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General Music DiscussionDiscussion of anything musical (church or otherwise)
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Job OpeningsAnnouncements of recently open Catholic church music positions; music directors, choral conductors, singers, etc. Seasonal, part-time, and full-time.
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Management of Music ProgramsDiscussion of promoting sacred music, primarily at the parish level. Program planning, rehearsals, formation, general music selection; weddings, funerals, and special event liturgies.
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Choral MattersDiscussion of choral topics that do not fall under the category of Music Program Management.
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6,974 commentsMost recent: New Chamber Choir carve-out to neutrali… by SingToJesusMay 25
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Church Documents and RubricsDiscussion about Church documents that address the topic of sacred music.
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CMAA NotesDiscussions concerning the Church Music Association of America; its quarterly journal Sacred Music; announcements of colloquium and other conferences; questions about the CMAA's work, etc.
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EventsPosting of events important to sacred music, and discussion following events.
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For Newcomers: Read FirstHow to navigate around the forums; how to make your posts searchable for posterity; how to minimize reinventions of preexisting discussion threads.
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376 commentsMost recent: Using the forum search option; how to o… by admin-devNovember 2007
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Sacred PolyphonyDiscussion of sacred polyphonic choral music of all time periods.
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HymnodyFor discussion of hymns in English and other languages. Includes discussion of the Parish Book of English Hymns.
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Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
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28,239 commentsMost recent: Sought after French Falsobordoni ("faux… by chonakMay 27
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Graduale Romanum and Liber UsualisDiscussions about Gregorian chant specific to the Mass, as found in the Graduale Romanum, its siblings, the Liber Usualis, the Gregorian Missal and Graduale Triplex, and their usage.
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3,863 commentsMost recent: Breviarium Gregorianum: Breviary with S… by GeremiaMay 25
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Graduale SimplexDiscussions about Gregorian chant specific to the Graduale Simplex and its usage.
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SemiologyDiscussions on early chant notation and its interpretation.
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Vernacular PlainsongDiscussions about vernacular plainsong as found in By Flowing Waters, The Anglican Use Gradual, and other English and non-English sources.
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Organ, Other Instruments and RepertoireDiscussion about sacred and religious compositions for the organ, orchestra and other ensembles; proper use of musical instruments within the context of worship.
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New Composition/Works in ProgressPost your new settings of liturgical texts or new polyphonic works here.
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RecordingsRecordings of sacred music; CDs, DVDs, and websites that contain them.
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Music for Hispanic Ministry
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1,587 commentsMost recent: Propers in Spanish/Propios en Español? by DominicanCantorMarch 12
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Music Education: ChildrenDiscussion for implementing formal methods of music instruction in Catholic schools, homeschooling communities, and children's choirs.
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2,167 commentsMost recent: Experience Combing Ward and Kodaly? by Charles_WeaverMay 28
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Music Education: GeneralDiscussion about implementing formal methods of music education in parish choirs, garage scholas, etc.
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2,525 commentsMost recent: Sacred and Secular Musical Canons (Roun… by Sarah_OriOctober 2025
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News ItemsPost releases from your own schola (concerts etc.) or draw attention to a published report on sacred music.
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2,943 commentsMost recent: Master of Sacred Music & Certificates i… by Jenny DonelsonDecember 2025
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Positions WantedFor individuals who wish to post desired church music assignments.
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General Discussion: CatholicismGeneral discussion of the Catholic religion.
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13,853 commentsMost recent: In Memoriam List for All Souls - Liturg… by CHGiffenMay 17
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AmusementsItems considered amusing.
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General DiscussionDiscussion of items unrelated to Catholicism or music, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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