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Christendom’s oldest organ pipes sound again after 800 years
After 800 years of silence, the pipes from the oldest organ in Christendom played again at Jerusalem’s Franciscan Monastery of St Saviour, showcasing the unique sound of an 11th-century liturgical chant. Source: Catholic Review.
Music conference strikes economical note with ticket offer
The National Liturgical Council and the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network are making the upcoming National Liturgy and Music Conference more accessible through their “Late Bird” ticket offer.
Liturgical conference to bring together ‘the three Rs’
Rita, Ricky and Richard – It wasn’t intentional, but the Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed through Sacrament and Song conference will bring together three keynote speakers who will likely resonate with their rigorous revelations about rites, ritual and rhythm. Source: The Record.
Dominican teaches people how to sing with the Pope
With more than half a million views on the first “Sing with the Pope” video, Fr Robert Mehlhart OP says he is shocked at how people have responded to the series. Source: Vatican News.
Liturgy and music conference promises ‘something for everyone’
Up to 500 Catholic liturgists, musicians, teachers and parishioners from Australia and New Zealand will gather in Adelaide in October for a national liturgy and music conference. Source: The Southern Cross.
Australian music anthology offers soundtrack for Jubilee Year
A group of Australian artists have crafted hymns and songs for the Jubilee Year, creating an anthology with 10 original compositions that blend traditional sacred music with contemporary praise and worship. Source: The Record.
Kirk’s mission to lead people into prayer through music
Musician Stephen Kirk refers to music as “God’s little ninja” because of its ability to touch hearts by stealth, manoeuvring past the conscious mind. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Music project to raise money for homeless
Melbourne-based composer Kathleen McGuire will mark the 10th anniversary of her acclaimed choral work Street Requiem with a new community music project, Australian Catholic University’s Big Sing for a Big Cause.
Queensland Symphony to perform Mozart Mass for cathedral’s 150th
Queensland Symphony Orchestra is bringing three performances of Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor to St Stephen’s Cathedral as part of the cathedral’s 150th anniversary. Source: The Catholic Leader.