[ELS]

A Gregorian Chant Master Class (although the title says "Master Class," it is actually an introduction. It includes a CD with sung examples of the topics discussed in the book.)

A couple of excerpts from the biographical sketch of Dr. Marier (if you click on the book cover above, there is a link to this bio):

"Through his decades-long study and collaboration with the monks of the Abbey of St. Pierre de Solesmes, France, and his own prodigious scholarship, Dr. Marier grew to be one of the most respected figures of the American liturgical movement of the 1940's and 50's, and over the course of the next fifty years came to be regarded as one of the world's experts in the field of chant studies and practice."

"From his experience of directing and instructing scores of chant choirs in both Europe and America, as well as his work with Mrs. Justine Ward in teaching chant to children, he developed an effective approach to the teaching of Gregorian chant which has not been surpassed."

[Siobhan]

EXCELLENT, dear ELS! If I remember correctly part of the fruit of Dr. Marier's work can be heard in the Nuns of the Abbey of Regina Laudis. Also, this brings to mind our need to pray for Mother Delores Hart who is suffering even as she continues to serve her glorious Lord. (Painful burning neuropathy in her feet...)

[Siobhan]

Yes! You are the person from Cantica Nova, aren't you. You need to be on this thread!

[ninenot]

Ted was also one of the few Knights-Commander of St. Gregory in the USA. Roger Wagner was another, Paul Salamunovich IS one--maybe the last one living here.