“Death stops us; it stops our race.” —Saint Newman
“They were parents, brothers, sisters, children, and friends; but the bond of the kindred is broken, and the silver cord of love is loosed…” —John Henry Newman
Articles
“Gregorian Chant Rhythm Wars” • Ostrowski Vs. Williams
My colleague, Patrick Williams has agreed to enter into a “colloquy” with me vis-à-vis Gregorian rhythm.
“To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King” • Melody Comes From Where?
Nobody seems capable of answering this question.
“Dates Revealed” • 2023 Sacred Music Symposium
Mark your calendars for this life-changing conference!
An Upcoming Concert in NYC
Announcing a concert next Saturday in honor of Christ the King.
“Beginning with the End in Mind” • Adoration, Thanksgiving, Atonement, Petition
Saint Thomas More said: “The things, good Lord, that we pray for, give us the grace to labor for.”
“Vespers of the Dead” • Most Elaborate Book of Hours I’ve Ever Seen
Our Lord said that if men withheld their praise of Him, “the very stones would cry out…”
Hidden Gem: Dormi Jesu (Luc Jakobs)
This striking Christmas motet puts Latin text atop jazzy harmonies to lull Our Infant Lord to sleep.
19 October 2022 • Feast of Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions
In Canada, they list Father Brébeuf first—in the United States, Father Jogues.
PDF Download • “Hymn List For Sundays” (until 8 December 2022)
As a child, Rex Harrison contracted measles, which took away the sight from his left eye for the rest of his life.
“Hymn By A Saint” • For All Saints (November 1st)
There’s something truly ‘haunting’ about this melody by Flor Peeters—and once it’s in your head, it’s hard to banish!
USCCB • “Principal Music Books for the Eucharist”
The principal books of music for the Eucharist were recently (re-)confirmed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” • New album from Richard Kelley & Richard J. Clark
Famed Boston trumpeter (Richard Kelley) and Boston Cathedral choirmaster (Richard J. Clark) explore the depths of human frailty, struggle, and dignity …
PDF Download • “Salve Regina” Chant in English (Four Different Versions)
I never knew these existed until earlier today!
PDF Download • 1915 “Gregorian Vesperale” … Printed On Five Lines! (651 Pages)
Father Weinmann placed plainsong on five (5) lines, yet still used Gregorian notation—including chord symbols!