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 + JMJ  There have been a number of instructions on Sacred Music and for the record I have added links below to some of the key pre-conciliar documents.    First the principles setout by St. Pius X on sacred music (Source Papal Encyclicals): Sacred music, being a complementary part of the solemn liturgy, participates in the general scope of the liturgy, which is the glory of God and the sanctification and edification of the faithful. It contributes to the decorum and the splendor of the ecclesiastical ceremonies, and since its principal office is to clothe with suitable melody the liturgical text proposed for the understanding of the faithful, its proper aim is to add greater efficacy to the text, in order that through it the faithful may be the more easily moved to devotion and better disposed for the reception of the fruits of grace belonging to the celebration of the most holy mysteries. Sacred music should consequently possess, in the highest degree, the qua...

+ JMJ  In these dark times it is vitally important to remember that Our Lord Jesus Christ is still King, that this particular crisis won't last forever and that now is the day in which to work out your salvation! P^3 h/t to Vox Cantoris !

+ JMJ While the author of the post is perhaps too critical, learning to sing the different parts may be helpful. P^3 Watershed: Learn to sing Soprano Alto Tenor and Bass