In Memoriam • Dr. William Mahrt
A brilliant and faithful man who had tasted heaven in the chants of the Church
Church Music Association of America CMAA
Message from the Vice-President!
The Vice-President of the Church Music Association of America, Dr. Horst Buchholz (who also serves as Director of Sacred Music for the Archdiocese of Detroit) sent us an email yesterday regarding the harmonizations (PDF) I composed for the Gregorian Chant psalm tones. Dr. Buchholz says: “Those settings are absolutely exquisite, as I’m used to when […]
Report • “Musical Shape of the Liturgy Conference”
This week I attended part of an excellent academic conference in honor of William Mahrt.
New Lectionary for the USA • Coming in 2028?
“Work hasn’t even begun on the next Lectionary, and there’s nothing definite about 2028 as a date.” — Father Andrew V. Menke, director of the USCCB liturgical committee
PDF Download • “Wedding Booklet” (22 pages)
A word about “Kleptomaniac Choirmasters.”
Virtual Sacred Music Colloquium 2021
Alongside many familiar faces, several new presenters are joining the faculty this year.
Sacred Music Boot Camp 2020
Three days of practical chant instruction and immersion in the treasury of Catholic sacred music
Virtual Sacred Music Colloquium 2020
The CMAA will offer a virtual version of its annual, week-long workshop.
Composition with Pencil & Paper or Computer Software?
A lunch-time conversation at Sacred Music Colloquium 2017 in St. Paul, MN
Colloquium 2016 • Day 4
Reflections on Offering a Colloquium Mass
Colloquium 2016 • Day 3
The Organic Development of the Liturgy and the New Music Breakouts
Colloquium 2016 • Day 2
Explanatory Images from Wilko Brouwers
Colloquium 2016 • Day 1
A concert of early music by the ensemble “Pro-Arte Saint Louis”
Colloquium Friends & Chant Workshops
“Adventus Dona” in the Diocese of San Diego
Photo: Church Music Association of America (1964)
This historic photograph was taken at the organizational meeting for the CMAA the same year “Inter Oecumenici” was issued by the Vatican.