Meet Nina Rose! The angelic voice you hear on Sing the Hours.

Paul interviews his sister Nina about how she got into Gregorian chant and how her schola is doing. You may have heard her on our sister podcast, Sing the Hours.

00:00 Welcome to Chants and Rants with Paul and Nina Rose
00:10 Nina is Paul's little sister.
00:32 Nina is short for Antonina, a beautiful Italian name.
00:49 How has Nina's schola been going?
01:14 How did Nina first become a cantor?
02:43 How did the church first find out Nina could sing?
04:15 How did they know Nina could sing?
04:39 Two years ago, Nina knew nothing about chanting a Mass.
05:06 Nina was plugged into a Novus Ordo Mass already incorporating traditional chant.
05:17 How much do our listeners know about the musical recommendations for the Mass?
05:54 What tools did Nina use to learn to familiarize herself with the music expected at this Mass?
7:40 Nina's first rehearsal was a trainwreck, but now she can sight read chant.
07:56 How months did it take before Nina felt at ease with chant?
09:11 When did Nina first get the idea to start a schola?
09:25 A Brief Summary of Antiphons and Their Appropriate Use
10:25 Here's an idea of what they sound like.
11:02 Where did Nina first get the idea to expand her work into a schola?
11:45 The idea to start a schola came gradually. It began with a Christmas Mass.
12:21 The following year, another Christmas Mass.
12:52 "Man is not meant to chant alone." Write that down.
13:28 Nina asked her spiritual director/pastor is they could start a schola.
14:20 Nina's spiritual director said, "Wait."
14:43 How many people were in the schola at the first Mass?
15:20 What is the musical ability of Nina's schola like? Most were almost absolute beginners.
17:08 How has chant been received by the average schola member?
20:46 It's about choosing eternal music.
21:02 What Vatican II says about sacred music.
21:34 Sacred music is transcendent and can speak to all ages.
22:05 It's a shame that our music is not more uniform across parishes.
23:15 When we compartmentalize Masses to appeal to different demographics, the faith is individualized in a harmful way.
24:10 The antidote to tribalism is the transcendent, universal Mass.
24:27 There is an unfortunate modern emphasis on the liturgy serving the people when the liturgy is meant to help people serve God.
25:20 Chant is literally and metaphysically timeless.
25:26 How does Nina help her schola sing together when there's no rhythm to chant, especially when so many are beginners?
27:31 In chant, each neum receives one beat.
27:49 Chant relies on the breath.

[RebeccaStone-eq]

I’m viewing this on Saint Anthony’s feast day. Such a synchronicity thank you so much for all the work you do.

[anabanana]

We finally get to see the beautiful face behind the beautiful voice! So happy to “meet” you, Nina.

[janemazzola]

Wonderfully interesting interview. Thank YOU BOTH for your amazing contributions.

[joshg]

Her voice is totally beautiful, thank you for sharing!! God bless you

[donnahalsted]

So, so happy to see your lovely face, Nina!
I love to hear you join Paul in the Hours. You add to the beauty and reverence. Also, compliments to you on how beautifully the Latin slips off your tongue, especially considering that you did not grow up in the "Latin" days of the Church.
Your gift to us is so heart♥ily appreciated.
God bless you both!

[diannecoil]

I’m so glad to see her!! Her voice is heavenly! I shall never forget her singing The Strife is O’er during Easter Week. I think of it often and it blesses and provides strength. Whenever Nina’s voice surfaces I am truly blessed. May God grant you love and mercy for your journey.

[nancyjoepatrick]

Wow glad to see you Nina, I love ur voice 🤍 I’m from India Bangalore 😊

[kevinbeaumont]

So good to meet you Nina! Your voice is angelic - it's always an extra gift for us when you join Paul in chants. Thank you and the glory is God's!

[betmikael]

Beautiful dress Nina- keep the style in others videos as well❤ God bless you both and may Mother Mary protect and guide you🕊🕊🕊

[chrisschoonmaker]

Thank you Nina and Paul and team. A talented family.Your work and ministry is so important today. Chant should always have Pride of Place, per SSC. Father Ripperger says Chant is important in his work. That says something.
Keep up the good work all y'all.
Pax Christi

[joannenunes]

Nina you have the voice of an angel. You and your brother are an amazing duo!

[carollockhart]

I could listen to you two sing all day. I love when you join Paul in signing the hours. We are truly blessed to have your commitment in singing the hours. I look forward to starting and ending my day with prayer in song. May God bless you abundantly. It's nice to meet you Nina.

[m.riveram]

So great to finally meet Nina. What a talented family! Thank you for explaining your journey through chant. It is so nice to know that chant is something we can all do even with little music background. I have learned so much from both of you. God Bless your family and your ministry! ❤ (Mercedes from Wisconsin)

[renaewalker]

I am making your podcast a habit! God bless you for all you are doing!!

[kenboyer]

What blessed and gifted siblings. Enjoy seeing the two of you—your commitment, your light bantering of each other, your love for each other and for music. Thank you for this.

[markchin]

Thank you Nina and Paul for your clarity, diction and good enunciation in SING THE HOURS day in and day out. You've done justice to the Word of God. Deo gratias for accepting the grace of God and moving with your talents. Fiat for God, and God for you! Alleluia! ❤

[juaneeobonilla]

She's beautiful and sings beautiful! Thank you Jesus for these two servants

[Aggie-zsqi]

Thank you for introducing Nina! She is eloquent and lovely. ❤Your ministry is a God send and I am grateful to be able to participate virtually from Texas for Lauds and Vespers on a daily basis. God bless you and your family, Nina and Father Nathaniel! Viva Christo Rey! ✝️JMJ✝️

[bobthebuildest]

thanks for all you have done paul, ive learned to sing the hours from you
ive been able to take this to my parish and my pastor and i have started leading solemn vespers every sunday!

[jccarlsbadbugkila]

So nice to meet Nina and put a face to her beautiful voice!! 🥹🙏🏽✝️🕊