A “Dirty” Word (For Musicians)
Around the year 1955, “transcription” became a dirty word.
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Choir Directors • “Is It Worth The Struggle?”
The choir director’s vocation is chock-full of difficulties.
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{ Next Year! } • Somber Kyrie Settings For Lent
Corpus Christi Watershed has provided rehearsal videos to assist choir members who do not read music well.
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Kevin Allen’s “Dómine Convértere” Sung At Saint Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City)
The Vatican’s choir sounds beautiful these days—no longer is it “the scandal of Christendom.”
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PDF Download • SATB “Refrain” for Good Friday
Is it “traditional” to receive Holy Communion on Good Friday?
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“Schizophrenia” • Pius XII Annihilated Tenebræ
I know of no author who has attempted to reconcile, explain, or justify the (obviously contradictory) “schizophrenia flaw.”
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PDF Download • “Regina Caeli for 3 Voices”
I never shared this before because pride and perfectionism held me back.
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“Victimæ Paschali Laudes” • Nineteen (19) Organ Accompaniments
Including a remarkable musical setting by Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923).
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It is time. Sacred Song and the Kingdom of God
The small efforts we make become the mustard seed that transforms a life forever. The seed you plant may convert one soul or many.
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“Hymn To Saint Joseph” • (Rec. 4/2/2022)
Certainly the only “Eucharistic” hymn to Saint Joseph I know!
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Gregorian Chant • “Its True & Authentic Rhythm”
For this coming Sunday (Passion Sunday), there’s only one “MMV” singers must observe—and I placed a little arrow above it.
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Cardinal Schönborn Consecrates “IKEA Altar”
When Father Fortescue was diagnosed with cancer, he was seen to kiss devoutly the Altar on which he had so frequently celebrated Mass before going to the hospital to die.
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PDF Download • “Missa Philomena” (Philippe Verdelot) — Part 1 has been added.
We already released Part 2; today we release Part 1.
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“Extraordinary Form” • Is This Name Still Allowed?
Fulton J. Sheen reminded us: “Many a pontiff goes through life without making a single infallible decision … not one.”
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“Ah, Holy Jesus” • Lent + Passiontide Hymn
Mr. Currie complained about hymn lyrics that “unduly emphasize the human nature of the Savior.”
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