Reclaiming Gregorian Chant for children at the New England “Pueri Cantores” choral festival & Mass.
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Re: Cardinal Roche Interview (6 March 2025)
For a number of reasons, this statement sounds fishy.
“My Song Is Love Unknown” • Jeff Attempts to Sing All Parts … Including the Female Voices!
Few Catholics seem to realize it was Pope Pius XII who suppressed Tenebrae, a ceremony deeply loved by the faithful for centuries.
Watch David Poon Defeat Jeff in His Own “Hymn Challenge” — Re: The English Method
Bonus! Six (6) of my favorite Lenten hymns.
Solmization from the Inside, Part 3
Making the case for the (very) old method of solfège, or, what is so sharp about sharp notes?
From Inspiration to Implementation • “Lenten Choral Extensions” (And a Free Gift!)
I decided to try something different for Lent…
Re: “Abuse of Catholic Church Musicians”
Listening to yourself singing isn’t fun—but it’s crucial if you wish to improve.
Did These Public Statements by Father Gelineau Cross the Threshold From Folly to Sin?
Archbishop Sheen said famously: “Freedom is a word much abused.”
Famous Italian Actor Regrets Aborting Son
“It was the mistake of my life. When I was very young, I had the chance to become a father, but I had my son aborted. Now, I’ve become very strongly against abortion.” —Andrea Roncato
A Statement That Still Fills Me With Rage
A choir isn’t some sort of fancy “add-on.”
“Ash Wednesday” • Banned after 93,000 Views!
It would be difficult to imagine “sacred music” more disturbing than this.
“Attendance Policy” • For Volunteer Catholic Choirs
There’s no application fee this year—so you have nothing to lose!
PDF Download • “Music List” for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
“One may well wonder what the origin is of this new way of thinking and this sudden dislike for the past.” —Pope Saint Paul VI
PDF Download • “Communion Antiphons” (Complete) for Ordinary Time — 238 pages!
Free Communion Antiphons for Ordinary Time: composed & harmonized by Richard J. Clark.
“Theology of Worship” • Msgr. Robert Skeris (1998)
Mother Angelica asks Monsignor Skeris why liturgical music must be sacred.
“Reform of the Reform” • Is It Dead or Alive?
In spite of what some claim, the “Reform of the Reform” isn’t dead.
PDF Download • Common Texts for the Gospel Acclamation (“Alleluia”)
For many years, this situation embarrassed me.
“The Sad State of Liturgical Music in the Catholic Church” • Thomas G. McFaul (2002)
“Nothing in pop music ever sounded quite as loathsome as what is played and sung in the church today.” —Thomas G. McFaul
“Register Today!” • Sacred Music Symposium 2025
A generous benefactor has agreed to cover 50% of the tuition for those who register before 25 March 2025.
The New Lectionary & “Voice of God” Hymns
The sale of indulgenced prayers is immoral. Someday they’ll have to make restitution for this.
Monsignor Ronald Knox—His Actual Voice!—Speaks of Saint John Henry Newman (1948)
It is beyond fascinating to hear his actual voice.
“Win or Lose, a Fight Worth Fighting!” • (Email Received from a Priest)
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Jeffrey Tucker, who prevented a non-Christian company from securing a monopoly on the (mandatory) English psalm translation!
PDF Download • “Communion Refrain” (Polyphony) for Three Voices — with Psalm 117
This injunction from Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is crucial for artists.
PDF Download • “Psalm Comparison Chart”
This PDF chart will be of interest to Catholic musicians!
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
I would argue we must renew our good resolution and stand firm.
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A Spanish Hymn for Lent
This particular hymn is being considered for inclusion in the “Cantoral del Padre Antonio Daniel.”
“Music List” • 1st Sunday of Lent
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
“Kyrie Setting” we’re doing for Lent
Kyrie VIII with polyphony.
“You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord…”
I’m not sure I know another feast like the 1st Sunday of Lent.
“Entrance Chant” • 1st Sunday of Lent
This English adaptation uses mode 8, as does the authentic Gregorian Chant version.
“Music List” • 8th Sunday (Ord. Time)
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.