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Posted on by Jeffrey Tucker

Should we kill “Christian Music”?

This article address a point that strikes me as compelling. The blogger speaks of the way “Christian music” has become this niche pop genre with its own clientele and stations and existence. He regards this approach as a terrible concession. Why must music that is regarded as “Christian” limit itself in message and form so strictly? Why can a great symphony or just a fun pop song be regarded as Christian as well?

Jacques Maritain: “God does not ask for ‘religious’ art or ‘Catholic’ art. The art he wants for himself is Art, with all its teeth.”

Posted on by Kathleen Pluth

Godspeed, and Thank You.

We have seen that the Lord doesn’t forget us – even today, his way is humble. The Lord is present, he gives warmth to our hearts, shows us life, creates charisms of goodness and charity that shine in our world, which are for us a guarantee of the goodness of God.  Pope Benedict XVI

For letting the Lord shine through you His goodness and charity, and for all you have done to restore the sacred liturgy, dear Holy Father, thank you.

Posted on by Jeffrey Tucker

Benedict XVI settled the pro multis question

Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth provides an interview to Vatican Radio on the significance of the Benedict XVI pontificate, in which he reveals the following:

“The Motu Propiro really is a very important moment in which the Holy Father puts two forms of the Roman Rite which potentially have been at loggerheads which each other since the Second Vatican Council in a creative dynamic relationship with each other. The Holy Father really is reminding us that the light of tradition should fall on all of our liturgical experience”.

“In relation to the New English Translation of the Missal…it was the Holy Father who judged on the whole question of pro multis for many, chalice rather than cup, those are his particular judgements and his prerogative as the Pope. He showed a great interest in the process as it was unfolding …over ten years in the making”.

Read the entire article and listen to the interview at the bottom.

Posted on by Arlene Oost-Zinner

Help Someone Get to the Colloquium

This year the CMAA has received an unusually high number of requests for scholarships to the Sacred Music Colloquium. Our scholarship fund is completely dependent on donations that come in. At present we only have enough to help a few.

If you truly value sacred music and would like to see improvement in the musical situation in your parish, please consider making a donation this year. No donation is too small…we know everyone is struggling these days. Imagine what even a ten dollar donation from 100 people could accomplish. All donations are tax deductible.

Checks can be mailed to CMAA Programs at 166 North Gay St., #19, Auburn, AL 36830

Or you can go to Pay Pal to make a donation online. All Pay Pal payments should be sent to Treasurer@musicasacra.com <

Posted on by Jeffrey Tucker

Workshop in Ventura, Caifornia

Interested in participating in the wonderful early musical traditions of our Church? Mission San Buenaventura Parish is hosting a special
Introductory Workshop on Gregorian Chant called: “A Bond of Unity.” We are incorporating sacred chant into our liturgy, including the “Tantum Ergo” chant that we sing on Holy Thursday. You don’t need a great voice to sing these chants, just a love of God and desire to pray through music. Everyone is invited! Organized by Music Director Janis Nelson and Parishioner Carl Neimeyer, it takes place on
Saturday, March 2 in O’Brien Hall from 9 AM to Noon. For more info, contact Janis at the Parish Office 643-4318 or Carl at 805-874-2275/carljn@gmail.com.

Posted on by Jeffrey Tucker

Introduction to Sacred Music: Join the Class on Sunday (from your computer)

On Sunday afternoon, I’m teaching a short introduction to sacred music. I’ll cover the contents of the Parish Book of Chant and the general framework for music in the Roman Rite. I’ll talk for 45 minutes and take Q&A for 45 mins. If you would like to come, great. If you know someone who you think needs to be there, send that person the link.

The cost is $19. Register here. Class size limit: 24.