PDF Download • “Entrance Chant in English” for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
This coming Sunday—13 October 2024—is the 28th in Ordinary Time.
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PDF Download • Choral Extension! • (Corresponding to the “Holy, Holy, Holy” of the Missal Chants)
Probably one of the most valuable PDF scores we’ve ever released.
PDF Download • “Vexilla Regis” in 3 or 4 parts, alternating chant & polyphony
A lovely and practical piece with fantastic safety features for any time adoring the Cross of Jesus.
Glancing at Eurydice: Why Read Medieval Theory?
Sometimes the ancients just perfectly capture the essence of some experience that we all share.
English Plainchant Revival • “Is It Real?”
Let Busoni’s statement serve as a reminder to Catholic music directors everywhere.
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant in English” for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
This coming Sunday—6 October 2024—is the 27th in Ordinary Time.
You Forgot About This One!
I’d be interested to see the actual citations for this…
Music List • (26th Sund. Ordinary Time)
Readers have expressed interest in looking over the “music list” I have prepared for this coming Sunday.
PDF Download • “Offertories and Communion Hymns for Unison + Organ” (Carlo Rossini, 1951)
I provide three (3) reasons you’ll want to download this book immediately.
(In Canada) • Today is the “Feast of Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions”
Several stained glass images of Saint Isaac Jogues.
The Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School to sing Mahler 8 with Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School will sing Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andris Nelsons October 4-6 at Boston Symphony Hall.
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” in English (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B)
Sometimes one hears the objection: “But Gregorian Chant was not originally accompanied on the organ…”
Konstantinople Kevin
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Priest Demands Musician’s Resignation • (No Reason Given)
“Our priest was delighted with the program, or so it appeared. During Holy Week he asked me to resign (which I did). He gave no reason and would not even discuss the issue.”
Chants of the Diaconate Ordination
Two absolute favorite chants for Diaconate Ordinations are the Introit, “Dominus secus mare Galilaeae,” and the stunningly tender Communion chant, “Simon Ioannis.”