Brian Michael Page

Traditional Hymnal with Funeral Fare?
When I first saw the phrase "funeral fare" in the heading, I thought it would be items like "Requiem Aeternam", "Lux Aeterna" and "In Paradisum" (with or without translations). In that case, the St. Michael H…

Comment by Brian Michael Page July 31 permalink
Pew missal/missalette
It could be either way - "Unfortunately..." or "Fortunately... as yours truly points out." ;) "Unfortunately" in the fact that there *are* some of the mainstream "greatest hits" in the Ignatius. I counted may…

Comment by Brian Michael Page May 7 permalink
Pew missal/missalette
We have the Ignatius Pew Missal here. While it's an annual disposable (as opposed to quarterly), it's got many quality hymns and Mass Ordinary settings. There are Psalms composed by Fr. Weber as well, both in simple form (which is includ…

Comment by Brian Michael Page May 5 permalink
Curious edit of “The First Nowell” in OCP hymnals
I have an Ignatius Pew Missal in front of me at work: 6. Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord, That hath made heav'n and earth of nought, And with his blood mankind hath bought. (same as what "…

Comment by Brian Michael Page January 2 permalink
Your All Saint/Souls Masses
All Saints: Ordinary: Messa Popolare "Laus Tibi Christe" (Federico Caudana) Psalm 24: Carroll/Gelineau Alleluia from "Gelobt sei Gott" Hymns, etc.: Sine Nomine (For all the saints) St. Theodulph (From all thy saints in warfare) …

Comment by Brian Michael Page November 2024 permalink
The end of Finale®
@smvanroode et al... I use Capella for less than half of what Dorico charges. You can write without a time signature (yes, there's a button for "no time signature"), which is great for chant and chant styles, thus you can put your ba…

Comment by Brian Michael Page September 2024 permalink
Fauxbourdon Responsorial Psalms
Very well-written, Sam. I've used a few of your settings from Chabanel at my parish. I'd be more than happy to add these to our repertoire. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page July 2024 permalink
New Hymn Text for the Sacred Heart
For some reason I'm hearing "Abbot's Leigh" with this very fine text. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page May 2024 permalink
Is it necessary to announce the hymn if everything is in the worship aid?
Fully agree with Nihil - "Please consult the Mass Guide". BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page May 2024 permalink
The incompetence of this GIA Quarterly article
My nickname for "GIA Quarterly" and OCP's "Today's Liturgy" are the same --- the Sunday Comics. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page January 2024 permalink
Tune Identification
I gave it a listen and am unfamiliar with the tune. The meter seems to be 65 65 D. You can use that as an aid (metrical index of any hymnal, or perhaps hymnary.org). Best of luck. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page December 2023 permalink
New Hymnal Review: The "Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hymnal" from Music Manuscript Service
Sounds like an excellent hymnal, but when I went to order a sample (examination) copy, they wanted $60 plus shipping. I passed, at least until the price comes down. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page December 2023 permalink
The Great Musica Sacra Forum Hymnal Thread
Feel free to use any of these hymns (et al) from my Christus Vincit Gradual project. In most of the cases, while the texts are not original (but public domain), the tunes are original. Lord, I lift my soul to thee (New 25th/Offertory for I Advent)…

Comment by Brian Michael Page December 2023 permalink
hymn for SSPP
Me as well, Steve. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page November 2023 permalink
Your Favorite Christmas Carol? "Sacred Miscellany" wants to know
My top six: O come, all ye faithful (Arr. Willcocks) Hark! the herald angels sing (Arr. Willcocks) O little town of Bethlehem ("Forest Green") Bel Bambino (I have a rather light arr. by Alex Peloquin from early in his career that's qu…

Comment by Brian Michael Page November 2023 permalink
Nous voulons Dieu, singable English translation
Quite nice. I've sung it before in French (back in the mid 1990s), and knew people that have sung it in Portuguese, but I've never seen it in English before. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page October 2023 permalink
“Where Love and Charity Abide” — Lucien Deiss
If you have an old "We Celebrate" (1970s or 1980s) or "People's Mass Book" (1970s) kicking around, you'll probably find it there as well. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page September 2023 permalink
Hymns at funeral masses
From Chris Garton-Zavesky: Once to ev'ry man and nation (which I sang to a tune called "Ton y Botel", if I recall.) Yes, also known as "Ebenezer". (I assume you're referring the tune in F minor laden with triplets) BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page February 2023 permalink
Hymns at funeral masses
from "Cmanfro" Let’s start a string of more appropriate alternatives: The King of Love my Shepherd Is I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ---------------------------------------------- Regular rotation at my parish is: Lift High the Cross Ave M…

Comment by Brian Michael Page February 2023 permalink
Jesus, Ich Liebe Dich - Composition in Honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his Last Words
Key of F# major --- impressive! ;) BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page January 2023 permalink
Card. Cupich named to Congregation for Divine Worship
Oh no! No surprises, but OH NO just the same! BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page June 2022 permalink
New OCP Mass Setting... What the ???
I love the band Chicago, BUT NOT IN CHURCH MUSIC! This is an abomination! BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page January 2022 permalink
"St Petersburg" hymn melody
Hymnal 1940, #499 (Text given with it is "Before thy throne, O God, we kneel". Gives the tune name "St. Petersburg", meter is 88 88 88 as you described, tune credit, "Arr. from Dmitri S. Bortniansky, 1825." Hope this h…

Comment by Brian Michael Page January 2022 permalink
Best Program for Modern Notation Chant?
I use Capella. It's a little pricey ($248 in US funds), but I like that you don't have to insert time signatures (most make you do so), and just insert bars wherever you'd like. Also, you can draw quarter bars and half bars freehand…

Comment by Brian Michael Page December 2021 permalink
Does anyone recognise this 'O Salutaris' setting?
First time I've seen it, but very singable (range-wise) for congregations. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page December 2021 permalink
Parody Hymn Text for Fun (Tune: THE ASH TRAY)
From a former smoker (my wife and I both quit on II-1-2006), I love it. Hilarious! BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page September 2021 permalink
Brian Jeffrey father of Nathan Jeffrey, "Casavant Organist"
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page August 2021 permalink
Funny typos you've seen/made in worship aids
Actually I wish the term 'worship aids' would vanish from people's minds. It sounds so hackneyed, so unceremonial, so temporary and purely utilitarian, artless, so un-worshipful, like something a producer (not a churchman) would come …

Comment by Brian Michael Page July 2021 permalink
Hymn text: "O Queen of Sorrows, Weeping Rose"
Beautiful text, and a good fit with "Repton". Sir Parry would be proud. BMP

Comment by Brian Michael Page June 2021 permalink
Your Least Favourite Composers
Packardgrrl, I only heard one organist do justice to the "We Are the Light of the World" ditty you mentioned, and that was Alex Peloquin (yes, C. Alexander "Mass of the Bells" Peloquin - he was music director at the cathedral in …

Comment by Brian Michael Page February 2021 permalink

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