Excerpts from statements of James MacMillan, Libby Larsen, Daniel Kellogg, Robinson McClellan and other composers offered at the conference “James MacMillan and the Musical Modes of Mary and the Cross” held at the University of Notre Dame in September 2013, and sponsored by Sacred Music ND. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPOaOpXI-Bs .
An evening recital featuring early and 20th century sacred vocal music on themes of perseverance, deliverance, mercy, and hope. Continue reading
Clarisa Ramos will present her graduate degree recital of sacred vocal music on Friday, April 12th at 7pm in the St. Joseph Chapel at Holy Cross College.
I suppose it’s a dream that many church musicians have–more of a fantasy or a daydream than a MLK-style “I HAVE A DREAM!!!” In this dream, throngs of enthusiastic children sit quietly and sing gregorian chant with hands folded. Continue reading