Photograph • Dom André Mocquereau (d. 1930)
Dom Mocquereau, prior to becoming a monk, was a soldier in the Franco-Prussian War.
Articles
“I Found Myself Weeping, Almost In Disbelief…”
“Your faculty may never know the depth of how you affected each person there. For my part, I am forever changed…” — Symposium Participant (Texas)
Our Daily Prayer • Sacred Music Symposium 2022
“My God, my Father, and my All, I am ready and willing to accept from Thy hands this day…”
PDF Download • “Polyphony For Choirs” (262 Pages)
Enjoy this tiny “reward” for your phenomenal response to our fundraiser.
What. Did. My. Eyes. Just. See.
I am bewildered.
“You Are Invited” • Solemn Mass sung by 95 singers!
Don’t miss the first Mass of an FSSP priest on the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
“Stowe Missal Eucharistic Motets” • For 3 Voices
This melody won’t leave your head—it keeps playing “on repeat.”
Composing Your Own Antiphons?
In the days before Vatican II, dioceses had their own special feast days.
New Release! • “Missa de Beata Virgine” (Kevin Allen)
As singers performed this Kevin Allen piece, they wept—but crying is bad for singing technique!
“Chorister Summer Camp” • Eight Ideas
Every choirmaster should place a high priority on recruitment, otherwise in time he commits a form of “choral contraception”…
“An Unknown Parishioner Approached Me…”
Can modern composers write hymns? Are they stirring?
Another Incredible Opportunity in Kansas City!
St. John Paul II Catholic Church joins a growing number of parishes (including the Cathedral) in our archdiocese committed the renewal of both the Sacred Liturgy and Music.
The Official Chant Rhythm • “How Does It Sound?”
“The Vatican Edition … contains absolutely all that is needed for the exact rendition of the liturgical chant.” —Sacred Congregation of Rites (1911)
Kevin Allen • “What is Sacred Music?”
J. F. M. kindly made us aware of the following video clip, which features Kevin Allen.
On Mistakes (Part II of II)
How we all respond to mistakes can have a huge effect on the cohesiveness and sound of our choirs.