http://ceciliaschola.org The website and blog of the St. Cecilia Schola, Auburn, Alabama Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:05:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is a polyphonic Veni Creator by Palestrina, alternating with chant. We read through it last night, and liked it very much. Added to the sidebar. http://ceciliaschola.org/2008/04/11/palestrinas-veni-creator/ Catholic musicians working within the context of the Novus Ordo have some difficult choices to make. The GIRM allows for either the antiphon (the Gradual) from the Graduale Romanum, the choir book featuring the sung parts of the Mass belonging to the schola, or the post conciliar concoction known ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2008/03/16/did-you-like-the-psalm-at-mass-today/ Here is a nice version of the piece we will sing on Good Friday: http://ceciliaschola.org/2008/02/12/allegris-miserere/ After the great success of our workshop, several people asked if Wilko Brouwers would be available for conducting a workshop in their own parishes or cathedrals. The answer is yes. You can write him to discuss details and possibilities. http://ceciliaschola.org/2008/02/04/wilko-brouwers-as-workshop-leader/ The fifth year of the sacred music workshop of the St. Cecilia Schola, attached to St. Michaels Catholic Church in Auburn, Alabama, was a tremendous success. Seventy singers from all across the region, under the direction of Maestro Wilko Brouwers of the Netherlands, gathered to sing Gregorian chant and ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2008/02/04/the-glorious-success-of-workshop-2008/ Arrangements are complete, supplies are on their way, and excitement is building for the 5th Annual Sacred Music Workshop at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Auburn, AL on February 1 and 2. You will not want to miss this opportunity to study under one of the great Catholic music ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2008/01/14/study-sacred-music-with-a-master/ Please come to our 2008 workshop, February 1-2, 2008. The packet (chant, plus music by Di Lasso, Vitoria, Palestrina, and Tallis) is now available. It is under the direction of one of the finest choral conductors in the world. You can register online. If you have any questions, please write ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/12/26/workshop-2008/ The St. Cecilia Schola invites everyone interested in a bright future for Sacred Music come to sign up at the Sacred Music Forum. Some wonderful discussions are taking place, and the membership is growing. It is an ideal spot to knit together a community of discussion and support. http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/11/29/active-participation-in-the-sacred-music-forum/ Beginning today and continuing for nine days until St. Cecilia Day, consider saying this novena for beauty, holiness, and universality to characterize the music of liturgy. http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/11/14/st-cecilia-novena/ Here are the "top ten unknown truths about sacred music." http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/10/31/what-you-might-not-know/ Big changes are coming in the area of Catholic Music. The Vatican is pushing on all fronts toward the restoration of chant and polyphony, and we've only seen the beginning. Sandro Magister has the details. http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/10/23/vatican-pushes-total-music-reform/ From the neighboring diocese: Dear Family in Christ: On September 14th, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, I will offer Mass in Latin according to the Roman Missal promulgated by Blessed John XXIII in 1962. This special Mass will take place in the Cathedral of St. Paul, ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/09/03/a-message-from-bishop-foley-of-birmingham-alabama/ Fall generates new ideas and new music for us, most every year. Our schola is currently working on In Pace In Idipsum by Tallis (a new edition created by Schola members) The Di Lasso Magnificat in the 8th Mode. Te Deum (chant) Ave Maris Stella chant/poly alternatim by Hassler O Magnum Mysterium (Vitoria) ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/08/24/new-polyphony/ It is a common experience at papal liturgies: everyone in the world joins to sing a chant hymn such as "Regina Caeli" or "Ave Maria" - except Americans, who have sadly neglected the chant tradition for several decades. It was to rectify this problem that Cardinal Arnize came to St. ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/08/20/gregorian-chant-for-everyone/ For scholas, it is a great pleasure when the celebrant sings as much of the Mass as possible. This ennobles the liturgy, inspires congregations to sing, and offers a vote of confidence to the place of music in the liturgy. The Mass can be sung in English or Latin or ... http://ceciliaschola.org/2007/07/29/singing-celebrants/