Yearly Archives: 2008

Calling all beginners: ‘Gregorian 101′

Posted on September 7, 2008 by

Tim (our Chair) tells us that ‘101′ is how colleges in America denote a course that covers the absolute basics of a subject. A direct English translation would be ‘everything you ever wanted to know about chant but were afraid … Continue reading →

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Exceedingly Good Vespers!

Posted on September 7, 2008 by

The weather was not at its best, but our visit to the Benedictine Community at Minster Priory was a most engaging and enjoyable afternoon. Thirty of us plus the sisters from the Community and a few of their guests rehearsed … Continue reading →

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Review: Chant – Music for Paradise by the Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

This wonderful CD includes some of my favourites like the solemn ‘Salve Regina’, the Communion Antiphon for Pentecost ‘Factus est Repente’ and the Requiem Mass. I pressed ‘play’ and was immediately transported to my school days when we sang the … Continue reading →

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