St. Cecilia Schola Cantorum: 07/01/2004 - 08/01/2004 St. Cecilia Schola Cantorum
Sunday, July 25, 2004

The biggest stumbling block for many who want to learn Gregorian chant is not the rhythm but the notes themselves. What are these modes and what do they mean? How is the average reader to tell when and where and why the whole and half steps appear? This is where Sister Marietta's book Singing the Liturgy (1956) is a great help. Here is the chapter on modality.


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Friday, July 16, 2004

Here is a quick reference to help us with the mechanics of the chant.

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Thursday, July 15, 2004

Music for July 18
16th Sunday in Ordinary time


Byrd Sanctus (Prelude)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Kyrie - Orbis Factor
English Gloria
O Bone Jesu; Ubi Caritas
Optimam Partem w/Gloria Patri (Communion Antiphon)
See Us Lord; Ave Maria (Monteverdi)
Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven




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Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Here is a report from our trip to Mobile

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Monday, July 12, 2004

Back from singing at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile, Alabama. We sang at the main Sunday Mass, received the Archbishop's blessing, and met the priests and staff at the Cathedral. It was an occasion of grace for all of us.

Click on the image to see a larger version (special thanks Tom Hodges for the photos!)



Here are some more pictures:
  • The ceiling above the altar
  • The loft
  • The organ pipes (we sang a cappella)
  • St. Cecilia window
  • St. Cecilia window (another view)
  • Marian Stained Glass
  • The schola at dinner
  • The schola on main steps (see Mary's folder in front? That is the size of our repertoire!)


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    • Friday, July 09, 2004

    The St. C. Schola is headed to Mobile to sing at the Church of the Little Flower, Vigil Mass, 4:30pm, July 10, followed by liturgy the next day at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, July 11, 10:30am. The Mass setting is from the Mass for 3 Voices by William Byrd, and we'll be singing plenty of chant and polyphony as well, all a cappella. A full report to follow upon our return.

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