“I will certainly read anything Patrick Williams writes with interest because he is clearly knowledgeable and conversant with the early sources in an entirely admirable way.” —Dr. Charles Weaver, Professor, The Juilliard School

“I am amazed at how much heart and effort you were willing to put into this whole project.  It’s clearly the work of an impassioned musician.  If the goal is to make the mensural chant accessible to people, then the website utterly succeeds in its aim.  We want our Christians to grow into this experience, give them a foretaste of what’s to come as we press ahead with the research and project work, and what you’ve done here is a grand leap in that direction.” —Kevin M. Rooney, translator of Jan van Biezen’s Rhythm, Meter and Tempo in Gregorian Chant

“I’m in awe at your energy and dedication.” —R. John Blackley, Schola Antiqua of New York

“This is a remarkable resource for anyone who loves Gregorian chant and seeks to sing it with fidelity to the manuscripts.  Williams is well known for his engagement in the ‘Gregorian Rhythm Wars' debates on CCWatershed, where he presented a careful case for proportional rhythm based on his study of the oldest chant manuscripts.  His work is not a dismissal of the Solesmes Method, which has served the Church for over a century, but rather a continuation of the scholarly conversation.  His edition of the Propers invites singers to look more deeply into the sources and sing with confidence that their rhythm reflects the intention of the tradition’s earliest notators.  In practice, the results are beautiful: his interpretation is precise yet prayerful, allowing the texts of the Propers to shine and the melody to flow naturally.  This edition reflects his scholarship, musicianship, and deep love for the liturgy.  It is a gift to scholas, parishes, and anyone who wishes to engage seriously with the Church’s chant tradition.” —Claudia Vanderschraaf, cantor and professional cellist

“My world’s been turned upside down!  I don’t know how I missed out on any academic presentation of proportional rhythm, but I did.  That’s why I can’t thank you enough for your writings and for your website!  I’ve learned a lot already, and am pretty much converted.” —Christopher Berry, Assistant Professor, Catholic Institute of Sacred Music, St. Patrick’s Seminary

“Your newly printed book of proportional rhythm chant is quite an impressive feat of scholarship!  My compliments!” —Andrew Miller, former seminarian for the Diocese of Phoenix and the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter

“I recognize good scholarship when I see it.  You are to be congratulated for this book and for training a schola that can sing in this method.” —Dr. J. Richard Haefer, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University