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Ep 17 - ChantHacks: Great Saint Joseph; hymn by Mark Emerson Donnelly
20 Mar 2025
00:05:53
If you wish to license the print music for this hymn, include it in your hymnal, or would like to commission a hymn like this for your parish, choir, family, or for a special occasion, please email mark@vocalart.org or allanna@vocalart.org.
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Tune: JOSEPH MAGNUS by Mark Emerson Donnelly Harmony by Mark Emerson Donnelly Sung by Cantores in Domo Quartet (at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Omaha, NE) Artwork: Icon of St. Joseph and Christ, by a monk of Fontgombault Abbey (Buy at Clear Creek Abbey's gift shop https://clearcreekmonks.org/gift-shop/st-joseph-and-christ-icon/ )
Full Text: Great Saint Joseph, son of David, Foster father of our Lord, Spouse of Mary ever Virgin, Keeping o'er them watch and ward! In the stable thou didst guard them, With a father's loving care; Thou by God's command didst save them From the cruel Herod's snare.
Three long days in grief and anguish With His Mother sweet and mild, Mary Virgin, didst thou wander Seeking the beloved Child. In the temple thou didst find Him: Oh! What joy then fill'd thy heart! In thy sorrows, in thy gladness Grant us, Joseph, to have a part.
Clasp'd in Jesus' arms and Mary's, When death gently came at last, Thy pure spirit sweetly sighing From its earthly dwelling pass'd. Dear Saint Joseph! By thy passing May our death be like to thine; And with Jesus, Mary, Joseph, May our souls forever shine!
You can also commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music), or host/sponsor workshops for a choir, parish, or diocese. If you’re a choir, schola, or parish music director, I am also available for mentoring. Please contact us either at mark@vocalart.org or allanna@vocalart.org
Merry Christmas & God bless!
Ep 7 - ChantHacks: Regina Caeli, Part 2b (Long Notes, Choral Unity & The Solesmes Method) with Mark Emerson Donnelly
04 Nov 2023
00:18:55
This is Part 2b (of 3) on the Regina Caeli. In this episode, I discuss 1. Different ways of singing the Mora Vocis 2. Elaboration on the Mora Vocis & the Epizema 3. A Choral Unity Experiment
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Ep 6 - ChantHacks: Regina Caeli, Part 2a (Rhythm & the Epizema) with Mark Emerson Donnelly
14 Oct 2023
00:18:52
This is Part 2a (of 3) on the Regina Caeli. In this episode, I discuss 1. Rhythm and the Downbeat 2. The Epizema & the Mora Vocis 3. Choral Unity
This is Part 1 of 2 on the Regina Caeli. In this episode, I present the Organum Novi Mundi of the simple Regina Caeli. Along the way I discuss the similarities and difference of ONM as compared to Anglican Chant. Regina Caeli (chant) Regina Caeli (ONM)
Ep 4 - The Clivis
07 May 2023
00:16:42
There are three melodic movements in music: go up... go down... stay on the same pitch. On the last episode of ChantHacks, we discuss the going up neum of two notes: the Podatus. In this episode we discuss the going down neum of two notes: The Clivis.
To help in ensure that these podcasts can keep going, please consider supporting us at LifeFunder.com/mdonnellymusic NOTE: WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM PROCESSING PAYMENTS AT LifeFunder.com/mdonnellymusic. PLEASE BEAR WITH US AS WE GET THIS IRONED OUT. Also, if you would like me to compose a Mass, motet or hymn for a special occasion, or simply as a gift for a loved one; or come in to work with your choir or schola for a weekend, email me at mark@vocalart.org.
In episode 3 of ChantHacks, Mark discusses one of the most common neumes, the Podatus, and how it's more than just two notes. He also introduces Sanctus "ad libitum" IV, to demonstrate how to sing the podatus in action. (Sorry about the slight echo. The compressor made the singing sound odd, so I left the audio unprocessed.) PDF link to Sanctus "ad libitum" IV PDF link to the whole Missa "ad libitum"
Ep 2 - Ave Regina Coelorum (Organum Novi Mundi)
20 Mar 2023
00:16:55
In this episode, Mark explains the different types of "singing together", and shares his Organum Novi Mundi of Ave Regina Coelorum.
A PDF version of the score (sheet music) is available at
Note: There are two notations for the vowels E & O. An explanation of this International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) notation will be the subject of a future ChantHacks. For now, here's what you need to know:
e = ā (as in skate)
ε = ĕ (as in wet)
o = ō (as in snow)
ͻ = ŏ (as in top)
God bless! MED
PS - If you like Mark's work, please consider supporting it financially at
This is the introductory episode to the new podcast "ChantHacks" with singer, conductor, composer & teacher Mark Emerson Donnelly. Mark will share with you the Gregorian Chant and Polyphony "hacks" he's picked up over the years, as well as his thoughts and philosophy of music.
Please help Mark continue composing and sharing his musical experience. Go to www.lifefunder.com/mdonnellymusic
Ep 15 - ChantHacks: All Saints at St. Michael's - 25th Anniversary Re-issue
16 Nov 2024
00:09:36
Listen to the unwrapping of the very first CD! The All Saints at St. Michael’s-25th Anniversary Re-issue is now available for purchase in the US and Canada, shipping included! All Saints at St. Michael’s-25th Anniversary Re-issue and our family's popular Christmas CD Carol of the Bells can both be ordered through our new store at markemersondonnelly.com/shop. They should arrive in plenty of time for Christmas. When ordering BOTH CD's (and having them shipped to the same address), use the coupon code ALLSAINTS to get $5 off the total!
You can also commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music), or host/sponsor workshops for a choir, parish, or diocese. If you’re a choir, schola, or parish music director, I am also available for mentoring. Please contact us either at mark@vocalart.org or allanna@vocalart.org
God bless!
Ep 14 - ChantHacks: Charles Weaver interview, Part 2, w/Mark Emerson Donnelly
29 Apr 2024
00:18:45
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This is Part 2 of my interview with Charles Weaver, who teaches at the Julliard School of Music in New York. In this episode, Charlie and I discuss the importance of sight-singing. See Charlie's bio on Julliard: https://www.juilliard.edu/music/faculty/weaver-charles
Leave a comment if you're going to practice sight-singing or want to know how to start!
1) Subscribe to our mailing list for upcoming special announcements about my work at https://markemersondonnelly.com/get-involved/ You'll receive a separate email with FREE sheet music for TWO Regina Caeli's that you can sing for the rest of Eastertide!
2) You can also commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music) for your parish or for a special occasion! Email mark@vocalart.org to schedule a video call for discussion, and see the link below for more info. https://markemersondonnelly.com/music/sacred-compositions/
Ep 13 - ChantHacks: Soriano's "Regina Caeli" arranged by Mark Emerson Donnelly
22 Apr 2024
00:12:14
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Leave a comment below and like this episode if you thought Mark's "hack" was successful!
In this episode, Mark discusses why he arranged Francesco Soriano's "Regina Caeli". Give a listen to hear this unique piece, which you can sing for the rest of Easter!
1) To support this podcast and other projects, go to https://www.lifefunder.com/mdonnellymusic
2) You can commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music) for your parish or for a special occasion! Email mark@vocalart.org to schedule a video call for discussion, and see the link below for more info. https://markemersondonnelly.com/music/sacred-compositions/
Ep 12 - ChantHacks: Regina Caeli (simple/ONM revisited)
15 Apr 2024
00:11:46
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the sheet music for Mark's "Organum Novi Mundi" (ONM) of the Regina Caeli! https://markemersondonnelly.com/get-involved/
In this episode, Mark discusses further the Rules of Style and re-visits Ep. 5 about his Organum Novi Mundi of the simple Regina Caeli. You also hear an inspiring recording of the Regina Caeli by the monks of Solesmes directed by Dom Gajard (1885-1972), the model of the Solesmes method!
1) You can commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music) for your parish or for a special occasion! Email mark@vocalart.org to schedule a video call for discussion, and see the link below for more info. https://markemersondonnelly.com/music/sacred-compositions/
You can get CD's by Fontgambault and Clear Creek at Clear Creek Abbey's gift shop! https://clearcreekmonks.org/shop/
Happy Eastertide!
Ep 11 - ChantHacks: Charles Weaver interview, w/Mark Emerson Donnelly (Part 1)
28 Mar 2024
00:23:52
This is Part 1 of my interview with Charles Weaver, who teaches at the Julliard School of Music in New York. In this episode, Mark and Charlie discuss "informed" performance practice and the "Old" Solesmes Method. See Charlie's bio on Julliard: https://www.juilliard.edu/music/faculty/weaver-charles
In this episode, Mark focuses on the most frequent congregational response at Mass, "Amen," discussing WHY we should try to SOUND like we mean what we're saying, how we ought NOT to sound, and how we CAN sound as sincere and inspiring to others as possible, using the Old Solesmes Method.
You can also commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music), or host/sponsor workshops for a choir, parish, or diocese. If you’re a choir, schola, or parish music director, I am also available for mentoring. Please contact us either at mark@vocalart.org or allanna@vocalart.org
Happy New Year & God bless!
Ep 9 - ChantHacks: Alleluia-Laetatus Sum & The Jubilus (Let the Music Speak) with Mark Emerson Donnelly
In this second installment of the "Let the Music Speak" series, Mark again demonstrates how we can look at the music of Gregorian Chant as Commentary on the text. This episode looks at the "jubilus" of the Alleluia chant for the 2nd Sunday of Advent! Listen to learn about this centuries-old practice of joyful Catholic worship!
You can also commission a composition (like the ChantHacks extro music), or host/sponsor workshops for a choir, parish, or diocese. If you’re a choir, schola, or parish music director, I am also available for mentoring. Please contact us either at mark@vocalart.org or allanna@vocalart.org
Merry Christmas & God bless!
Ep 8 - ChantHacks: De profundis (Let the Music Speak) with Mark Emerson Donnelly
25 Nov 2023
00:19:42
This is the Grand Launch of ChantHacks, and is the first installment of "Let the Music Speak" series.
In the this episode, Mark demonstrates how we can look at the music as a means of commenting on the text or lyrics.
Please support these podcasts and other projects. Go to https://LifeFunder.com/mdonnellymusic