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Crucial Tip For Choir Directors

January 28, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

Don’t listen to excuses!

Father Herbert Thurston • “I Fear the Man With One Book”

January 28, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

“Sometimes there was the possibility to be faced that a particular line of research could never be followed to a successful conclusion because the evidence was now no longer available.”

What is the Tonic Accent?

January 26, 2023 By Charles Weaver

We should define our terms. What makes a syllable accented, and what makes an accent a tonic accent?

PDF Download • 1909 “Modern Notation” Gradual (Extremely Rare) — 712 Pages

January 25, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

The truth is stranger than fiction.

Folk Mass Clip • Priest Facing “Ad Orientem”

January 23, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

Then he got really angry (because it dawned on him what he’d just admitted).

“On Eagles’ Wings?” • I Found Something Better!

January 20, 2023 By Corrinne May

The songs and hymns were pleasantly familiar … to the point where after twelve years I could play by heart every song in the ‘Breaking Bread’ hymnal.

Hidden Gem: Adoro Te Devote (Carlotta Ferrari)

January 19, 2023 By Keven Smith

Find out why this motet is simple enough for beginning choirs yet demanding enough to challenge seasoned singers.

PDF Download • “Keenly Rare!” • Gregorian Chant Booklet on 5 Lines (1920) — 326 Pages

January 17, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

There must have been a need for such a booklet, otherwise he would not have gone to the trouble of creating it!

Church Music • “Should It Make Your Congregation Happy or Sad?”

January 17, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

If your priest approaches you after Mass and says the music sounded horrible, it’s incorrect to reply: “Well, that’s how it’s supposed to be.”

Getting More Mileage out of a Polyphonic Requiem

January 15, 2023 By Patrick Williams

“Many choirs only have the opportunity to sing a choral Requiem Mass once a year, if that.” —Patrick Williams

PDF Download • “Organ Accompaniment Booklet” (25 pages) — Vespers, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

January 15, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

The internet is putting good people in touch with one another.

Introducing The Saint Hildegard Project

January 15, 2023 By Daniel Tucker

Comprised of men and women who share a fervent devotion to the music itself, The Saint Hildegard Project strives to teach with integrity and perform with excellence for the edification of souls and the glory of God.

Video • “Counting Gregorian Chant” … according to Dom Mocquereau’s Method

January 14, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

The example chosen is the strenuous offertory (“Jubiláte Déo”) for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

New Lectionary for the USA • Coming in 2028?

January 13, 2023 By Andrea Leal

“Work hasn’t even begun on the next Lectionary, and there’s nothing definite about 2028 as a date.” — Father Andrew V. Menke, director of the USCCB liturgical committee

Hymn Experiment • “Does This Work?”

January 13, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

If memory serves, his exact words were: “Gee, I never thought about that before.” Astonishing!

PDF Download • Max Springer’s Gradual in Modern Notation (870 pages) — Extravagantly Rare!

January 11, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

In addition to this rare book by Max Springer (870 pages), I release the draft copy of a new Gregorian project (157 pages).

Which Hymnal Did Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Endorse?

January 8, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

Musicians can have a stronger voice than even the legendary Fulton J. Sheen!

What Exactly Is Dr. Peter Wagner Talking About?

January 6, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

“These manuscripts had to be sought out in the public or capitular libraries, whose conservators were often hardly supportive of—if not outright hostile to—the reproduction of their treasures.”

“Solesmes Method” • Where was it developed?

January 5, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

Father Ralph March wrote: “If any single man could deserve the title father of the renewed chant it would be Dom Joseph Pothier.”

PDF Download • The Official Funeral Booklet for Pope Benedict XVI (37 pages)

January 4, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

We strive to emphasize the positive on this blog, but I have to admit…

PDF Download • Ancient Christmas Hymn with Modern Harmonies (4 pages)

January 4, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

She said: “Jeff, you should record these harmonies with human voices, to illustrate what you mean.”

Document restricting the Latin Mass “broke Pope Benedict’s heart” says Archbishop Gänswein

January 3, 2023 By Corpus Christi Watershed

The motu proprio 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑠 𝐶𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑠 “hit him pretty hard” says the private secretary to the Pope Emeritus.

“Sacred Time” Framed on our Wall

January 2, 2023 By Veronica Moreno

According to Cardinal Ratzinger “man is woven into the fabric of the universe. Time is first of all a cosmic phenomenon. Man lives with the stars.”

“Chant Rhythm Wars” • Chorale and Chant Carefully Considered (2 Jan 2023)

January 2, 2023 By Patrick Williams

“The equalist plainchant of the High Middle Ages is as far removed from the rhythmic chant of the Early Middle Ages as the isometric chorales are from their rhythmic predecessors.” —Patrick Williams

PDF Download • Extremely Rare! • Gregorian Accompaniments (513 pages)

January 1, 2023 By Jeff Ostrowski

Dr. Peter Wagner, a famous musicologist, founded the “Gregorian Academy” in Freiburg (Switzerland).

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“Requiescat In Pace” • Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

December 31, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Josef Ratzinger, who did so much good for the church.

PDF Download • “What Child Is This?” • Jeff’s Arrangement of This Carol … in Latin!

December 24, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

This morning I sat down and arranged what—in my view—is one of the beautiful Christmas carols.

Young Boys Who “Play” Mass

December 18, 2022 By Veronica Moreno

A mother describes her son’s love for the Mass. He memorizes and recruits friends to “play Mass.” We are a people of hope.

PDF Download • “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” for 2 parts

December 18, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

I didn’t have the heart to tell this fellow that the same melody occurs at other times of the liturgical year.

Available Now! • 4th Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

Those who so desire may now download this organ accompaniment booklet (25 pages) for the 4th Sunday of Advent, including the “O ANTIPHON” for 18 December 2022.

PDF • “Rorate Mass Musical Booklet” (39 pages)

December 15, 2022 By Jeff Ostrowski

In my humble opinion, that ‘explanation’ is sheer, unadulterated gobbledygook.

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“We decided to entrust this work to learned men of our selection. They very carefully collated all their work with the ancient codices in Our Vatican Library and with reliable, preserved or emended codices from elsewhere. Besides this, these men consulted the works of ancient and approved authors concerning the same sacred rites; and thus they have restored the Missal itself to the original form and rite of the holy Fathers.”

— ‘Pope St. Pius V (Quo Primum, 1570)’

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