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by NigelHr
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: BBC Radio 3 The Choir
Replies: 40
Views: 30858

thank God NigelHr has retired from the teaching profession.


charming!
by NigelHr
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: BBC Radio 3 The Choir
Replies: 40
Views: 30858

If you find objectionable all the output of all those composers writing contemporary liturgical music, then perhaps what you really appear to be objecting to in principle is the idea of congregational singing. These aren't MY words and I don't agree with them either I'm simply highlighting the ...
by NigelHr
Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:51 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: BBC Radio 3 The Choir
Replies: 40
Views: 30858

Where he was somewhat cryptic, I felt, was in suggesting that this is an exciting time for Catholic liturgical music. I'd like to know what he believes is about to happen! I do think there is something in the air. The church under this pope seems to be taking a hard look at the state of its musical ...
by NigelHr
Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:10 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: wheezing organ
Replies: 27
Views: 19266

organ

Hi oopsorganist I guess you need some proper professional help on this one. I think the organ is usually the most valuable bit of kit in the church (apart from you of course!), so best not to proceed without help. Have you got a Diocesan music/organ person who's job it is to advise on this kind of ...
by NigelHr
Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:09 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Choral Vespers
Replies: 5
Views: 3905

Choral Vespers

I just heard choral vespers from Leeds on BBC religion website (was at work when it was live today) - what a revelation! I didn't realise that Yorkshire had any decent Catholic choirs. As a catholic myself, I tend to visit the Minster when I need a dose of uplifting music as our PP in York is anti ...