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(2022, Revised) • Saint Vitus Choir Page

Jeff Ostrowski · April 8, 2020

6 May 2022

Morales Alleluia = #78969
THIS IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY
78969 • Alleluia for OF & EF (Morales Magnificat)

Page 697 from The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal
…rehearsal videos are at #697 and also #868
THIS IS YOUR SECOND PRIORITY
“Christ the Lord is risen today”
TUNE: “Paschal Lamb” • 77 77 D

53998 • “NOH Fauxbourdon”
THIS IS YOUR THIRD PRIORITY
…rehearsal videos are at #53998

5454 • Guerrero SANCTUS & HOSANNA (“Iste Sanctus”)
Make sure you still remember #5454

The CRUX FIDELIS has been added!
#54161 “Crux Fidelis” (Maria Quinn)

The 9:00am Sanctus is
#5454 • Guerrero SANCTUS & HOSANNA (“Iste Sanctus”)
#5305 • Guerrero BENEDICTUS(“Iste Sanctus”)

7 April 2022

Page 441 • #441
YOU MUST KNOW THIS
Salve Caput Cruentatum (“O Sacred Head, surrounded”)
Translation: Sir Henry Williams Baker
TUNE: “Passion Chorale” • 76 76 D

Van Nuffel “Alleluia” for Easter
YOU MUST KNOW THIS
5909 • “O Filii Et Filiae” (Jules Van Nuffel)
rehearsal videos: #5909

Morales Alleluia = #78969
YOU MUST KNOW THIS
78969 • Alleluia for OF & EF (Morales Magnificat)

Kyrie Pars i • “Kyrie”
YOU MUST KNOW THIS
54434 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot) — Part 1 of 3
Learn before Sunday: #54434

Kyrie Pars ii • “Christe”
YOU MUST KNOW THIS
54702 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot)
Learn before Sunday: #54702

The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal • #42 “Grosser Gott”
Practice it here with #802
Ad Cenam Agni Providi (“At the Lamb’s high feast we sing”)
YOU MUST KNOW THIS
Translation: Robert Campbell of Skerrington
SEVENTH TUNE: “Grosser Gott 7B” • 77 77 D

If you don’t know it already, please look at “Agnus Dei”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/tag/piecemeal-agnus-dei/
That link has Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

For the future, be practicing Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13:
Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13 from the following website:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/kyriale/
There is a “Canon Extension” for Credo VII by Guerrero which is #62964

Please be learning Hymn #093 • “SAXONY”
Not a major priority at this time
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic; that means it’s identical to #215)

At some point we will learn Maria Quinn O Sanctissima.
At some point we will learn Kevin Allen 4-Part Tantum Ergo.

31 March 2022

Page 441 • #441
Salve Caput Cruentatum (“O Sacred Head, surrounded”)
Translation: Sir Henry Williams Baker
TUNE: “Passion Chorale” • 76 76 D

Van Nuffel “Alleluia” for Easter
THIS IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY
5909 • “O Filii Et Filiae” (Jules Van Nuffel)
rehearsal videos: #5909

Morales Alleluia = #78969
THIS IS YOUR SECOND PRIORITY
78969 • Alleluia for OF & EF (Morales Magnificat)

Kyrie Pars i • “Kyrie”
54434 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot) — Part 1 of 3
Learn before Sunday: #54434

Kyrie Pars ii • “Christe”
54702 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot)
Learn before Sunday: #54702

Kevin Allen “Si Ambulavero” is towards the bottom of this page:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/matri/

The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal • #42 “Grosser Gott”
Practice it here with #802
Ad Cenam Agni Providi (“At the Lamb’s high feast we sing”)
Translation: Robert Campbell of Skerrington
SEVENTH TUNE: “Grosser Gott 7B” • 77 77 D

If you don’t know it already, please look at “Agnus Dei”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/tag/piecemeal-agnus-dei/
That link has Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

For the future, be practicing Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13:
Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13 from the following website:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/kyriale/
There is a “Canon Extension” for Credo VII by Guerrero which is #62964

Please be learning Hymn #093 • “SAXONY”
Not a major priority at this time
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic; that means it’s identical to #215)

At some point we will learn Maria Quinn O Sanctissima.
At some point we will learn Kevin Allen 4-Part Tantum Ergo.

25 March 2022

Kyrie Pars i • “Kyrie”
THIS IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY
54434 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot) — Part 1 of 3
Learn before Sunday: #54434

Kyrie Pars ii • “Christe”
THIS IS YOUR SECOND PRIORITY
54702 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot)
Learn before Sunday: #54702

Kevin Allen “Si Ambulavero” is towards the bottom of this page:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/matri/

Please be learning Hymn #093 • “SAXONY”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic; that means it’s identical to #215)

Van Nuffel “Alleluia” for Easter
5909 • “O Filii Et Filiae” (Jules Van Nuffel)
rehearsal videos: #5909

Morales Alleluia = #78969
78969 • Alleluia for OF & EF (Morales Magnificat)

The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal • #42 “Grosser Gott”
Practice it here with #802
Ad Cenam Agni Providi (“At the Lamb’s high feast we sing”)
Translation: Robert Campbell of Skerrington
SEVENTH TUNE: “Grosser Gott 7B” • 77 77 D

If you don’t know it already, please look at “Agnus Dei”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/tag/piecemeal-agnus-dei/
That link has Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

For the future, be practicing Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13:
Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13 from the following website:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/kyriale/
There is a “Canon Extension” for Credo VII by Guerrero which is #62964

Please be learning Hymn #266
We’ve practiced this one a whole lot
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic, and identical to #220 and #240)

Number 144 • “Aus Der Tiefe”
Ave Vivens Hostia (“Hail, true Victim, life and light”)
Not a major priority at this time
https://ccwatershed.org/hymn/

19 March 2022

Kevin Allen “Si Ambulavero” is towards the bottom of this page:
THIS IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY
https://www.ccwatershed.org/matri/

Please look at “Christe”
THIS IS YOUR SECOND PRIORITY
54702 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot)
https://www.ccwatershed.org/polyphony/

Please be learning Hymn #093
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic; that means it’s identical to #215)

If you don’t know it already, please look at “Agnus Dei”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/tag/piecemeal-agnus-dei/
That link has Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

For the future, be practicing Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13:
Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13 from the following website:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/kyriale/
There is a “Canon Extension” for Credo VII by Guerrero which is #62964

Please be learning Hymn #266
We’ve practiced this one a whole lot
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic, and identical to #220 and #240)

Number 144
Ave Vivens Hostia (“Hail, true Victim, life and light”)
Not a major priority at this time
https://ccwatershed.org/hymn/

11 March 2022

Please look at “Christe”
THIS IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY
54702 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot)
https://www.ccwatershed.org/polyphony/

Kevin Allen “Si Ambulavero” is towards the bottom of this page:
THIS IS YOUR SECOND PRIORITY
https://www.ccwatershed.org/matri/

Please be learning Hymn #093
THIS IS YOUR THIRD PRIORITY
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic; that means it’s identical to #215)

If you don’t know it already, please look at “Agnus Dei”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/tag/piecemeal-agnus-dei/
That link has Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

For the future, be practicing Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13:
Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13 from the following website:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/kyriale/

Please be learning Hymn #266
We’ve practiced this one a whole lot
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic, and identical to #220 and #240)

Number 144
Ave Vivens Hostia (“Hail, true Victim, life and light”)
Not a major priority at this time
https://ccwatershed.org/hymn/

Please be learning Hymn #480 (STABAT MATER)
Not a major priority at this time
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/

10 March 2022

Please be learning Hymn #093
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic; that means it’s identical to #215)

Please be learning Hymn #480 (STABAT MATER)
Not a major priority at this time
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/

5 March 2022

Please be learning Hymn #266
https://www.ccwatershed.org/hymn/
(It’s strophic, and identical to #220 and #240)

Number 144
Ave Vivens Hostia (“Hail, true Victim, life and light”)
Not a major priority at this time
https://ccwatershed.org/hymn/

Please look at “Christe”
54702 • Kyrie from “Missa Philomena” (Verdelot)
https://www.ccwatershed.org/polyphony/

If you don’t know it already, please look at “Agnus Dei”
https://www.ccwatershed.org/tag/piecemeal-agnus-dei/
That link has Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3

Please be learning “Si Ambulavero” from this page:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/2016/09/14/matri-divinae-gratiae-opus-mariae-dedicatum/

For the future, be practicing Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13:
Kyrie 4, Credo 7, Sanctus 13 from the following website:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/kyriale/

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Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004). He resides with his wife and children in Michigan. —(Read full biography).

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    New Bulletin Article • “12 October 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 12 October 2025) talks about an ‘irony’ or ‘paradox’ regarding the 1960s switch to a wider use (amplior locus) of vernacular in the liturgy.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Reminder” — Month of October (2025)
    Those who don’t sign up for our free EMAIL NEWSLETTER miss important notifications. Last week, for example, I sent a message about this job opening for a music director paying $65,000 per year plus benefits (plus weddings & funerals). Notice the job description says: “our vision for sacred music is to move from singing at Mass to truly singing the Mass wherein … especially the propers, ordinaries, and dialogues are given their proper place.” Signing up couldn’t be easier: simply scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Music List” • 27th in Ordinary Time (Year C)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 5 October 2025, which is the 27th 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. Readers will want to check out the ENTRANCE CHANT posted there, which has a haunting melody (in the DEUTERUS MODE) and extremely powerful text.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “American Catholic Hymnal” (1991)
    The American Catholic Hymnal, with IMPRIMATUR granted (25 April 1991) by the Archdiocese of Chicago, is like a compendium of every horrible idea from the 1980s. Imagine being forced to stand all through Communion (even afterwards) when those self-same ‘enlightened’ liturgists moved the SEQUENCE before the Alleluia to make sure congregations wouldn’t have to stand during it. (Even worse, everything about the SEQUENCE—including its name—means it should follow the Alleluia.) And imagine endlessly repeating “Alleluia” during Holy Communion at every single Mass. It was all part of an effort to convince people that Holy Communion was historically a procession (which it wasn’t).
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Canonic” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
    Fifty years ago, Dr. Theodore Marier made available this clever arrangement (PDF) of “Come down, O love divine” by P. R. Dietterich. The melody was composed in 1906 by Ralph Vaughan Williams (d. 1958) and named in honor of of his birthplace: DOWN AMPNEY. The arrangement isn’t a strict canon, but it does remind one of a canon since the pipe organ employs “points of imitation.” The melody and text are #709 in the Brébeuf Catholic Hymnal.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Did they simplify these hymn harmonies?
    Choirs love to sing the famous & splendid tune called “INNSBRUCK.” Looking through a (Roman Catholic) German hymnal printed in 1952, I discovered what appears to be a simplified version of that hymn. In other words, their harmonization is much less complex than the version found in the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal (which is suitable for singing by SATB choir). Please download their 1952 harmonization (PDF) and let me know your thoughts. I really like the groovy Germanic INTRODUCTION they added.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“The Catholic Church has a dignity far surpassing that of every merely human society, for it was founded by Christ the Lord. It is altogether fitting, therefore, that the language it uses should be noble, majestic, and non-vernacular.”

— Blessed John XXIII (22 February 1962)

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