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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Archives for August 2018

Dr. Lucas Tappan · August 31, 2018

New Catholic Choral School…in Detroit!

“Qui bene cantat bis orat!”

Richard J. Clark · August 31, 2018

Join a Choir! Now!

When you sing in a choir, know that you will impact people’s lives in ways you cannot imagine and likely in ways you will never know.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 30, 2018

Simple Mass Propers (1909)

When choirs cannot sing the proper properly…

Dr. Alfred Calabrese · August 29, 2018

Saving the Church, One Choir at a Time

On the ground in our parishes and in our choirs is where the truth lies. Let us not retreat.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 27, 2018

PDF • Scottish Catholic Hymnal (453 Pages)

“Authorized by the archbishops and bishops of Scotland for use in the Scottish dioceses.”

Andrew Leung · August 23, 2018

New Discovery in Canada

Some great contemporary choral works from a Canadian composer.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 22, 2018

“Adoro Te Devote” • A Bad Translation in Hymnals

How can people claim this is a translation of the hymn by St. Thomas Aquinas?

Jeff Ostrowski · August 21, 2018

14th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)

“Now if God so clothe the grass of the field, which is today, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more you, O ye of little faith!”

Jeff Ostrowski · August 20, 2018

“Vatican II Hymnal” (1974) by Terry L. Haws

“It is also tragic to note that the hymnal was officially approved by the music commission of the Archdiocese of Seattle.” —Fr. Joseph Roff

Jeff Ostrowski · August 16, 2018

Rehearsal videos • “Gloria” by Father Victoria

How important is honesty?

Jeff Ostrowski · August 15, 2018

13th Sunday after Pentecost (Extraordinary Form)

“Have regard, O Lord, to Thy covenant, and forsake not to the end the souls of Thy poor.”

Andrew Leung · August 14, 2018

A Chinese “Ave Maria”

Ave Maria composed in Chinese style by Mons. Anthony CM Lau.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 13, 2018

PDF Download • “Leeds Catholic Hymnal” (232 pages)

A hymnal out of print for fifty years has been scanned by Mr. Colin E. Jackson!

Fr. David Friel · August 12, 2018

The New Spanish Missal as Opportunity

Seizing the Moment to Sing a Truly New Song to the Lord

Richard J. Clark · August 10, 2018

Janet Hunt and Music of the Pipe Organ • “On a Sacred Note”

Catholic TV focuses on the indispensable role of the pipe organ with Janet Hunt.

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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

Quick Thoughts

    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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Random Quote

Saint Phillip Neri founded a religious congregation called the Oratory. Animuccia was involved from early on and remained “maestro di capella” of the Oratory until his death. The Oratory was able to attract many musicians who volunteered their services, including the famous singer Francesco Soto de Langa from the Capella Sistina, the composer Palestrina, and probably the composer Tomás Luis de Victoria who lived in the same house as St. Phillip Neri for five years.

— Source Unknown

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