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Role of the Music Director
NOURISHING THE PARISH VISION STATEMENT
As a parish considers its task of hiring a Director of Music, it is crucial that they are clear and in agreement first on the tone and intent of the music progr...
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Role of Cantor in CatholicMusic Ministry
EMBODYING THE PARISH VISION STATEMENT
One of the most important responsibilities of Directors of Music is the shaping and shepherding of all those inc\volved in the musical life of the parish, profe...
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Music for Catholic Weddings
Celebrating the Catholic Funeral Rite
Perhaps more than any other Sacramental Experience, the planning of a Funeral for a loved one can provide us with an opportunity to both assess, and express, wh...
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Vatican II and the Role of Music
A PARISH VISION STATEMENT
Perhaps the best place to start in fashioning a statement of vision for a parish music program is to ask the most elemental question “Why have music anyway? Why do we sing?”...
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The Power of Good Catholic Liturgy
Beauty of “Yes”
I recall a few times when I’ve ended pre-Mass choir-room rehearsals saying, “Ready, folks? Let’s go down there and commit Liturgy!”
A few smiles, a few chortles, at least one “Huh?”
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Musical Accompaniment in Church
ACCOMPANYING THE PARISH VISION STATEMENT
The liturgical music accompanist plays an essential role in the fostering and development of the parish vision and embodies the liturgical ethos and pastoral...