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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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371 comments
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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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6,920 commentsMost recent: Youth Choir - What to do with older boy… by magistraelizabethNovember 22
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Church Documents and RubricsDiscussion about Church documents that address the topic of sacred music.
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9,896 commentsMost recent: Liturgical Music - a compilation of The… by francisNovember 4
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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.
300 discussions
3,434 commentsMost recent: Call for a CMAA member-wide novena by rollingrjNovember 22
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EventsPosting of events important to sacred music, and discussion following events.
713 discussions
4,267 comments
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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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375 commentsMost recent: Which mass ordinary goes with Christ th… by tomjawNovember 17
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Sacred PolyphonyDiscussion of sacred polyphonic choral music of all time periods.
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5,261 commentsMost recent: Polyphonic pieces for 4 voices (or 3 or… by rich_enoughNovember 1
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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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12,628 commentsMost recent: Lourdes hymn, French refrain rhythm, "h… by CGMDecember 4
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Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
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27,929 commentsMost recent: Ordinary Form LotH Chanted according to… by GambaNovember 28
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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.
367 discussions
3,823 commentsMost recent: Sanctissimus namque Gregorius - Musical… by chonakNovember 23
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Graduale SimplexDiscussions about Gregorian chant specific to the Graduale Simplex and its usage.
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578 commentsMost recent: Looking for a copy of Graduale Simplex … by GerardHNovember 11
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SemiologyDiscussions on early chant notation and its interpretation.
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755 commentsMost recent: Scholas Actually Singing from the Gradu… by MatthewRothAugust 12
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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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6,176 commentsMost recent: Use of (Roman) Tonus In Directum with E… by MatthewRothNovember 6
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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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7,863 commentsMost recent: Organ accompaniment for Angularis Funda… by MatthewRothNovember 21
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New Composition/Works in ProgressPost your new settings of liturgical texts or new polyphonic works here.
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9,283 comments
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RecordingsRecordings of sacred music; CDs, DVDs, and websites that contain them.
229 discussions
1,698 commentsMost recent: New arrangement of Rorate Caeli chant by ServiamScoresDecember 3
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Music Education: ChildrenDiscussion for implementing formal methods of music instruction in Catholic schools, homeschooling communities, and children's choirs.
211 discussions
2,158 commentsMost recent: So you're going to [re]start a school c… by ServiamScoresOctober 1
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Music Education: GeneralDiscussion about implementing formal methods of music education in parish choirs, garage scholas, etc.
222 discussions
2,525 commentsMost recent: Sacred and Secular Musical Canons (Roun… by Sarah_OriOctober 13
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News ItemsPost releases from your own schola (concerts etc.) or draw attention to a published report on sacred music.
245 discussions
2,943 commentsMost recent: Master of Sacred Music & Certificates i… by Jenny DonelsonDecember 1
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Positions WantedFor individuals who wish to post desired church music assignments.
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24 commentsMost recent: Part time Organ Accompaniment in West M… by teresadmichOctober 10
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General Discussion: CatholicismGeneral discussion of the Catholic religion.
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13,807 commentsMost recent: Lamentations and Observations of a Greg… by fcbAugust 13
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AmusementsItems considered amusing.
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3,962 commentsMost recent: The musicians must be fed (and watered)! by Anna_BendiksenNovember 21
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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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5,507 commentsMost recent: Which of the two particular editions of… by a_f_hawkinsMarch 27
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