
Free Score: Psalm 144
Download a free score of Psalm 144 “Blessèd be the Lord, my Rock!” as based on the ancient gregorian antiphon “Benedictus dominus deus meus” which treats the same text.

Free Score: Psalm 78
Enjoy a free score of Psalm 78 “Do not forget the works of the Lord!” set to Psalm Tone II of the Divine Office. This psalm is for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Short and simple, it is perfect for daily mass or masses with school children who need simple music. It’s also great for people who simply wish to chant the day’s psalm as a part of their daily prayer routine!


Free Transcription: In Paradisum
Download your free copy of the In Paradisum transcribed into simplified modern notation, and also adapted into English.

Free Score: Nun danket alle Gott by Rinck
Download a free score to a short Choralvorspiele by Rinck on the well-beloved tune Nun danket alle Gott.

Has no one condemned you?
Click here to obtain a free transcription of “Nemo te condemnávit”, the communion antiphon for Lent V, rendered into english.

Ad Orientem
A 3 minute apologia pro ad orientem. Why the priest should face God and not the people.


Lenten Gospel Acclamations
In this post, I invite you to take a quick look at one possible option for your lenten gospel acclamation.

“Woman, behold Thy son…”
James J. Richardson introduces his newest motet, “Múlier, ecce filius tuus” (“Woman, behold Thy son…”) from the Seven Last Words of Christ.

In the sight of the angels…
James discusses his setting of Psalm 138 “In the sight of the angels, I will sing Your praises, Lord!” — adapted 1:1 from a gregorian antiphon which treats the same text.


Puer Natus Est • Manuscript Fun!
Ancient manuscripts can be made fit for singing by modern choirs. Here we treat “Puer Natus Est” for Christmas Mass.


Psalterium Currens Project
Take a look at the Psalterium Currens project, which is an expert recording of all 150 psalms!

Benedicat tibi Dominus ex Sion (Psalm 128)
James discusses adapting the melody found in two ancient Cistercian antiphonales into a new chant-inspired psalm setting of Psalm 128 (127).


