update desc

1 files changed, 31 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/src/blog/schola-for-beginners/index.md b/src/blog/schola-for-beginners/index.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..30574d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/blog/schola-for-beginners/index.md
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+---
+title: The Schola for Beginners
+date: November 29, 2024
+subtitle: An introduction to singing chant for the traditional Latin Mass.
+description: An introduction to singing chant for the traditional Latin Mass.
+draft: yes
+---
+
+Do you aspire to join the schola at your parish? Or perhaps you've been asked
+to assemble a schola at your chapel so that you can have Sung Masses?
+This guide is for you!
+
+This page contains everything I wish I knew when I first began chanting for the
+traditional Mass. It's not an exhaustive reference, but it will teach you the
+jargon needed to get your feet off the ground.
+
+This is a work in progress. Please [email me](mailto:"Cullum Smith" <cullum@sacredheartsc.com>)
+with any corrections or suggestions.
+
+## Target Audience
+
+This guide assumes that you have a general familiarity with the traditional Mass
+and liturgical calendar.
+
+It also assumes that you have some existing musical skill. You should be familiar
+with rhythm, standard music notation, solfège, etc. Ideally, you have experience
+singing with choirs or playing a musical instrument.
+
+I don't mean to say that modern music skills are *required* to learn chant—sometimes
+it can actually be a stumbling block! But since most people come to the
+schola with some prior music experience, that's who I'll be writing for.