Hymn Tune: St. Thomas - descants and harmonization
As mentioned in another thread, I had composed a descant for the traditional (Novello) harmonization of the hymn tune St. Thomas and also composed an alternate harmonization which has two descants. In...
View ArticleMetrical Lament of the Virgin
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and the sequence had me wondering if there is, in English, a metrical "planctus" or lament of the Virgin at the crucifixion of Christ? Something that could be used at...
View ArticleHymn Introits for Commons
Is there any resource for hymn introits for various Commons of Saints? Even 1 or 2 in each category......
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 ArticleStella orientis
I am looking for Healey Willan's arrangement of the hymn "Brightest and Best". If anyone knows where I can find it online I would be most appreciative. I know it has been published as "Five Hymn Tunes"...
View ArticleHymn for the Jubilee of Mercy
In case anybody is interested, the Vatican released the official hymn for the Jubilee of Mercy yesterday.The Latin/Italian recording is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N0Dto5s9fgThe...
View ArticleNew Hymnal
Hymn Compositions for Consideration in New HymnalThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) upon the recommendation of the Episcopal Commission for Liturgy and the Sacraments (ECLS) has...
View ArticleLet All Mortal Flesh
I'm wondering if anyone has or has seen an organ arrangement of Picardy (Let All Mortal Flesh) that is a bit more on the Medieval spectrum in style.I'm programming this Hymn for Christmas and last time...
View ArticleMagnis prophetae vocibus - Late Advent Morning Prayer Hymn
Can anyone tell me anything about the Advent Morning Prayer hymn Magnis prophetae vocibus? GregoBase lists the mode as D, but it could be a transposed mode VIII whose tonic is also the tenor. What...
View ArticleJan. 1, Veni Creator Spiritus!
It seems fitting to invoke the Holy Spirit at the start of a new calendar year. This is the first time I've heard that there is a plenary indulgence attached to the recitation of the hymn "Veni Creator...
View Article"At the Dawning of Creation" set to CORDE NATUS
Kathy Pluth has graciously agreed to the setting of her eloquent pro-life hymn text At the Dawning of Creation to my harmonized hymn tune CORDE NATUS (87. 87. D). This hymn tune of mine was originally...
View ArticleOffertory Hymns Suggestions
Hi, Our parish has a new pastor, he has begun to use incense during the offertory wish is extending that portion of mass, I suggested to our Music Director/Choir Director "MD" that might offer some...
View ArticleSt. Michael Hymnal
For some time, I have been struggling with the "source" hymnal for my work at St. Luke. Since I am both in the school and the parish, I wanted a source that I could use everywhere. The parish had the...
View ArticleInteresting post from an Anglican Group - Part 1
I've always been impressed with Karl's comments - “Introducing” new hymns has a second and equally-important process: “solidifying” new hymns until they become “familiar hymns.” This process might well...
View ArticleA bit of research, please. (communion hymn survey)
What 5 English language communion hymns should every child know by heart when they leave Catholic school in order of importance?Thank you for your list.
View ArticleUsing Metrical Indexes when Tune has a Copyrighted Text
Hello, all,I have a question. I found a lovely tune for a bride who is to be wed in March, "Love has Brought us Here Together." The problem is, the same tune (Hyfrydol) is also used for "Alleluia, Sing...
View ArticleAlleluia, Song of Gladness [BEAUDRY 87. 87. 87] (Charles H. Giffen)
Here is John Mason Neale's translation "Alleluia, Song of Gladness" of Alleluia, dulce carmen, set to my hymn tune BEAUDRY. It is especially appropriate for the last Sunday before Lent.There are three...
View ArticlePiece for Lent-Transpose Latvian words to English
I am in search of a favor.With Lent beginning on Wednesday, I would like my schola to learn the hymn "God of Mercy and Compassion." However, the attached file is in Latvian, rather than English. I...
View ArticleLent or Septuagesima Hymn - God of Mercy and Compassion
Here is a printout I have just made.Does the harmonization suit?
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
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