William Mahrt, a towering figure in sacred music, left a legacy of preserving the Church’s traditional liturgical songs. Noted sacred music scholar William “Bill” Mahrt died Jan. 1 at the age of 85.
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I have a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Syracuse University, a Master of Music degree in opera performance from Boston University and ordination and a degree in Sacred Music from ...
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The Yale Institute of Sacred Music will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The school engages musicians, artists and students from around the world in the study and practice of religious ...
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