Contemplative Evensong

Music Notes for Contemplative Evensong, September 29th, 2021 Feast of St. Michael & All Angels Contributed by Dr. Edward Maki-Schramm, Music Director Choral Evensong is a service of scripture, prayer, and music. I mean lots of music! It has been sung in the...
Detroit Aria Competition Moves Online

Detroit Aria Competition Moves Online

It’s time for the Detroit Aria Competition! In a year where all live performances are cancelled due to the pandemic, our resident opera company, Opera MODO, is working hard to promote the art of operatic singing while supporting struggling artists and students....

Beata Viscera – Music Notes

Music Notes, provided by Dr. Edward Maki-Schramm, Director of Music Beata Viscera (Blessed Offspring) is a Marian piece intended for the Communion section of the Mass. The text is used at all times in the Roman rite (except during Advent) as the Communion motet of the...

music notes 26JUL2020

Music Notes for Sunday, July 26th – Provided by Dr. Edward Maki-Schramm, Music Director Fela Sowande (1905-1987) was a Nigerian musician and composer. He was born near Lagos and was the son of Emmanuel Sowande, a priest and pioneer of NIgerian church music. As a...
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