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1928 Weinmann Graduale (on modern staves)

Corpus Christi Watershed · March 19, 2013

ERE IS THE bibliographical information: Gradualbuch: Auszug aus der Editio Vaticana mit Choralnoten, Violinschlssel, geeigneter Transposition, Ubersetzung der Texte und Rubriken • Herausgegeben von Dr. Karl Weinmann (1873-1929) • 1928: Regensburg, Rom, New York & Cincinnati • Druck und Verlag von Friedrich Pustet • Typograph des Heil. Apost. Stuhles und der heil. Ritenkongregation • Weinmann’s Editio Vaticana in Pothier’s Gregorian chant notation BUT ON MODERN STAVES. 676 pages

*  PDF Download • “Gradual on Modern Staves” (1 of 4)
—92.2MB • “Introduction” + “Proper of the Time” until Easter Sunday
*  PDF Download • “Gradual on Modern Staves” (2 of 4)
—85.3MB • “Proper of the Time” starting at Easter Sunday
*  PDF Download • “Gradual on Modern Staves” (3 of 4)
—191MB • “Proper of the Saints” + “Votive Masses”
*  PDF Download • “Gradual on Modern Staves” (3 of 4)
—89MB • “Settings for the Ordinary of the Mass (Kyriale)” + “Indices”

BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Karl Weinmann (1873-1929) was a Roman Catholic priest. It is not known whether he was associated in any way with THE SAINT LEO INSTITUTE FOR SACRED MUSIC, which was founded by Father Franz Xaver Mathias in 1913. Fr. Mathias was an Alsatian priest and organist. Dr. Franz Haberl in a letted dated November 8th, 1908 says among other things: “The question of rhythm has not been solved by the publication of the Vatican edition of the chant.” Dr. Weinmann, author of Geschichte der Kirchenmusik (Leipzig, 1908), and professor of the history of Church music at Dr. Haberl’s school in Ratisbon…

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“Music List” • 22nd in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Some have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 31 August 2025, which is the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are conveniently stored at the spectacular feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.

—Jeff Ostrowski

“The Worm That Dieth Not”

My pastor asked me to write a column for our parish bulletin with reflections on the sacred liturgy and church music. In my most recent article, I discuss “The Worm That Dieth Not.” At this website, you can access it conveniently; simply scroll down to the one dated 31 August 2025.

—Jeff Ostrowski

A Nice Hymn In Spanish

In my humble opinion, this is a really beautiful hymn in Spanish. If I practice diligently, I’ll be able to pronounce all the words properly. If you’re someone who’s interested in obtaining a melody only version (suitable for your congregational ORDER OF WORSHIP) you can steal that from this.

—Jeff Ostrowski

Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)

How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).

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Pope Pius XII Hymnal?

Have you ever heard of the Pope Pius XII Hymnal? It’s a real book, published in the United States in 1959. Here’s a sample page so you can verify with your own eyes it existed.

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“Hybrid” Chant Notation?

Over the years, many have tried to ‘simplify’ plainsong notation. The O’Fallon Propers attempted to simplify the notation—but ended up making matters worse. Dr. Karl Weinmann tried to do the same in the time of Pope Saint Pius X by replacing each porrectus. You can examine a specimen from his edition and see whether you agree he complicated matters. In particular, look at what he did with éxsules fílii Hévae.

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