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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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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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10,200 commentsMost recent: Official English for 1962 Wedding? by MatthewRothAugust 20
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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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12,875 commentsMost recent: Replacement for over-used tunes? by MatthewRothSeptember 28
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Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
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28,450 commentsMost recent: "Being at Ease with the Liber Usualis" by CharlesWoodsSeptember 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.
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3,869 commentsMost recent: Sancte Michael - Prayer to St. Michael … by igneusSeptember 20
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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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6,236 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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8,019 commentsMost recent: Looking for Louis Jacquemin — Accompagn… by NellieSanteeSeptember 11
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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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1,721 comments
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Music for Hispanic Ministry
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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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2,211 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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2,983 commentsMost recent: Cantai - the new impressive vocal synth… by WillWilkin12:16PM
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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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13,855 comments
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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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