Society of Saint Gregory

Is it time to update the old theological conundrum? What about: "How many commas can dance on the head of a pin?"

I again stress that the only way to bring this ignominious and totally ineffective censorship process to an end is for all publishers and composers to ignore it. In the world of politics this is known as "people power".

I again ask the members of the anonymous panel to consider their positions ...

I would like to clarify my position on the censorship panel.

No one will question that the Bishop's have the penultimate responsibility for the celebration of the liturgy (the ultimate authority is the Holy Father's), however, I remain convinced that the manner in which they have chosen to exercise ...

Further to the message about Kevin Mayhew. I have now asked him if he will be submitting music to the censorship panel. He confirms that he will have nothing to do with the process. I hope that in time other composes and publishers will take a similar attitude - this is the best way to speed the ...

I am totally amazed at the amount of superfluous detail contained in these submissions. It gives the impression that we write to please the anonymous gang of five rather than the Glory of God. Lets forget about mind boggling detail,commas, guitar chords, word repetition and compose music that is ...

I'm sure your readers will be interested to read this recently discovered correspondence:

Dear Anonymous Gang of Four,

We publish the work of Herr Beethoven and submit his Missa Solemnis in D for your approval. Although primarily a concert work, several liturgical performances have been planned ...

Dear Presbyter,

Thankyou for your excellent suggestion. I will see what I can do. Colin Mawby

Dear Presbyter,

I am still around but am now definitely in the departure lounge or injury time. My main publisher is Dr J Butz Musikverlag. I have many others and some of my work is indeed published by OCP but this is mostly choral. (By sheer coincidence, although I have the greatest respect for ...

Is it possible to find out who this anonymous gang of five are? While they remain anonymous they have no credibility.