True story:
Went to a dinner party with old friends, and some new folks. One of the newer ones is the head of music at our local Catholic school, and is the "organ grinder" for some of the Masses at my former church.
Oh, yeah, and she's a convert.
She was just RIPPING on all the "old" music, saying how boring it was and how she's trying to get it so all the music is new. She spent much time gossiping about local priests and music personnel.
I was so mad, we left early. I hate it when someone new to the church wants to change it around to their tastes. If she liked the Protestant music so much, why'd she bother to convert???? Grr..I'm still mad about it!
“She was just RIPPING on all the “old” music, saying how boring it was and how she’s trying to get it so all the music is new. She spent much time gossiping about local priests and music personnel.”
As a convert myself, she may be full of spirit, but misguided. When she talks about the old music, tactfully remind her that it is an old Church. Inform her that there are speciall masses where different music is played and that many of the members where she plays prefer traditional music. Then remind her of the old Tradition and how they go hand in hand.
She may have a good heart, but she may be prone to jumping in too fast, sort of like when a football coach comes in and tries changing everything before looking at the current system and personnel. Help guide her. Sometimes converts turn out to be the great Catholics. Although, I’m still woking hard on that myself lol.
That's pretty crappy about your music director ... but please read today's gospel reading. God bless.