Rev. Frederick Whitfield
In the following account on Rev. Frederick Whitfield https://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/biographies/whitfield.htmlI looked some of these terms up on Wiki but I am not familiar with the Anglican...
View ArticleAntiphons of the 13th century
Does anyone know the history and meaning of the Antiphons (Gregorian chant) of the 13th century?I am especially interested in the Franciscan Antiphons, i.e. "Salve Sancte Pater"; "O Sanctissima anima";...
View ArticleWhat do you find essential in the St. Gregory Hymnal & Choirbook?
A link to the 1920 version is here, if you need it.
View ArticleLourdes Pilgrim Tune
I was doing some research on this melody and came across a curious attribution I found in a French hymnal - CANTIQUES CHOISIS, 1951. It indicates the composer as Abbot F.-X. Moreau. Another source...
View ArticleMusic score of Hymn to St. Michael ( Holy Michael great Archangel)?
Our schola will be singing for Missa Cantata on the Feast of St. Michael, 9/29. We would like to sing the following hymn with the congregation after the Mass with all the beautiful Gregorian Propers....
View ArticleFrench hymn writer
I was wondering if anyone on the forum has any information on a French hymn writer E. BLINEAU ? He is credited with a number of hymns in the following collection of French Hymns....
View ArticleSource for tune SAWSTON
I've been researching the melody for the hymn Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All found in Faber's Oratory Hymns, 1854 and later Oratory Hymns and Tunes 1860. The text of the hymn was written by Faber...
View ArticleAdvent Hymn Text - Fr. Christopher Phillips - O Precious Lord, Once Born For...
I have fond memories of singing this tender Advent Eucharistic text at daily Mass in school. Perhaps others would find it useful.O precious Lord, once born for usin stable small and poor;be born again...
View ArticleWanted - St. Francis Hymnal (1925), Graymoor, Atonement Sisters
Does anyone have a copy or scan? Hymnary has the table of contents but not the text or music. I believe this is out of copyright in the USA or will be next year.
View ArticleFinale: un-anchoring the bottom system
When I set hymns in Finale, I'd like the systems to be distributed evenly vertically down each page. However, the last system on each page seems to anchor itself to the bottom.This remains a problem...
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Annual reminder that I wrote a pretty good Advent hymn
From ancient roots, a shoot shall rise,Full-blooming Wisdom of our God;With perfect judgement in His eyes,and perfect justice from His rod.Abundant peace, like streams, shall flow,Til stars and moon...
View Articlestrong hymn texts for Saint Joseph the Worker?
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I seem to remember one by James Quinn, S.J., but I cannot put my hands on it.Gratefully,Paul
View Article66 66 D hymntune
I am looking for a tune suitable for a 66 66 D trochaic text, in particular, "O what light and glory," a translation of O quam glorifica by T.I. Ball.Most 66 66 D (or 12 12 12 12) tunes are iambic.A...
View Articlethe text "Jesu dulcis memoria"
I'm trying to track down the name of the hymn from which the text "Jesu dulcis memoria" was extracted. It shows up as a five-stanza hymn on the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (pp. 542-3 in the 1953...
View Article"St Petersburg" hymn melody
I've got a hymn text which is recommended to be sung to the melody "St Petersburg" (Dimitri Bortnianski). I can't find this in any hymnal I have at hand, but an internet search provides me with two...
View ArticleLourdes Hymn (thirteen verses thereof)
Everyone knows the hymn Immaculate Mary, and probably most people know that it is sung with either of two competing refrains:1. (the English version)AHHH-ve AHHH-ve Ave MaRIIIIIIaAHHH-ve Ave...
View ArticleAve Maria by Rosewig
I thought I would share this with you video with you. Years ago when I sang in St. Mary's Choir, I sang a hymn Ave Maria composed by Albert Rosewig, sometimes before Mass or during communion. The first...
View ArticleEntrance Antiphon Hymns Project (mostly) completed
Announcing the completion of my Entrance Antiphon Hymns Project. At a glance, here are some features:1. A hymn for literally every day of the year (saints, memorials, commons, seasonal weekdays, etc)2....
View ArticleAmazon list Best Sellers in Music Hymns in the UK
A Catholic Book of Hymns is 16th in Kindle and 19th in Hardbound.Order your hardbound through CMAA.This hymnal does not replace your current hymnal or music sheet. It supplements them with 295...
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