This is the permanent link for the Simple English Propers, where the entire book is posted and files are linked by Sunday/Feast and by season. Videos are link here too, though that project has just begun. Thank you to wonderful volunteers who put this page together.
New Edition of Missal Chants (ICEL) with more chants
This file is from Aristotle Esguerra: Solemn Chants from the 3rd Edition of Roman Missal in English.
“We don’t know why what we are doing is ‘banal'”
A praise and worship musician responds to the ChantCafe. There is something to be gained by reading and understanding this post.
The Tragic Return of the Ukelele
The Telegraph has the grim details on this highly regrettable turn of events.
Bartlett Gets First Look at SEP Proof
This is an iPhone photo taken of my monitor that shows a live picture of Adam Bartlett on a Skype video call holding the final proof (softcover, but the final is hardcover) of the Simple English Propers. Yes, I could have just taken a screen shot but it is too late now.
Come to Terms with Mortality
This Dies Irae wall clock ($15) is a help:
Letter to the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music
Pope Benedict XVI writes that when choosing music, the universal culture of the ritual must take precedence over local custom. The NCReg has the story. If anyone has the original letter, please link in comments.