Propers for 30th Sunday

Here is a practice video of the Introit & Communion for the 30th Sunday.  I recorded this at about 6:00am in the morning before my coffee : )  The staff lines get a little messed up when the file compresses, so sorry about that.

Hope it helps!  See you on Tuesday.

"Become a saint!

It's A Date!

The Christmas Concert is now set for Tuesday, December 31 from 4:00 to 5:30pm, with Mass beginning at 6:00pm.  Yes, that's New Year's Eve Day.  One of my coworkers asked if, since we're Catholic, he could bring a flask.

There are a zillion details to be figured out, but we will work on that.  I would love to figure out a way to record it in a semi-professional manner.  A camcorder with a very good microphone or can accept a good microphone would probably be acceptable, if you have one or know someone who does.

We have to get the program down to 90 minutes - the song list is probably closer to 2 hours as it stands, including the organ interludes & especially if the bell choir plays a few pieces.  We could scrap a couple of the chant Antiphons & maybe a couple of carols, but not too many.

Our practices are going well!  If you still need some inspiration, I found this at the Chant Cafe:

These young ladies are doing almost exactly what we are aiming to do: learn, love, & share the beauty of genuine Catholic sacred song for the good of souls (incl. our own!) & the glory of God.  The future looks lovely!

Practice hard; see you on Tuesday.

"Become a saint!"

Hymns

Hi Folks,

I mentioned in my email that we will focus on the hymns for Mass at next practice.

Regarding the hymns:

1) Women will all sing melody, but if you have a lower voice you can sing down an octave if you like.  That way you can just sing what's in the blue missalette music book.

2) IF, however, you want to sing the alto harmony line, the Adoremus Hymnal MP3 site listed in the sidebar is a good resource for hearing what it should sound like.  Also, everything is probably on YouTube.  But, you will need a copy of the music from the red, hardbound choir hymnal.

3) I plan to sing my tenor part; Ericka may or may not sing b/c she will be playing the electro-organ.

4) There are no harmonies for Where Charity & Love Prevail - it's all unison, like a chant.

See y'all at practice (at 5:30p, unless you need the extra lesson time at 5:00p).

"Become a saint!"

P.S.: Father is trying to shoot down my Jan 1 Christmas Concert date.  He says no one will attend. I think it will be much harder to get anyone's attention after Jan 1 & I am not open at all to singing liturgical Christmas music before Christmas Day.  If you can think of another date, please let me know, b/c I just can't think of one that works.

Mass Schedule - 30th Sunday

Hi Folks, here's the order of music for our first Mass on Oct 26:

Based on our experience so far, I have decided that:

a) Practice will be scheduled every week.  We need more time together.

b) Start time needs to move up.  Regular practice is from 5:30 to 6:45pm.

I will meet with Marty (& with whomever else wants to come early) at 5:00pm, b/c she has to leave for concert band practice at 6:00pm.

c) We will skip Vespers for now.

If you have objections to any of this, please let me know via email or phone.  Thanks.

"Become a saint!"