“Six Suggestions” • Working with Volunteer Choirs
One priest on this committee said something I’ll never forget…
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Some Thoughts on Gregorian Modal Ethos
You should memorize this list.
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“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
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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.
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PDF Download • Extremely Rare! • “Liber Cantus Gregoriani” (1950) — 1,864 pages!
Church musicians ought not proceed in a frenzied, panic-stricken manner.
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“We’re In Financial Trouble!” • (June 2023)
We must avoid placing our website behind a paywall.
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Richard J. Clark’s “Salve Regina”
“Thanks, Richard, for another accessible and mellifluous motet!” —Chris Mueller
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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.
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A Message For You! • (From Natalia Ferreiro)
Exciting news for the sacred music world—regarding something important starting next week.
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“Please Share On Social Media” • Thank you!
For immediate release…
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“Reverent Catholic Mass Finder” (Website)
Your Vacation Aid!
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Powerful Images • “Father John Brébeuf”
Stricken with terror, they fled to the mission, where Brébeuf and Lalemant were just finishing the prayers after Mass…
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“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.”
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“Colorado Sacred Music Conference” August 9-10 (2023) • Highlands Ranch, CO
The Mass celebrants include Bishop James Golka of Colorado Springs!
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PDF Download • “Epitome Gradualis Romani” • Professionally Scanned — 1,106 pages!
Years ago, I struggled with being a “people pleaser.” (That means saying whatever will please the person standing in front of you.)
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