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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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15,986 commentsMost recent: Curious about this: discontinuing the i… by davidoDecember 10
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Choral MattersDiscussion of choral topics that do not fall under the category of Music Program Management.
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6,818 commentsMost recent: Your Favorite Christmas Carol? "Sacred… by Richard MixNovember 28
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Church Documents and RubricsDiscussion about Church documents that address the topic of sacred music.
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9,768 commentsMost recent: Why does the church allow the 4 options… by LiamDecember 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.
293 discussions
3,381 commentsMost recent: Call for a CMAA member-wide novena by rollingrjNovember 23
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EventsPosting of events important to sacred music, and discussion following events.
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4,137 commentsMost recent: Chant and HARMONY, with new Practitione… by AngelaRDecember 16
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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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Sacred PolyphonyDiscussion of sacred polyphonic choral music of all time periods.
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5,092 commentsMost recent: 3 or 4 part polyphony for the Holy Trin… by PolyfolliaDecember 10
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HymnodyFor discussion of hymns in English and other languages. Includes discussion of the Parish Book of English Hymns.
841 discussions
12,346 commentsMost recent: Anyone know a hymn tune for this text? … by GerardHDecember 14
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Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
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27,106 commentsMost recent: matching antiphon setting to psalm tone by rich_enoughDecember 11
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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.
357 discussions
3,707 commentsMost recent: English Propers for Rorate Caeli Mass by rvisserNovember 19
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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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5,929 commentsMost recent: "Deus Israel" Introit Translation by CantorColeDecember 17
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Anglican Use and Anglican Chant
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957 commentsMost recent: An Anglican Plainsong Breviary (BCP 201… by michael_in_MINovember 11
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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.
420 discussions
7,659 commentsMost recent: Baroque-Style Organ Chorale Preludes by ServiamScores12:46AM
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New Composition/Works in ProgressPost your new settings of liturgical texts or new polyphonic works here.
1,234 discussions
9,061 commentsMost recent: O Vos Omnes (E Minor) : SATB choir & or… by francisDecember 16
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RecordingsRecordings of sacred music; CDs, DVDs, and websites that contain them.
223 discussions
1,656 commentsMost recent: Compostela vespers & Chant des Templier… by GeremiaAugust 10
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Music for Hispanic Ministry
155 discussions
1,524 commentsMost recent: Proulx Missa Simplex en Español by ServiamScoresNovember 25
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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.
217 discussions
2,440 commentsMost recent: Course of Study for Classically Trained… by AngelaROctober 4
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News ItemsPost releases from your own schola (concerts etc.) or draw attention to a published report on sacred music.
243 discussions
2,938 commentsMost recent: Will "Pescador de Hombres" get the Davi… by discenajDecember 3
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Positions WantedFor individuals who wish to post desired church music assignments.
58 discussions
323 comments
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General Discussion: CatholicismGeneral discussion of the Catholic religion.
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13,625 commentsMost recent: Very good 3-part article series about l… by dad29November 18
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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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15,839 commentsMost recent: Question about organist interview proce… by irishtenorDecember 17
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OpinionsDiscussions of mere opinion, with little fact-based content.
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5,498 commentsMost recent: Parish Suggestion for Weary Travelers?… by a_f_hawkinsOctober 17
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