Category Archives: Musica Sacra

Musical Allusion

Posted on Sunday, March 13, 2011 by bt

The Liber is full of internal references that join different parts of the liturgical year like secret passages between distant rooms in a mansion. For example, the Gradual of the first Sunday of Lent has the same tune as that of the Mass for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Musica Sacra, Theological Musings | Leave a comment

You’re not kidding!

Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 by bt

The second verse of the offertory chant for yesterday’s Mass concludes with a single word lasting ninety-seven notes. The word? ‘Semper.’

Posted in Language, Musica Sacra | Leave a comment

Cultural Imperialism

Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 by bt

Those most responsible for the wreck of Catholic liturgy in recent years are fond of the notion of delivering local custom from the ravages of the out-of-touch juggernaut of Roman tradition. In the name of which cause they take the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Musica Sacra | Leave a comment

Requiescant in Pace

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by bt

Here’s the Absolution following the Requiem Mass in Kinkora, Ontario, about 20 minutes from Stratford. A tad rusty, but a brilliant first shot at the Requiem in a parish that probably hasn’t seen it in 40 years. And listen to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gustate et Videte, Musica Sacra | Leave a comment