“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 →
“What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too…” Pope Benedict XVI (7 July 2007)
“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 →
Destroying the season of Epiphany was in direct disobedience to Vatican II. Read more →