Photos of Mass for the Feast of St Thomas the Apostle at the CMAA Colloquium

Mass for the Feast of St Thomas the Apostle was celebrated today in the Ordinary Form at the CMAA Colloquium in Indianapolis by Fr Michael Earthman. The organ was played by Horst Buchholz and the conductors featured below are William Mahrt, Edward Schaefer and Paul Weber. 

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EF Mass at the Colloquium in Indy

Our coverage of the CMAA Colloquium in Indianapolis continues with photographs of Mass of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Extraordinary Form. Mass was celebrated by Fr Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv, the Deacon was Edward Schaefer and the Subdeacon was Edward Olsen. The conductors featured below are David Hughes, Scott Turkington and Wilko Brouwers. The organist was Paul Weber, whose stunning liturgical improvisations included a scherzo based on the Ave maris stella in the style of Duruflé. [Photos: Charles Cole]

 

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Online Semiology Course from the University of Florida

Professor Edward Schaefer of Florida University is presenting an online course in Semiology and the Interpretation of Chant. There will be fifteen modules covering topics such as the relationship between textual rhythm and melodic development, Archaic Modes, and of course the notation from St Gall and Laon which will be examined in considerable depth. Ed's Semiology classes at the CMAA Colloquiums are incredibly popular and he is absolutely at the forefront of this field. There are details on his website and you can also read more in the the attached PDF which gives details of the course, cost and requirements. This has to be the first Semiology Course ever taught online and it looks to be an amazing opportunity for anyone looking to develop their knowledge in this area.