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well, Catholic decrees aren't my usual thing, but I have had an interesting and enjoyable time learning about the Counter-Reformation and all that...
it sounds like Palestrina did the best he could considering the restrictions (disclaimer-I very much like Palestrina), but then the best composers always do well with restrictions, e.g. J.S.Bach. (interesting stuff here)
as for kids and Palestrina, I'm not surprised at the young choirboy not being thrilled with slower, "beautiful" music, I have the same trouble with my students. fast means better. (too bad for them, we still sing slow, beautiful songs.)
as for "white" notes and psychological stuff, I think it's all blowing in the wind.
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