OrganistRob320

stumbled on this...
Its right there in the video description: Baron Gottfried von Swieten introduces Mozart to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, 1782; from the excellent French miniseries Mozart (1982), here overdubbed in German, and subtitled by yours truly. Fren…

Comment by OrganistRob320 October 2023 permalink
Sprinkling Rite Music? - looking for dignified congregational settings in English
Proulx Springs of Water

Comment by OrganistRob320 September 2023 permalink
Favorite hymn reharm collections!?
There is always the Steven Nisbet Collection

Comment by OrganistRob320 August 2023 permalink
Wedding/Funeral Rep. Option PDFs
Attached are the funeral and wedding forms.

Comment by OrganistRob320 June 2023 permalink
Wedding bell blues !!
A few of my favorite wedding tales: The bride wanted no one to see her before her debut down the aisle so stayed in the limo until it was time to walk down the aisle... as she got out of the limo.... ripped her dress and had to be sewn up by the we…

Comment by OrganistRob320 May 2023 permalink
What do you use for the Easter Sequence?
Ever since I created that PDF years ago I do not think anyone has ever noticed the typo before; here is the corrected version. Also lowered a step to better flow tonically into the Mode II Alleluia since that is what I use for the Acclamation which …

Comment by OrganistRob320 April 2023 permalink
Ethical Concerns of OCP (Respond & Acclaim)
Yes, according to OCP you are to destroy the R&A in November. OCP has made the complete collection of Psalmody available under their other composers but for some reason, Alstott's R&A has remained unchanged since they were first compos…

Comment by OrganistRob320 March 2023 permalink
Orbis Factor Gospel Acclamation
David Hurd did this years ago back in Worship II or III

Comment by OrganistRob320 February 2023 permalink
Parish Music Meeting A'Coming. Add Your Thoughts.
Does the assembly need to be taught this song before mass? It is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to teach new material before mass. It isn't fair to the assembly to deny them an opportunity to fully participate in the music of the mass. It is only resp…

Comment by OrganistRob320 December 2022 permalink
Other organists at your parish
A few tales of caution: While I too would welcome the opportunity to have someone capable be on the substitute list so I can get a Mass off for a family event or just a needed break; sometimes that substitute can put your position in jeopardy.... Y…

Comment by OrganistRob320 December 2022 permalink
Indestructible Organ Books
I actually re-binded a gradual once with KT Tape ... shh! Don't tell! My copy of the 1940 I've had since high school has been held together with duct tape ever since then and the same piece of tape has held up nearly 20 years now

Comment by OrganistRob320 November 2022 permalink
Indestructible Organ Books
Digitize everything and use an iPad/tablet. At least if its digitized (scanned or saved in a notation software {Finale, Sibelius, ect} you can print out new copies as needed to replace aging ones. I still use the binder/sheet protectors personally b…

Comment by OrganistRob320 November 2022 permalink
How can one possibly be a bread-winner in this line of work?
Many priests don't know the difference between Hassler and Haas I was once told by a Pastoral Associate "Bach was a good Catholic"

Comment by OrganistRob320 August 2022 permalink
How can one possibly be a bread-winner in this line of work?
I was recently made aware that the newly ordained we just received is actually making 40% more than I am, with his guaranteed two days off per week.... so yes I've begun the search for a secular career.

Comment by OrganistRob320 August 2022 permalink
Song of Farewell and In Paradisum
I've often used Richard Proulx's Saints of God and there is also a setting by Chepponis which is rather nice and singable (although the score puts the descant where the melody should be)

Comment by OrganistRob320 August 2022 permalink
Vacation guilt
(Even missed my first grandchild’s Baptism. “Work around it - church comes first.”) Anyway, back to vacation: any advice or thoughts? Is it fair & proper that my 3 weeks of vacation should include 3 weekends? Many thanks - I have great respect f…

Comment by OrganistRob320 July 2022 permalink
Upgrading to Better Organ Shoes
Currently I've been using these for about three years and enjoy them much better than any OrganMaster or TicTac I've ever owned. https://us.movedancewear.com/ray-rose-mens-slip-on-ballroom-shoe-black-p4484/ These also look promising https…

Comment by OrganistRob320 March 2022 permalink
Communion hymn for Easter?
I've used I am the Bread of Life for the Communion Hymn on Easter Sunday for years. I also added in the Gouin antiphon before since it was published a few years ago. Let's be truthful for a moment, while there are better options for a hymn…

Comment by OrganistRob320 February 2022 permalink
Ideal loft layouts
The choir risers (with seating or without) in a U shape to help blend, preferably between the organ cases or directly in front of them. Two tiers, possibly three. Mobile organ console is a must, this makes it easier when serving as just accompanist …

Comment by OrganistRob320 January 2022 permalink
Responsorial Psalms
GIA still has this for the Sunday Psalms https://www.giamusic.com/sacred_music/RGP/psalmDisplay.cfm

Comment by OrganistRob320 December 2021 permalink
What microphone to use for simple choir/organ recording?
Condenser microphones are usually the better option for recording. Cardioid or Omnidirectional pick up pattern would be fine, just depends on placement if using Cardioid; IE: aim it towards the singers unless you just want to pick up room sound. I …

Comment by OrganistRob320 September 2021 permalink
Postlude/prelude on chant "Christus Vincit"?
Denis Bedard has a decent setting. SheetMusicPlus

Comment by OrganistRob320 September 2021 permalink
Gigue from Watermusic as a postlude for St Patrick’s Day?
I've often played All Praise to St. Patrick as the postlude or even the Bach Gigue fugue BWV 577

Comment by OrganistRob320 August 2021 permalink
Orientis Reges Tres (We Three Kings)
https://www.latinisedhymns.org.uk/

Comment by OrganistRob320 January 2021 permalink
Pedaling help needed on two hymns
This is what I do (usually anyway)

Comment by OrganistRob320 September 2020 permalink
All Praise to St. Patrick
Beethoven just set the old Irish melody for the arrangement.

Comment by OrganistRob320 May 2020 permalink
Congregational English Mass Ordinaries: Looking for recommendations
You can purchase a OneLicense and just print the parts you are using from Community Mass in your own pew card. You can purchase a permanent license just for those pew cards or go the annual route depending upon if you are planning on multiple settin…

Comment by OrganistRob320 February 2020 permalink
Music notation in Worship Aids
My philosophy in regards to worship aids and having music printed in them is to give the people as much musical notation as possible. Yes there were times I would only print text, or print only text on verses 4-9 of For All the Saints and those long…

Comment by OrganistRob320 December 2019 permalink
Hymnal
In regards to daily Mass propers, GIA's annual is decently priced, and includes the Sunday's readings as well as the daily propers. Though since most of our congregations have smaller groups for the daily Mass, I'm recommending buying…

Comment by OrganistRob320 December 2019 permalink
Of the Father's Love Begotten arrangements
My favorite is the Bairstow setting. Second favorite is by Edwin Childs but its for TTBB.

Comment by OrganistRob320 November 2019 permalink

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