Does this sound like a “hymn” to you? Or does it sound like a “chant” composition? Read more →
“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too…” Pope Benedict XVI (7 July 2007)
Does this sound like a “hymn” to you? Or does it sound like a “chant” composition? Read more →
“Vespers was crafted and conducted masterfully. We chanted each of the psalms in monastic style, alternating the verses between the two sides of the choir. ” Read more →
In this article, I examine the elusive provenance of what some have called “the most popular piece of plainsong.” Read more →
“A year ago I knew very little about sacred music, but what a marvelous journey it's been!” — Harrison Hoge Read more →
This SATB setting by Father Lhoumeau—although contemporary—certainly adheres to the “rule” of Pope Saint John Paul II. Read more →
“The Sacred Music Symposium was one of the most enjoyable, intense, and spiritually fulfilling experiences of my life.” — Isabella Marie Read more →
The answer surprised me! Read more →
If you know additional church music job openings, please share them! Read more →
I write in response to the 6 July 2022 statement by Pope Francis: “Make your voices heard! If they do not listen to you, shout even louder.” Read more →
These pieces for “SAB” (Soprano, Alto, Bass) were commissioned by our organization for the National Eucharistic Revival. Read more →
This is the “pure” Vatican Edition—technically the only version of the rhythm allowed by Church documents! Read more →
Installment 3 • “How Has Nobody Done This Before?” (series) Read more →
“The symposium was like nothing I have ever experienced.” — South Dakota Participant Read more →
Installment 2 • “How Has Nobody Done This Before?” (series) Read more →
“The symposium exceeded all of my expectations.” — Pediatrician, Choirmaster, and Mother of Six Children Read more →
Ostrowski Vs. Weaver: Solesmes Rhythm, Gregorian Semiology, Dom Mocquereau, Dom Pothier, Mensuralism, and more! Read more →
“These are the musical treasures everyone needs to know about.” — 2022 Participant Read more →
I've been encouraged to launch a new series! Read more →
More than eighty photographs give you a “glimpse” of a week dedicated to restoring authentic Catholic music. Read more →
“Your faculty may never know the depth of how you affected each person there. For my part, I am forever changed…” — Symposium Participant (Texas) Read more →
Enjoy this tiny “reward” for your phenomenal response to our fundraiser. Read more →
In the days before Vatican II, dioceses had their own special feast days. Read more →
As singers performed this Kevin Allen piece, they wept—but crying is bad for singing technique! Read more →
Every choirmaster should place a high priority on recruitment, otherwise in time he commits a form of “choral contraception”… Read more →
Can modern composers write hymns? Are they stirring? Read more →
“The Vatican Edition … contains absolutely all that is needed for the exact rendition of the liturgical chant.” —Sacred Congregation of Rites (1911) Read more →
A french version (1,798 pages) is also available for free PDF download. Read more →
You will notice Father Guerrero takes the chant melody (“Beata Mater”) and creates a perfect canon between Soprano and Alto. Read more →
If there's a more beautiful setting of this text, I don't know what it could be. Read more →
If you spot typos, please let us know! Read more →
Does the music of Franz Liszt belong to Adolf Hitler? Read more →
Sign up today! A few voice parts still have openings. Read more →
The choir director's vocation is chock-full of difficulties. Read more →
Including a remarkable musical setting by Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923). Read more →
Certainly the only “Eucharistic” hymn to Saint Joseph I know! Read more →
For this coming Sunday (Passion Sunday), there’s only one “MMV” singers must observe—and I placed a little arrow above it. Read more →
Fulton J. Sheen reminded us: “Many a pontiff goes through life without making a single infallible decision … not one.” Read more →
We’ve streamlined our application process; register online today! Read more →
The conscientious choirmaster takes people where they are and then—carefully and prudently—leads them to something higher. Read more →
I could not function as a choirmaster without this collection. Read more →
In this meeting—and subsequent statement—Pope Francis made it clear that institutes like the FSSP are not affected by “Traditionis Custodes.” Read more →
What I've labeled “musical diversity” could also be thought of as “balance.” Read more →
This powerful response—by a Catholic priest—is without question one of the most fascinating things I've ever read. Read more →
English has words whose meanings directly contradict each other (such as “cleave” or “sanction”). Read more →
I'm someone who harbors an irrational fear of anything I'm not familiar with. Read more →
Also included are three (3) versions of the Stations of the Cross, by Fulton J. Sheen, Cardinal Ratzinger, and Alphonsus Liguori. Read more →
Sophia Institute Press has made a huge announcement regarding the 3rd edition. Read more →
The music of Mæstro Clark was featured in the “Metro Section,” which has a tremendous circulation. Read more →
For those who have never experienced Vespers, an answer like that comes across as “gobbledygook.” Read more →