Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-17

struments should merely sustain but never
Cypress 1t.
1T is not permitted to have the chant pre-
coded by long prelude, Or interrupted with
intermezzo pieces. The sound of the organ
as an accompaniment to the chant in
preludes and the like must be not only gov
erned by the special nature of the instru-
ment, but must participate in all qualities
proper to sacred music as above enum-
Grated. The employment of the piano is
forbidden in the church, It's is also that of
loud-sounding or lighter instruments, such
as drums, cymbals, bells and the like It Is
strictly forbidden to have bands play in
church, and only in special cases, with the
consent Of the ordinary, will 1t be permissi-
BILE to add a number of wind Instruments
limited, well selected and proportional to
the place provided. The composition and
the accompaniment to be executed must be
written in a grave and suitable style, and
similar in all respects to that proper to the
organ. In professions outside the church
the ordinary may give permission for a
band, provided no profane pieces are ex-
ecuted. 1t will be desirable in such cases
that the band confine itself to accompany-
ing some spiritual cantice sung in Latin
or in the vernacular by the singers and the
p1ous associations which take part in the
procession
Thus it may be seen that general carry
ing into effect of the tbove bull In Wash
ington will mark a wide departure in Cath
Ollie Church services Musically. solos by
female voices have been a DISTINGUISHING
part of the devotions from the general Law
mans standpoint. A fine choir attracts
large numbers to a church not only of
Catholics themselves, but those of other de-
nominations. AS is well known, large or
chestras are sometimes employed and the
brass, reed and string instruments add
much in effectiveness and volume to the
solemn ceremonies of the Catholic Church
But 1t has been stated with much positive
ness that within a year at least these col
lateral parts of the service are to be dis
pensed with. to be succeeded by the more
Somber Gregorian chant. Holy Trinity
Church. in Georgetown, under the direction
of the Jesuit fathers, was the first church
in this city to introduce an all-male choir
among the Catholic houses of worship Palm
Sunday last St. Pauls Church also intro
duced the Gregorian chant. 1t was stated
yesterday that St. Stephens Roman Catho-
lie Church, of which Rev. Father Caughy
is rector, has dispensed with the mixed
choir. and has all but completed the roster
of what is thought will be among the best
all-male choirs among the Catholic churches
of ashington.
1t will probably be surprise also to the
Catholics of Washington that ST. Aloysius'
Church will today inaugurate the regu-
lar winter schedule of services with the in
PRODUCTION of boys choir, and In the same
connection 1t is stated that ere long the
regular choir will be reorganized and a male
choir instituted.
The choir at st. Aloysius' Church ranks
high among choral bodies In the Roman
Catholic Church In this city, and under the
direction of Prof. Kubel an excellent mu-
steal standard has been maintained.
All the other Catholic choirs of Washing
ton will doubtless change their makeup at a
very early date, or as soon as practicable.
The Stars informant states that 1t will
probably be day or two before the letter
of Cardinal Gibbons Is In the hands of all
the local rectors. when active developments
in Catholic Church musical matters may be
expected.