PDF Download • Draft Copy — “2023 Symposium Booklet” (320 Pages)
I will never forget standing in that green room, waiting to go on stage.
Articles
“I Came From Somewhere” • (So Did You!)
Including a haunting hymn by Flor Peeters for Eastertide.
“Quasi Modo” • Introit for this coming Sunday.
I’m desperately in need of this book!
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “The Hidden Dactyl”
“Perhaps surprisingly, not one word of three syllables in the ancient Easter sequence ‘Laudes Salvatori voce’ is sung to the rhythm of a dactyl.” —Alasdair Codona
“Regína Caéli Laetáre” • 18 organ accompaniments
Plainsong sung poorly—in a sluggish, lifeless manner—can leave a bad taste in people’s mouths.
The Illumination of the Church at the Easter Vigil
“Is the symbolism of the Easter Vigil better served by brilliant light or the faint glow of candles in the darkness?” —Patrick Williams
“Truly Bizarre!” • Easter Vigil on Easter Sunday?
Rather than allow the traditional times, the Vatican gave permission to allow the Easter Vigil to be celebrated on the morning of Easter Sunday!
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Non Praevaleat”
“We got to this point because we questioned unfounded claims.” —Patrick Williams
Good Friday Hymn • From “Lyra Catholica”
Could 1% of Catholics? Or even fewer than that?
Passiontide Carols?
… as Christians in the midst of the world, we have a solemn obligation to restore due reverence to these sacred times.
Help! • Seeking “Machine Gun” Singing Technique
It was without question the wildest thing I ever heard.
Three (3) Cheerful Items • “Sacred Music Revolution”
Dallas, Singapore, Los Angeles…there’s so much good in the world!
Who Should Sing the Passion? What about Tracts?
“I am of the opinion that women are not to participate in the singing of the crowd parts and that the manner of alternation in the tract is merely a matter of custom, preference, or practicality.” —Patrick Williams
“Seventy-Three (73) Changes” • Which Pope Pius XII Made to Holy Week
If we feel compelled to condemn these changes, let’s at least spend time learning what they are!
Three (3) Tricks Every Choir Director Should Learn
Conscientious choirmasters know it’s crucial to get “as much bang for your buck” as possible.