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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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Church Documents and RubricsDiscussion about Church documents that address the topic of sacred music.
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9,946 commentsMost recent: St John Henry Newman, Priest and Doctor… by a_f_hawkinsFebruary 7
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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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3,451 commentsMost recent: Call for a CMAA member-wide novena by rollingrjFebruary 25
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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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375 commentsMost recent: Which mass ordinary goes with Christ th… by tomjawNovember 2025
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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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12,706 commentsMost recent: Hymns and translations by A. McDougall by PaxMelodiousMarch 4
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Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
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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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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 2025
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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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7,926 commentsMost recent: Any recommendation for organ prelude ba… by irishtenorFebruary 23
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New Composition/Works in ProgressPost your new settings of liturgical texts or new polyphonic works here.
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9,369 commentsMost recent: Jesus Christ Has Risen Today EASTER HYM… by RoborgelmeisterMarch 5
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RecordingsRecordings of sacred music; CDs, DVDs, and websites that contain them.
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1,712 commentsMost recent: New arrangement of Rorate Caeli chant by Josaphat1934February 20
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Music for Hispanic Ministry
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1,586 comments
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Music Education: ChildrenDiscussion for implementing formal methods of music instruction in Catholic schools, homeschooling communities, and children's choirs.
213 discussions
2,160 comments
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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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30 commentsMost recent: Sacred Musician Available for Future Ch… by Richard MixJanuary 26
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General Discussion: CatholicismGeneral discussion of the Catholic religion.
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13,826 commentsMost recent: Traditional Ambrosian Rite PDF Remaster… by MatthewRothMarch 4
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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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OpinionsDiscussions of mere opinion, with little fact-based content.
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