Rorate caeli, video and text in Latin/English

http://www.chantcd.com/lyrics/rorate_caeli_desuper.htm

http://www.chantcd.com/lyrics/dew_from_heavens.htm

recording of Gaudete Sunday introit

http://www.musicasacra.com/media/mp3/a_3_IN_gaudete_in.mp3

Chant notation for Gaudete Sunday Introit

http://www.renegoupil.org/chants/152/files/150/

Proclamation of the birth of Jesus Christ

new school
http://usccb.org/liturgy/christmasproclamation.pdf

old school
http://www.archstl.org/worship/images/stories/sacred_music/christmas/xmas_vig_proc.pdf

english introit booklet for Christ the King

http://saintmeinradmusic.org/downloads/ChristtheKing_Booklet.pdf

Excellent Collection of English Hymns, Ready to Print

http://www.musicasacra.com/english-hymns/

Unbelievable!! Musical Scores and Recordings of the Propers for Sundays for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite

http://isaacjogues.org/chants/

parish book of chant in pdf

http://musicasacra.com/pdf/pbc-web.pdf

Latin communion antiphon with English verses

The proper for 28th is "Aufer a me" page 24

http://musicasacra.com/books/communio_english.pdf

simple gradual in English

http://www.musicasacra.com/pdf/simplegradual_weber_iv.pdf

Exceedingly useful info for liturgy prep

http://www.canticanova.com/planning/year-a/pln28a_l.htm

audio of the Communion Antiphon for 28th Sun OT in the Novus Ordo

nice audio presentation

the Communion antiphon for 28th sun OT in the Novus Ordo

http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2006/10/aufer-me-latin-and-neumes-for.html

http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2009/10/aufer-me-meditation-in-music.html

sample of propers in english for 28th sunday

http://saintmeinradmusic.org/downloads/28OT_Booklet.pdf

Gregorian Missal Pdf

http://www.musicasacra.com/books/gregorianmissal-eng.pdf

Chant propers for Ordinary Form Christ the King

http://league.freeshell.org/pdf/ChristTheKingMassPropers.pdf

http://musicasacra.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=2035

there's no absolute non nobis ban

I don't recall banning non nobis absolutely, unless its this version
http://

simple choral gradual for the Ordinary Form

http://musicasacra.com/books/simplechoralgradual.pdf

american gradual for the Ordinary Form

http://musicasacra.com/books/americangradual1.pdf

Sung Propers for Mass in the Extraordinary Form

Here is a page which appears to link to recordings of the various propers for many (not all) of the feasts and Sundays of the liturgical year.

A timely article - Ratzinger on Music and the Liturgy

An very interesting article on popular music and the liturgy, and how the Council of Trent dealt with similar issues, allthough I daresay that the music of today's common liturgies is perhaps more problematic than what the Council of Trent dealt with.

The larger excerpt by Cardinal Ratzinger on Music and the Liturgy is worth reading. His explanation of popular music and rock music:

On the one hand, there is pop music, which is certainly no longer supported by the people in the ancient sense (populus). It is aimed at the phenomenon of the masses, is industrially produced, and ultimately has to be described as a cult of the banal. "Rock", on the other hand, is the expression of elemental passions, and at rock festivals it assumes a cultic character, a form of
worship, in fact, in opposition to Christian worship. People are, so to speak, released from themselves by the experience of being part of a crowd and by the emotional shock of rhythm, noise, and special lighting effects. However, in the ecstasy of having all their defenses torn down, the participants sink, as it were, beneath the elemental force of the universe. The music of the Holy Spirit's sober inebriation seems to have little chance when self has become a prison, the mind is a shackle, and breaking out from both appears as a true promise of redemption that can be tasted at least for a few moments. (The Spirit of the Liturgy, pp 147-8).

Solemn Vespers as it should be celebrated

Time for giving God the credit and Glory. The Holy Spirit did some pretty awesome work through us!!!
Any one for monthly Solemn Vespers?
It would entail learning a hymn, which in many cases will be familiar,
and psalm tones. Because of the 4 week cycle, it would almost always be the same ones each month.
I think we could easily do it.

to see the ordination on line

http://catholic-tv.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-mexico-bishop-installation-mass.html

video feature about Bishop elect Wall

Schola Practice Schedule

1) TOMORROW NIGHT !!!!
Tuesday: March 31, Cathedral, 8:00
2) Thursday, April 2, Cathedral ,8:00
3) Sunday, April 5, McCarthy home, 3:30
4) Tuesday, April 7, Boucher home, 8:00
5) EASTER SUNDAY - we sing at the 11:30 Mass***
6) Tuesday, April 14 Cathedral, 8:00
7) Thursday, April 16 Cathedral, 8:00
8) Tuesday, April 19 McCarthy home, 3:30
note
to Irish step dancing parents, this is also
Cultural Awareness Day where the girls
dance at CAthedral @ 12;15. If we do not
feel the need to have a choir practice this
day , we will cancel it because of this.
9) Tuesday, April 21, Boucher home, 8:00
The next day is the Vespers...
Please keep in touch through phone or computer, I will call /email asap when there is a change.
God bless you all.
Cathy
PS **** Music selection for Easter:
Entrance: The Strife is Over
Offetory: O Sanctissima
Holy Communion: Panis Angelicus
Recessional: Alle Psalite Cum Luya

Thank you bishop Olmsted

http://www.lifesitenews.com/

chant article

Tantum Ergo Alto practice part

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I have a dream

Palestrina Kyrie

We have a long way to go to help our brothers and sisters experience all the treasures of the Church. This is what the popes have singled out, after chant, to be what sacred music should aspire to.

sing like a Catholic

http://www.scribd.com/doc/12699133/Sing-Like-a-Catholic

great resources

Mass propers

The Transfiguration and Eucharistic Adoration 2nd Sunday of Lent year B Homily

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Pro sit, pro omnibus et singulis

Jeremy stumped me by asking me a simple question, "what does it mean?"
So I'm posting this nice explanation that I found.

http://pro-omnibus-et-singulis.blogspot.com/2006/07/pro-sit.html

Benediction

For the fellows who are training for serving Benediction on Thursdays,
This is in the usus antiquior, which is indistinguishable from the new rite. (OK, maybe the kissing of the priests hand and the Biretta... but otherwise the same).
http://www.sanctamissa.org/en/tutorial/benediction/video/benediction.html

The hymn for evening prayer of Wed. Week II

http://musicanet.org/robokopp/english/oworship.htm

it's the Croft melody (melody II) in the Liturgy of the Hours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JAJ8JLZkE

Gregorian Chant Recordings

Here is a webpage that has links to a lot of Gregorian Chant recordings including some of the Magnificat. I am not sure if it has a link to the Magnificat that we are learning. There are some useful recordings of some sequences, if we ever want to sing a sequence at Mass.

tones for the psalms at vespers

http://www.usml.edu/liturgicalinstitute/projects/psalter/psalter%20audio%20files.htm

our antiphons and psalms are week II so look for the chart that has Weeks II and IV

look for Antiphon I and click on VIIa in the voice column
Antiphon II click on IID in the voice column
Antiphon III click on Vc in the voice column

Sung Solemn Vespers with Exposition presided over by the Bishop

This is the type of ceremony we are planning but with simpler tones.

http://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/section.asp?secID=189&mainID=97

Vespers links

http://www.shrinesf.org/vespers.htm
http://www.usml.edu/liturgicalinstitute/projects/psalter/psalter%20home%202007.htm

FOCA Novena

I realize this is off the choir topic but Josh asked. This is the email we received on a novena re FOCA (the Novena has already begun, but I am sure you can start it anytime):

"If you are apposed to abortion then there is bad news on the horizon. For those of you who do not know, the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) is set to be signed if congress passes it on January 21-22 of 2009. The FOCA is the next sick chapter in the book of abortion. If made a law then all limitations on abortion will be lifted which will result in the following: 1) All hospitals, including Catholic hospitals will be required to perform abortions upon request. If this happens Bishops vow to close down all Catholic hospitals, more than 30% of all hospitals in the United States. 2) Partial birth abortions would be legal and have no limitations. 3) All U.S. tax payers would be funding abortions. 4) Parental notification will no longer be required. 5) The number of abortions will increase by a minimum of 100,000 annually. Perhaps most importantly the government will now have control in the issue of abortion. This could result in a future amendment that would force women by law to have abortions in certain situations (rape, down syndrome babies, etc) and could even regulate how many children women are allowed to have. Needless to say this information is disturbing, but sadly true. As Catholics, as Christians, as anyone who is against the needless killing of innocent children, we must stand as one. We must stop this horrific act before it becomes a law. The Plan : To say a novena ( 9 days of prayer ) along with fasting starting on January 11th. For Catholics, the prayer of choice will be the rosary with intentions to stop the FOCA. For non Catholics I encourage you to pray your strongest prayers with the same intentions, also for nine consecutive days. The hope is that this will branch and blossom as to become a global effort with maximum impact. We have very little time so we all must act fast. Just do three things: . . . . 3) Start the novena on January 11th and pray for nine consecutive days. (please also fast for at least two days during the novena) Remember that with God all things are possible and the power of prayer is undeniable. If you are against the senseless killing of defenseless children then the time is now to do something about it! May God bless you all!!"

Possibility of changing choir practice to mon or tues?

Russ that post is professional. Looking at it, anyone would think you are a vet.

I'm starting classes toward my master's degree tomorrow night. 5pm-9pm every Wednesday until April, so I won't be able to practice anymore unless we can change it. Would monday or tuesday night work at all? Is this possible?

THANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN,
Josh

PS Russ does the novena start today or tomorrow or what? Rosary novena?

novena

Since Fr. Matt invited I will post this since I basically do not know how this works...but I am a quick learner or think I am just as everyone else thinks they are. Who wants to admit they are slow? Can we do like everything here? I believe it is important, because LATINA is here to stay and grow strong. Rusty

ps : pray for the scuttle of the "Freedom to Kill" Act as a priest on EWTN called it.

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