upcoming presentation.
“Gentlemen: Nobody is going to follow the archaic and quack ideas on Chant you are trying to propagate.” Mr. John Sandar
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