The Christmas Sequence: Laetabundus
“He that is the Word of the Most High God deigns to take a body unto himself; he assumes our flesh.”
Articles
Choirmasters • “How To Avoid Getting Fired”
Anyone who’s ever stood in front of a choir knows the choirmaster’s vocation is not an easy one.
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Patrick’s Third Response to Jeff” (19 Dec 2022)
“The original chant handed down from the Fathers of the Church has strict rhythmic proportions and a steady beat.” —Patrick Williams
J.S. Bach “Alleluia” • Director Posts Live Recording!
Our singers really love this one…
Young Boys Who “Play” Mass
A mother describes her son’s love for the Mass. He memorizes and recruits friends to “play Mass.” We are a people of hope.
PDF Download • “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” for 2 parts
I didn’t have the heart to tell this fellow that the same melody occurs at other times of the liturgical year.
To Us the Path of Knowledge Show
“In much wisdom there is much sorrow; whoever increases knowledge increases grief.” —Ecclesiastes 1:18
Announcement of Easter & the Moveable Feasts • El Anuncio de la Pascua y Fiestas Movibles • 2023
Free scores and practice videos for the Epiphany Proclamation in English and Spanish for the Novus Ordo.
Mary is the Immaculate Conception … does that mean that God loves her more?
The 4th Sunday of Advent is dedicated to Mary.
PDF • “Rorate Mass Musical Booklet” (39 pages)
In my humble opinion, that ‘explanation’ is sheer, unadulterated gobbledygook.
PDF Download • 1938 “White List of Sacred Music” (Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa) — 114 pages!
Their spelling of French names could have used some proofreading!
Who Can Guess This Melody? • (Rorate Mass)
… from the “Roman Gradual” (1912) edited by Max Springer, a famous Gregorianist of the Beuron school.
PDF Download • “Advent Eucharistic Hymn”
I don’t know a more powerful exposition on the Holy Eucharist than this striking hymn by Archbishop Pecham!
Recent Book! • “The Politics of Plainchant”
Fascinating details from never-before-seen letters recently discovered in southern France!
“Introit” (3rd Sunday of Advent) • Sung According the Church’s Official Rhythm
My humble attempt at singing the Introit for the 3rd Sunday of Advent in accordance with the official rhythm.