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Can anyone in the society explain the authenticity of sacred music in the celebration of the Holy Mass? I can't explain why no one is allowed to use accompaniment recordings during the celebration of the Holy Mass. My brother and sister told me about it but they haven't explained why there should be no recordings during the sacred performances. Can you answer this question? My brother told me that they may use recordings only if there's an extreme necessity or demands of the church. But why are recordings 'violations' to what church men called authenticity of sacred music in the liturgy of the Most Holy Eucharist?

Can anyone in the society explain the authenticity of sacred music in the celebration of the Holy Mass? I can't explain why no one is allowed to use accompaniment recordings during the celebration of the Holy Mass. My brother and sister told me about it but they haven't explained why there should be no recordings during the sacred performances. Can you answer this question? My brother told me that they may use recordings only if there's an extreme necessity or demands of the church. But why are recordings 'violations' to what church men called authenticity of sacred music in the liturgy of the Most Holy Eucharist?

St. Joseph's Catherdral, Jefferson City, MO, a parish of 1,500 families, seeks a Director of Music. Responsibilities of the full time position include oversight of the music program, training and scheduling of musicians and cantors, director of a 45 member adult choir, serving as accompanist or choir directgor for two of our four masses each weekend, additional diocesan masses and services as necessary, participation in pastoral staff committees and other duties. Quailifications include a minimum of a bachelor's degree in music, music education, or a comparable field; a minumum of five years' experience as an adult choir director in a church setting; competent keyboard skills, preferably organ and piano, Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish, Director 2305 W Main Jefferson City, MO 65109 stjosephb@juno.com