The Recovering Choir Director

Gregor Kollmorgen at New Liturgical Movement has alerted readers there of beginners’ Gregorian chant lessons that will take place this summer at the Institute of Christ the King’s St. Francis de Sales Oratory in South St. Louis.

Upon reading their announcement, I couldn’t help but notice the similarities between its wording and an earlier announcement made right here some months ago.

Far from being angry, I’m very happy that much of it was worthy to be left untouched!

This is a great and noble undertaking, and I hope the people of St. Louis take advantage of the opportunity to acquire a grounding in singing the parts of the liturgy that pertain to them — whether or not they are members of the Oratory community.

Update (May 1, 2009): I received not one, but two e-mail messages expressing regret over the copying of the text, as well as a notice that the copy had been altered as of today.  Additionally, I had a wonderful phone conversation with Nick Botkins, the director of music at the Oratory.

In a way, I almost feel bad that I noticed the similarities; however, without that “happy fault” we may not have established direct lines of communication!