LauraKaz

So Who's Going to ...
Same here! I had a fantastic time meeting everyone, singing great music, and learning new things. Very excited for next year!!

Comment by LauraKaz June 2023 permalink
So Who's Going to ...
By request, I’ll be at The Other One. I may yet go to The Other One at some point. I decided it would not be this year though...

Comment by LauraKaz June 2023 permalink
After 18 years of forum fanatics…
I've been lurking around on this forum (almost daily) since I was a teenager, but only made this account 2 years ago. I am constantly blown away by the level of the discussions that happen here. Even today I am content mostly to observe as they…

Comment by LauraKaz June 2023 permalink
So Who's Going to ...
I will be there!! Went for the first time last year and excited to be returning!

Comment by LauraKaz June 2023 permalink
Defending proper music (or at least denying bad)
I'm surprised that referencing "Catholic Hymnody at the Service of the Church" didn't make much of an impact, considering that it was published only 3 years ago by the USCCB. Depending on what your coworker is trying to push, it …

Comment by LauraKaz May 2023 permalink
"I Vow To Thee, My Country" for Memorial Day?
You could always sing "O God Beyond All Praising," which has the same tune.

Comment by LauraKaz May 2023 permalink
Ascension Thurnday
Will be observed on Sunday in my diocese. Entrance: Crown Him with Many Crowns (transposed down to C) Gloria: Mass of Renewal (Stephan) Psalm: Guimont Alleluia: Mode VI chant Offertory: Heavenly Father (an original song written by my predecessor) S…

Comment by LauraKaz May 2023 permalink
Organ accompaniment for Regina Caeli?
Now that's a funny coincidence for sure. Right after I started this thread, they post that...

Comment by LauraKaz April 2023 permalink
Organ accompaniment for Regina Caeli?
I'll be leaving this position next year anyway (because of the work environment), but I'm just trying to teach the kids as much as I can in these last few months. Thank you for sending the CPDL arrangement - I just played through it and it…

Comment by LauraKaz April 2023 permalink
Organ accompaniment for Regina Caeli?
Older parishioners do not run the show. With the money they have, and the way this pastor operates, sometimes it seems like they do...

Comment by LauraKaz April 2023 permalink
Organ accompaniment for Regina Caeli?
Also, I forgot to mention this, but I don't currently have access to the St. Michael Hymnal right now. The only resources my parish has are the OCP and Gather accompaniment books. I'd be willing to spend a little bit on a copy of the organ…

Comment by LauraKaz April 2023 permalink
Organ accompaniment for Regina Caeli?
You should sing it every week, not just occasionally. After all, it is the seasonal antiphon. They will learn it that way. Yes, I know and completely agree. However, they have never heard it (or any of the seasonal antiphons) before at this parish,…

Comment by LauraKaz April 2023 permalink
A Catholic Congregation Sings!
Oh my goodness. I LOVE this hymn so much, and it's done so rarely around here. I introduced it to my middle schoolers a while back, but I'm not sure they were able to appreciate it. It makes me so happy to see this posted here.

Comment by LauraKaz March 2023 permalink
Chant notation in Finale
Are you trying to notate the square notes or a modern-notation version? I know you can use stemless notes in Musescore, but I think you'll need another tool to write square notes.

Comment by LauraKaz March 2023 permalink
Traditional Choral Praise
SponsaChristi, do you remember which song that was? I'm racking my brain trying to figure it out but am coming up with nothing. Since I know a ton of the OCP songs, I'm surprised I can't figure this one out.

Comment by LauraKaz March 2023 permalink
Ash Wednesday 2023
Yes, it is. I think the reasoning was to keep people from walking out of Mass immediately after getting their ashes halfway through. Still no reason to violate the instructions in the Missal though...

Comment by LauraKaz February 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
I appreciate the thoughts. Yes, it seems to me that the parishioners and the parish staff are very stuck in their ways (ill-informed as they may be) and highly resistant to anything different. Since I posted this, there has been a lot of drama caus…

Comment by LauraKaz February 2023 permalink
Ash Wednesday 2023
Entrance: O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God Offertory: There Is a Longing Communion: O Lord I Am Not Worthy, Transfigure Us O Lord Ashes: With These Ashes, Hosea, Led by the Spirit This was the first time I've ever been to a Mass with the distr…

Comment by LauraKaz February 2023 permalink
Organ in Lent
Chris and Serviam, I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, this parish doesn't seem to care about whether something can be logically justified or not. They will still be using the piano and guitars at weekend Masses.

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Organ in Lent
In my parish, I have been told that I cannot use the organ during Lent. In this situation, would it be better to shift to piano to support the singing, or aim for a cappella as much as possible? What about only doubling the melody on the piano?

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
We will end in silence. Unfortunately, this parish would not be able to handle the Marian antiphons yet.

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
Update on this situation: there is some good news! They are OK with the school Mass not having a recessional hymn during Lent.

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
music for children - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd musical resource
Kevin, do you mostly teach all of this music by rote, or are you working on sight-singing skills at all? Do you use anything like the Ward Method, for instance?

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
be willing to give in a little as well. Yes, absolutely. I have made many, many concessions over the course of this school year. On the first day of school I had the kids sing Hail Mary Gentle Woman, and every school Mass for the entire fall semeste…

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
I find this claim exceedingly odd, and it likely driven by the "agenda". Agreed. Rather than simply switching back to piano for Lent, I'm seriously considering trying to have them sing as much music a cappella as possible. Probably n…

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Two steps forward, three steps back...
You mentioned a supportive principal. Is the priest also supportive? The priest liked the musical status quo before I arrived - he thinks it is "intergenerational." However, he cares a lot more about the quality of execution than what the…

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Dates and Location of Colloquium or Sacra Liturgia 2023?
I got an email informing me about it, most likely because I was at the 2022 Colloquium. However, there should be some information on the CMAA website.

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Dates and Location of Colloquium or Sacra Liturgia 2023?
Colloquium 2023 will be in Detroit from June 19-23. It was just announced this morning!

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Ward Level 1 Method Course offered in LaCrosse, Wisconsin this summer (July 17-21, 2023)
I might be interested as well! However, I'm still trying to figure out a lot of things for this summer.

Comment by LauraKaz January 2023 permalink
Hymn to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (free music)
PATRICK!!! This is lovely! I'm not sure if we will be able to use this, but I hope your parish appreciates it. Hope things are going well over there!!

Comment by LauraKaz December 2022 permalink

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