“A Patriotic Hymnal” • (Not Kidding!)
“Hymns for the Use of the Catholic Church in America” was published in Baltimore more than 200 years ago.
Articles
The Golden Rule and Mocquereau’s Method
Dom Mocquereau’s editions are a compromise between tradition and paleography. This explains his sometimes surprising semiological conclusions.
“Six Suggestions” • Working with Volunteer Choirs
One priest on this committee said something I’ll never forget…
Some Thoughts on Gregorian Modal Ethos
You should memorize this list.
“The Use of Plainsong in Heretical Worship” • (Letter by Dom Gregory Murray)
“Unless Catholic musicians (especially priests) are careful, they may easily encourage non-Catholics in the belief that the differences between Catholics and non-Catholics are of minor importance.” —Dom Murray
CRCCM Repertoire Project Released!
The Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians (CRCCM) has just launched a remarkable free resource offering recommendations of choral music, antiphons, propers, and more for all Sundays of the liturgical calendar, solemnities, and Ritual Masses.
PDF Download • Extremely Rare! • “Liber Cantus Gregoriani” (1950) — 1,864 pages!
Church musicians ought not proceed in a frenzied, panic-stricken manner.
“We’re In Financial Trouble!” • (June 2023)
We must avoid placing our website behind a paywall.
Richard J. Clark’s “Salve Regina”
“Thanks, Richard, for another accessible and mellifluous motet!” —Chris Mueller
Updates on the Liturgy of the Hours
The exciting re-translation project for the Liturgy of the Hours continues! This article will get you up to speed.
A Message For You! • (From Natalia Ferreiro)
Exciting news for the sacred music world—regarding something important starting next week.
“Please Share On Social Media” • Thank you!
For immediate release…
“Reverent Catholic Mass Finder” (Website)
Your Vacation Aid!
Powerful Images • “Father John Brébeuf”
Stricken with terror, they fled to the mission, where Brébeuf and Lalemant were just finishing the prayers after Mass…
“Best & Worst Responses” • This Survey Was Responded To By 300+ Church Musicians
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.”