I’m reminded of my years as a high school teacher. There were always 5-6 parents who had too much time on their hands, and they pestered the administration for changes.
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Ordo Cantus Missae — English Translations
Who should start the “Glory to God” at Mass? Who should intone the Gloria? Ordinary Form.
Introducing the Lalemant Propers (391 Pages) — Free Download !
The Lalemant Propers are extremely simple settings (in English) of the Mass Propers which make it possible for any person to sing these sacred prayers . . . even people who have no musical training whatsoever.
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Years ABC)
Including ten (10) alternate versions!
Live Recording • “Entrance Chant” (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B)
In the 1970s, some musicians felt that annihilating the Mass propers would lead to “freedom”—but the opposite was true.
PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” — 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)
I’d love to hear you sing this!
Antiphons Vs. Hymns • A “Both/And” Church
“[T]he primordial question is centered on how the hymn or antiphon will help the assembly enter more deeply into the mystery being celebrated.” — Christopher Ferraro
Huge Discovery! (Not a Joke) • Re: “Gradual Antiphons vs. Missal Antiphons”
Last night I discovered something I never knew—so I immediately telephoned a priest to verify this.
Clarity! • Missal vs. Gradual Text (Ordinary Form)
If this problem is to be solved, we must first understand it.
Reopening our Churches – Encouragement – Resources
As churches are working towards reopening, it is also no small change for many to concede congregational singing and choirs of any size. So many musicians have already sacrificed so much, spiritually, artistically, and economically.
Announcing: Saint Rita Choral Academy!
The parish’s new venture, the St. Rita Choral Academy, is the brainchild of Dr. Alfred Calabrese.
New Resource! • Chant Videos for Treble Voices
A new website seeks to record the full Gregorian propers each week using a treble voice.
Musical and Liturgical Life at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center
Praising our Extraordinary God in the Ordinary Form
Bishop Doerfler’s Stunning Church Music Letter
“All parishes and schools are to have implemented the following directives by December 31, 2020.” —Bishop Doerfler.
“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7
Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?