All Categories
-
General Music DiscussionDiscussion of anything musical (church or otherwise)
7,766 discussions
105,307 comments -
Job OpeningsAnnouncements of recently open Catholic church music positions; music directors, choral conductors, singers, etc. Seasonal, part-time, and full-time.
-
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.
-
Choral MattersDiscussion of choral topics that do not fall under the category of Music Program Management.
523 discussions
6,800 comments
-
Church Documents and RubricsDiscussion about Church documents that address the topic of sacred music.
-
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.
-
EventsPosting of events important to sacred music, and discussion following events.
665 discussions
4,131 comments
-
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.
-
Sacred PolyphonyDiscussion of sacred polyphonic choral music of all time periods.
531 discussions
5,073 commentsMost recent: Mass settings for chamber groups by LancePhillip212November 7
-
HymnodyFor discussion of hymns in English and other languages. Includes discussion of the Parish Book of English Hymns.
-
Gregorian Chant: GeneralDiscussion about Gregorian Chant.
-
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.
-
Graduale SimplexDiscussions about Gregorian chant specific to the Graduale Simplex and its usage.
-
SemiologyDiscussions on early chant notation and its interpretation.
-
Vernacular PlainsongDiscussions about vernacular plainsong as found in By Flowing Waters, The Anglican Use Gradual, and other English and non-English sources.
681 discussions
5,916 comments
-
Anglican Use and Anglican Chant
67 discussions
957 commentsMost recent: An Anglican Plainsong Breviary (BCP 201… by michael_in_MINovember 11
-
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.
418 discussions
7,647 commentsMost recent: New Pipe Organ at St. Michael's Abbey by Jonathan_CulbreathOctober 13
-
New Composition/Works in ProgressPost your new settings of liturgical texts or new polyphonic works here.
1,232 discussions
9,050 commentsMost recent: Angelus : organ accompaniment : by Koer… by francisNovember 15
-
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
-
Music for Hispanic Ministry
154 discussions
1,520 commentsMost recent: Spanish Way of the Cross booklet with S… by olgliturgyNovember 12
-
Music Education: ChildrenDiscussion for implementing formal methods of music instruction in Catholic schools, homeschooling communities, and children's choirs.
207 discussions
2,123 comments
-
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
-
News ItemsPost releases from your own schola (concerts etc.) or draw attention to a published report on sacred music.
242 discussions
2,932 commentsMost recent: His Excellency Patrick McGrath (1945 -2… by Chris Garton-ZaveskyMay 2023
-
Positions WantedFor individuals who wish to post desired church music assignments.
58 discussions
323 comments
-
General Discussion: CatholicismGeneral discussion of the Catholic religion.
728 discussions
13,622 commentsMost recent: In Memoriam List for All Souls - Liturg… by tomjawNovember 9
-
AmusementsItems considered amusing.
-
General DiscussionDiscussion of items unrelated to Catholicism or music, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
1,009 discussions
15,805 commentsMost recent: Printing permissions for Mass setting f… by michael_in_MINovember 15
-
OpinionsDiscussions of mere opinion, with little fact-based content.
115 discussions
5,498 commentsMost recent: Parish Suggestion for Weary Travelers?… by a_f_hawkinsOctober 17
Start a New Discussion
Forum Links
Welcome to the MusicaSacra Forum!
To participate in the discussions on Catholic church music, sign in or register as a forum member, The forum is a project of the Church Music Association of America.