Ad majoram Dei gloriam
"For he that singeth praise, not only praiseth, but only praiseth with gladness: he that singeth praise, not only singeth, but also loveth him of whom he singeth. In praise, there is the speaking forth of one confessing; in singing, the affection of one loving."
(St. Augustine, Commentary on Psalm 73, 1)

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Turning a new leaf?

+J.M.J.+
I am cautiously optimistic that things are turning around for our little music ministry.  Today the main body of the choir finally met the new director.  That introduction and his expectations went well.  The choir rehearsal/choir mass schedule is not what we like or are used to, but it is what we can do temporily, due to the director's outside schedule (that was in place before he was hired).  I am confident we will do our best, and we step out in faith!  We did a great job today and we are going to continue with what we know for the next few weeks and hope to do something spiritual and holy for the end of Lent, Holy Week, etc.

More good news - we are now up to 4 cantors!  Now we can breathe a little more easily with the cantor schedule...  I believe we are all on the same page about proper, reverent dress when in the leadership role as cantor, as well.  BONUS!

My optimism is also bouyed by the fact that we are once again mobile!  Dug out from the "Big Snow of 2010,"  we have finally be able to run the errands we need and simply get out of the house for sanity's sake.

2 comments:

  1. Hi another catholic cantor, it is another catholic cantor. A particular young man from your same choir! I just wanted to say that I really agree with your comments made here. It felt GREAT after last Sunday! I definitely know the choir will be fine. Now if only we could get that microphone situation taken care of...

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  2. Thank you, "particular young man from my same choir"! I am feeling relieved and hope this continues...

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