Proportionalist Plainchant • (Documented)
This document shows a “mensuralist” approach to Gregorian Chant.
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“Predictable Rhymes?” • A Follow Up
We received considerable correspondence regarding my article: “Two Ways to Defile a Hymn.”
Absolutely ‘Perfect’ Voice-Leading?
This brief passage seems (in my humble opinion) to be a delightful specimen.
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“Progress Report” (With Samples) • Forthcoming Roman Catholic Hymnal In Spanish
It’s coming along nicely!
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PDF Download • “Roman Catholic Music in England from 1850–1962” — Lengthy Dissertation (402 pages)
This includes 1914-1962 (years which were excluded from Muir’s book).
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Calling Dr. Weaver!
A remarkable exposition of the “mora vocis” (published in 1953 in the Netherlands) which doesn’t shy away from a certain item!
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“A Catholic Choir Director’s Decalogue” • Jeff’s Personal Odyssey (10 Points)
Is there anyone on the planet willing to pretend he doesn’t understand the plain meaning of those words?
SLANE • “Simplified” Keyboard Arr.
Do you know ‘SLANE’ the hymn tune?
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Insane Baroque-Era Dissonance!
There is no more dissonant chord than this in the entire Baroque era!
PDF Downloads • “16 Gorgeous SAB Motets”
The following collection offers a variety of Latin and English motets
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PDF Download • “Singers’ Music Booklet” (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Meet Dr. Horst Buchholz and Kevin Allen!
Organist and Choirmaster (Birmingham Oratory)
You simply must play this chord!
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‘Ould’ But Not Good
Not everything found in an old book is necessarily praiseworthy.
PDF Download • Vocal Warm-Up for Choirs — “Harmonized Minor Scale” Exercise
This was used by Father Edgard De Laet as a vocal warm-up for his choirs.
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“Website Subscriptions” • (Update: 30 June 2026)
A small subscription. An enormous library. An eternal tradition.