Category Archives: Tradition

And Now the Work Begins

Friday, May 24, 2013
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For those of us interested in Roman Rite liturgy — and the even smaller sector focused on music — the election of Pope Francis was a rather harrowing experience. Here we were losing our beloved Pope Benedict XVI.

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And Now the Work Begins

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Symbolism of Incense

Friday, May 24, 2013
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Te igitur: Symbolism of Incense Symbolism of Incense Holy Smoke – The Use of Incense in the Catholic Church by Matthew D. HerreraThe word “incense” is derived from the Latin incendere, which means “to burn”.

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Cancel your Subscription Missal and Save your Parish Thousands

Friday, May 24, 2013
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Parishes are sometimes cautious about switching from a disposable subscription missal program to a permanent one because they are confronted with an up-front price that is higher than what has been budgeted for in the current year.

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Sacra Liturgia, one month away

Friday, May 24, 2013
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Catholic liturgical music is serious, solemn, transcendent, but Catholic musicians are never more fun and inspiring than when they are talking about what they love most. This is what happens at sacred music events around the world: the social and intellectual are critically important elements.

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Notes about Polyphony at the Colloquium

Friday, May 24, 2013

Here’s is some — just some — of the polyphony you will sing at the Sacred Music Colloquium.Francisco Guerrero (Sevilla, 1528-1599) enjoyed enormous fame in his time, having taken a prominent post as maestro de capilla (singing master, i.e.

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Interview with Fr. Guy Nicholls

Friday, May 24, 2013
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About the Chant Café Catholic liturgical music is serious, solemn, transcendent, but Catholic musicians are never more fun and inspiring than when they are talking about what they love most. This is what happens at sacred music events around the world: the social and intellectual are critically important elements.

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Colloquium Scholarships apparently still available

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The deadline is June 1.

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Sacrosanctum concilium – what we have done, what we have failed to do

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Sacrosanctum concilium – what we have done, what we have failed to do An address by Mgr Andrew Wadsworth to a study session of priests of Westminster Diocese. May 22, 2013.

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The Renewal of Sacred Music and the Liturgy in the Catholic Church: Movements Old and New – Saint Paul, Minn., October 2013

Thursday, May 23, 2013
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October 13-15, 2013The CMAA is thrilled to announce a conference honoring the legacy of Msgr. Schuler at Saint Agnes Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.www.musicasacra.com/st-agnesThe registration page is now up and running!Registration deadline is September 13.If you’re looking for an immersion experience in beautiful liturgies and sacred music, thought-provoking and inspiring presentations on historical and current issues in sacred music and liturgy, and a chance to meet others working in sacred music and the liturgy from around the country, we hope you’ll come!Our line up of keynote speakers includes well-known figures:- Dom Alcuin Reid – “The New Liturgical Movement after the Pontificate of Benedict XVI”- Dr

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A Transparent Process? Questioning the Survey

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I spent a year or so working for the influential Dr.

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Survey on the New Missal

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A new survey on the new Missal translation is making a splash because it shows overwhelming opposition.

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A Way to Get the Basics of Gregorian Chant

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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About the Chant Café Catholic liturgical music is serious, solemn, transcendent, but Catholic musicians are never more fun and inspiring than when they are talking about what they love most. This is what happens at sacred music events around the world: the social and intellectual are critically important elements

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CMAA and NLM

Monday, May 20, 2013

Shawn has announced already at the New Liturgical Movement blog that the Church Music Association of America will be the new sponsor of the NLM. I’ll be published and editor and Gregory DiPippo will be the managing editor.

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On Changing Hymn Texts

Monday, May 20, 2013

As mentioned in a comment by Drew Royals below, Liturgicam Authenticam legislates a kind of conservatism regarding hymn texts in #108. Sung texts and liturgical hymns have a particular importance and efficacy

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Actual abbey music more popular than Downton Abbey music

Monday, May 20, 2013
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As reported by the Catholic PR Wire: ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard magazine’s Classical Traditional Music Chart.

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Fire from Heaven: Feast of the Pentecost. March 19

Monday, May 20, 2013
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Yesterday, we celebrated the birth of the Church.

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Fire from Heaven: Feast of the Pentecost. March 19

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Diversity in/and Unity: Thursday May 16th

Sunday, May 19, 2013
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I’ve been a little delayed since returning from Chicago, partly by my own desire to rest, partly by an effort to restore my laptop to full form which is an on going effort. I’ve been working on this blog for a longer period of time, because the theme is quite challenging.

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Pure Catholic

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Te igitur: Pure Catholic Pure Catholic This is a compilation of pictures from Tradicamp that takes place every year in Poland.

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The Familar Chaos, But Still Taken By Surprise (rant warning)

Sunday, May 19, 2013
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For some years, our schola at the parish has worked hard to get away from singing hymns in place of propers. This has been a huge relief, and an end to endless headaches over finding the right hymns and additions.Now that we have Mass propers, we have clean editions, we know what to sing, everyone is on the right page, we are singing the right thing, and there is confidence and clarity all around.

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Pentecost Propers, St. Peters Rome

Sunday, May 19, 2013
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About the Chant Café Catholic liturgical music is serious, solemn, transcendent, but Catholic musicians are never more fun and inspiring than when they are talking about what they love most. This is what happens at sacred music events around the world: the social and intellectual are critically important elements

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