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CCWatershed Is In Financial Trouble!

May 25, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

“In truth, I’ve done a decidedly poor job soliciting money.” —Jeff Ostrowski

On Mistakes (Part II of II)

May 27, 2022 By Keven Smith

How we all respond to mistakes can have a huge effect on the cohesiveness and sound of our choirs.

PDF Download • “Spanish TLM Missal” (2,288 pages)

May 26, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

A french version (1,798 pages) is also available for free PDF download.

Summer Courses in Sacred Music in New York

May 26, 2022 By Charles Weaver

This summer, there are several interesting graduate-level courses on offer at St. Joseph’s Seminary in New York.

The USCCB desires your input!

May 24, 2022 By Corpus Christi Watershed

“All contributions will be shared anonymously to ensure all questions can be answered with honesty and authenticity.”

Review • A Catholic Book of Hymns

May 24, 2022 By Veronica Brandt

A budget, orthodox option for your parish music program.

PDF Download • “A Canon Choirs Love!”

May 21, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

You will notice Father Guerrero takes the chant melody (“Beata Mater”) and creates a perfect canon between Soprano and Alto.

On Mistakes (Part I of II)

May 21, 2022 By Keven Smith

We choir directors can’t eliminate mistakes entirely. But here’s what we can do to minimize them.

“Gregorian Chant Not In Danger Pope Tells French”

May 19, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Actual headline from 9 April 1964.

PDF Download • “O Salutaris” (Modern Setting)

May 18, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

If there’s a more beautiful setting of this text, I don’t know what it could be.

Summer Ward Method Courses • CUA 2022

May 17, 2022 By Fr. David Friel

Study the Ward Method this summer in Washington, DC.

PDF Download • 2022 “Vespers Booklet” (99 Pages)

May 17, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

If you spot typos, please let us know!

“Playing the Pipe Organ” • By Richard Nixon

May 16, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Does the music of Franz Liszt belong to Adolf Hitler?

Prayer of Abandonment,  Saint Charles de Foucauld

May 15, 2022 By Richard J. Clark

This will be sung at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome and at the Basilica of Saint Francis Assisi.

Worst Chanting I’ve Ever Heard

May 14, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

The Supreme Court has been in the news lately.

Musician-Saints Throughout the Ages

May 13, 2022 By Daniel Tucker

Short biographical sketches of men and women who were church musicians themselves and who can empathize with the joys and struggles of our profession.

“Big Reveal” by the Symposium Committee

May 10, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

We are so pleased to welcome this priest!

Quote: “A weekend our choir will not soon forget!”

May 9, 2022 By Corpus Christi Watershed

St. Mary’s: “Our singers experienced an incredible weekend working with Mr. Kevin Allen, the world-renowned composer.”

A Curious Rhythmic Detail in Tomorrow’s Jubilus

May 7, 2022 By Charles Weaver

Occasionally the Solesmes rhythmic markings are surprising, as in one of tomorrow’s alleluias. Can we make sense of this?

“Yes or No?” • Thoughts On Singing The Creed

May 7, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

If his choir sounds terrible, why would you trust his advice?

“Repertoire Page” • Sacred Music Symposium 2022

May 3, 2022 By Corpus Christi Watershed

Sign up today! A few voice parts still have openings.

A “Dirty” Word (For Musicians)

April 30, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Around the year 1955, “transcription” became a dirty word.

Choir Directors • “Is It Worth The Struggle?”

April 23, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

The choir director’s vocation is chock-full of difficulties.

{ Next Year! } • Somber Kyrie Settings For Lent

April 18, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Corpus Christi Watershed has provided rehearsal videos to assist choir members who do not read music well.

Kevin Allen’s “Dómine Convértere” Sung At Saint Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City)

April 13, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

The Vatican’s choir sounds beautiful these days—no longer is it “the scandal of Christendom.”

PDF Download • SATB “Refrain” for Good Friday

April 11, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Is it “traditional” to receive Holy Communion on Good Friday?

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PDF Download • “Regina Caeli for 3 Voices”

April 6, 2022 By Andrea Leal

I never shared this before because pride and perfectionism held me back.

“Victimæ Paschali Laudes” • Nineteen (19) Organ Accompaniments

April 6, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Including a remarkable musical setting by Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923).

“Three Hymns for Lent” • (Rec. 03/10/2022)

March 15, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Sometimes what goes without saying must be said.

PDF • “Hymn Suggestions For Each Sunday”

March 9, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

The conscientious choirmaster takes people where they are and then—carefully and prudently—leads them to something higher.

Seriously? • Bishop of Lexington Insists the Dominican Rite Never Existed (!)

February 4, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

These problematic assertions by Bishop Stowe will have to be withdrawn at some point.

“Sample Pages” • Campion Missal (2022 edition)

February 1, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Sophia Institute Press has made a huge announcement regarding the 3rd edition.

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avatar for Jeff OstrowskiJeff Ostrowski
Los Angeles, California
avatar for Keven SmithKeven Smith
Sacramento, California
avatar for Charles WeaverCharles Weaver
Norwalk, Connecticut
avatar for Veronica BrandtVeronica Brandt
Sydney, Australia
avatar for Fr. David FrielFr. David Friel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
avatar for Richard J. ClarkRichard J. Clark
Boston, Massachusetts
avatar for Daniel TuckerDaniel Tucker
South Bend, IN
avatar for Andrea LealAndrea Leal
Las Vegas, Nevada
avatar for Veronica MorenoVeronica Moreno
West Covina, California
avatar for Dr. Gregory HamiltonDr. Gregory Hamilton
Dallas, Texas
avatar for Lucas TappanLucas Tappan
Topeka, Kansas
avatar for Cynthia OstrowskiCynthia Ostrowski
Los Angeles, California
avatar for William J. FritzWilliam J. Fritz
Orange County, CA
avatar for Dr. Alfred CalabreseDr. Alfred Calabrese
Dallas, Texas
avatar for Christopher MuellerChristopher Mueller
Louisville, Kentucky
avatar for Corrinne MayCorrinne May
Singapore
avatar for Wilfrid JonesWilfrid Jones
Cambridge, UK
avatar for Patrick TorsellPatrick Torsell
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
avatar for Andrew LeungAndrew Leung
Hong Kong, China

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Thus the priest-celebrant, putting on the person of Christ, alone offers sacrifice, and not the people, nor clerics, nor even priests who reverently assist. All, however, can and should take an active part in the Sacrifice. “The Christian people, though participating in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, do not thereby possess a priestly power,” We stated in the Encyclical Mediator Dei (AAS, vol 39, 1947, p. 553).

— Pope Pius XII (2 November 1954)

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