Course: Marian Antiphons with Ben Frederick
Ben Frederick – Director of Music at Louisianna’s St. Joseph Abbey & Seminary College – journeys through the four great seasonal Marian hymns. He teaches where the hymns come from, the basics of singing Gregorian chant, and how these ancient hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary can root our prayer at the end of each day.
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Lesson 2: Alma Redemptoris Mater
Next we delve into the Alma Redemptoris Mater, a beautiful ancient hymn telling of Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, the star of the sea.
Next we delve into the Alma Redemptoris Mater, a beautiful ancient hymn telling of Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, the star of the sea.
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Lesson 3: Ave Regina Caelorum
Sung from Candlemas (February 2nd) through Lent and the arrival of the Easter Vigil, the Ave Regina Caelorum is a 12th Century hymn that honors Mary’s place in heaven and her intercession as the Mother of God.
Sung from Candlemas (February 2nd) through Lent and the arrival of the Easter Vigil, the Ave Regina Caelorum is a 12th Century hymn that honors Mary’s place in heaven and her intercession as the Mother of God.
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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR: BEN FREDERICK
Ben Frederick is the Director of Music at St. Joseph Abbey & Seminary College in Covington, Louisianna. He holds degreees from the University of Louisiana and University Texas at Austin. He is a husband, father of five, and lives in Covington.
