Musician-Saints Throughout the Ages
Short biographical sketches of men and women who were church musicians themselves and who can empathize with the joys and struggles of our profession.
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Short biographical sketches of men and women who were church musicians themselves and who can empathize with the joys and struggles of our profession.

We are so pleased to welcome this priest!
St. Mary’s: “Our singers experienced an incredible weekend working with Mr. Kevin Allen, the world-renowned composer.”

Occasionally the Solesmes rhythmic markings are surprising, as in one of tomorrow’s alleluias. Can we make sense of this?

If his choir sounds terrible, why would you trust his advice?

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Around the year 1955, “transcription” became a dirty word.

The choir director’s vocation is chock-full of difficulties.

Corpus Christi Watershed has provided rehearsal videos to assist choir members who do not read music well.

The Vatican’s choir sounds beautiful these days—no longer is it “the scandal of Christendom.”

Is it “traditional” to receive Holy Communion on Good Friday?

I know of no author who has attempted to reconcile, explain, or justify the (obviously contradictory) “schizophrenia flaw.”

I never shared this before because pride and perfectionism held me back.

Including a remarkable musical setting by Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923).

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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