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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.
862 discussions
16,431 commentsMost recent: Veni Creator Spiritus and other indulge… by Joseph_MOctober 20
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Choral MattersDiscussion of choral topics that do not fall under the category of Music Program Management.
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7,055 commentsMost recent: O Sacrum Convivium by Remondi by RoborgelmeisterSeptember 18
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Church Documents and RubricsDiscussion about Church documents that address the topic of sacred music.
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10,202 commentsMost recent: Current mass ordinary text in Spanish a… by kapellmeisterOctober 3
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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.
307 discussions
3,461 commentsMost recent: Call for a CMAA member-wide novena by rollingrjOctober 26
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EventsPosting of events important to sacred music, and discussion following events.
765 discussions
4,373 commentsMost recent: Three Different Approaches to Gregorian… by MatthewRothNovember 4
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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.
567 discussions
5,436 commentsMost recent: The English Motets site . . . ready at… by ServiamScoresNovember 4
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HymnodyFor discussion of hymns in English and other languages. Includes discussion of the Parish Book of English Hymns.
900 discussions
12,903 commentsMost recent: New tunes in Divine Office Hymnal by ServiamScores2:59PM
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Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
2,750 discussions
28,534 commentsMost recent: Representing Chant on the Modern Staff by Andrew_MaltonNovember 4
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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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3,870 commentsMost recent: Breviarium Gregorianum: Breviary with S… by CharlesWoodsSeptember 29
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Graduale SimplexDiscussions about Gregorian chant specific to the Graduale Simplex and its usage.
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590 commentsMost recent: Simple Latin Magnificat VIII Tone with … by a_f_hawkinsOctober 23
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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.
707 discussions
6,246 commentsMost recent: New English Te Deum in Chant notation? by Michael_Osborne8:45PM
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Anglican Use and Anglican Chant
73 discussions
995 comments
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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.
1,341 discussions
9,547 comments
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RecordingsRecordings of sacred music; CDs, DVDs, and websites that contain them.
238 discussions
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Music for Hispanic Ministry
163 discussions
1,591 commentsMost recent: Maria de la Nube/Madre de la Nube? by TLMloverSeptember 28
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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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Music Education: GeneralDiscussion about implementing formal methods of music education in parish choirs, garage scholas, etc.
223 discussions
2,534 commentsMost recent: Magnificat for a High School Choir by liampmcdonoughOctober 15
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News ItemsPost releases from your own schola (concerts etc.) or draw attention to a published report on sacred music.
247 discussions
2,995 commentsMost recent: So the Vatican released a new font by ServiamScoresOctober 27
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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.
742 discussions
13,860 commentsMost recent: In Memoriam List for All Souls - Liturg… by CHGiffenOctober 30
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AmusementsItems considered amusing.
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4,047 commentsMost recent: The musicians must be fed (and watered)! by probeOctober 12
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General DiscussionDiscussion of items unrelated to Catholicism or music, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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OpinionsDiscussions of mere opinion, with little fact-based content.
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