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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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“Repertoire Page” • Sacred Music Symposium 2022

Corpus Christi Watershed · May 3, 2022

HE RESPONSE to Sacred Music Symposium 2022 has exceeded anything its creators could have imagined. We have accepted wonderful musicians from across the globe; and we could not be more thrilled. There are still a few spots left. Although we technically reached capacity a few weeks ago (and sadly had to reject some applications) a few adjustments have been made. These adjustments mean we can squeeze in a few more singers, depending upon which vocal part you can sing. The daily schedule for 2022 will be released soon.

All the information is posted here: CCWATERSHED.ORG/SYMPOSIUM

Please Note: The bulk of the Gregorian Chant happens at Solemn Vespers each night. Additionally, metrical hymns (English + Latin) will be sung before and after Vespers each night.

Magnificat • Mode 7 by Father Guerrero + others
M 79075 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M SOPRANO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M ALTO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M QUINTUS : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M TENOR : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M BASS : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled

Lead, Kindly Light • Kevin Allen
M This score is under © copyright.
M Participants will be sent a copy via email.
M EQUAL VOICES : Mp3 Labeled
M SOPRANO 1 : Mp3 Labeled
M SOPRANO 2 : Mp3 Labeled
M ALTO 1 : Mp3 Labeled
M ALTO 2 : Mp3 Labeled
M TENOR 1 : Mp3 Labeled
M TENOR 2 : Mp3 Labeled
M BASS 1 : Mp3 Labeled
M BASS 2 : Mp3 Labeled
Men sing Verse 1; Ladies sing Verse 2; Tutti for Verse 3.

Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
M First Mass of a newly-ordained FSSP priest
M 24 June 2022 • Call time for choir: 6:30pm
In 1856, the feast of the Sacred Heart was prescribed for the universal Church. Later on, Pope Pius XI gave it an octave and raised it to the same rank as the feasts of Christmas and Ascension. It was assigned a new Mass formula and Office by a decree of 29 January 1929. The present Mass formula has various points in common with the Mass Miserébitur hitherto prescribed for the universal Church and the Mass Egredímini permitted to some localities.

Introit • Plainsong, Mode V (Cogitationes Cordis Ejus)
M Score Video Mp3 Organist
The melody is a combination of various parts of several Introits. The melody over “Cogitatiónes Cordis ejus” shows some similarity to that over “Dómine refúgium factus es nobis” at the beginning of the Introit for Tuesday after the First Sunday of Lent. The fact that both excerpts end with the same word may have brought about this association. The following “et generatiónem” repeats in abbreviated form the melody over “convéntum fácite” in the Introit “Lætáre” of the fourth Sunday of Lent. The entire second phrase “et éruat” is the same as the third phrase of the Introit “Lætáre.”

Kyrie • Missa de beata Virgine (Kevin Allen)
M 54050 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M FIRST SOPRANO : YouTube
M SECOND SOPRANO : YouTube
M ALTO : YouTube
M TENOR : YouTube
M FIRST BASS : YouTube
M SECOND BASS : YouTube

Gloria • Missa Iste Sanctus (Father Guerrero)
M 5612 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube   •   Mp3 Audio
M SOPRANO : YouTube   •   Audio
M ALTO : YouTube   •   Audio
M TENOR : YouTube   •   Audio
M BASS : YouTube   •   Audio

Gregorian Gradual • Mode 1 (Dulcis Et Rectus Dominus)
M 54041 • PDF score
The melody over “et rectus Dóminus” might be derived from the Gradual “Concupívit Rex” of the Mass Vultum Tuum (the second for a Virgin not a Martyr). The florid neums over “et” are found over the significant “rex” in the latter Mass. It is more probable, however, that today’s melody is to be sought in the Gradual of the twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. At any rate, the beginning over “Dulcis” (ecce) and the entire melody from “delinquéntibus” to the end is taken from that Gradual. See also “Tota Formósa” from B. Mariæ Virginis de Perpetuo Succursu.

Alleluia Verse • “Tollite Jugum Meum”
M 78969 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M SOPRANO : YouTube
M ALTO : YouTube
M TENOR : YouTube
M BASS : YouTube
You’ll also need the Mode 7 verse (PDF).
The Gregorian melody upon which this ALLELUIA (Tóllite Jugum Meum) was modeled is not known. For reference purposes, you can see the Gregorian Alleluia, composed in 1929.

Credo • Father Guerrero (Missa Beata Mater) + Credo 7 (Plainsong)
M 53683 • PDF Score • Live Mp3 Recording (complete)

M Rehearsal video for CREDO • part 1 (formerly called “54004”)
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M SOPRANO : YouTube
M ALTO : YouTube
M TENOR : YouTube
M BASS : YouTube

M Rehearsal video for CREDO • part 2 (formerly called “53998”)
M Although technically in a different “style,” this gives
M choirmasters ideas about what can be done with the Creed.
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M SOPRANO : YouTube
M ALTO : YouTube
M TENOR : YouTube
M BASS : YouTube

M Rehearsal video for CREDO • part 3 (formerly called “62964”)
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M SOPRANO : YouTube
M ALTO : YouTube
M TENOR : YouTube
M BASS : YouTube

Gregorian Offertory • Mode 8 (“Improperium exspectavit…inveni ”)
M Score Video Mp3 Organist
M Sacred Heart Offertory compared (chart) with Palm Sunday Offertory.

Offertory Motet • “O Salutaris Hostia” by Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel
M 53732 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M 1st SOPR. : YouTube
M 2nd SOPR. : YouTube
M 1st ALTO : YouTube
M 2nd ALTO : YouTube
M 1st TENOR : YouTube
M 2nd TENOR : YouTube
M 1st BASS : YouTube
M 2nd BASS : YouTube

Sanctus • Cappella Sistina MS 17 “Missa Mille Regretz” (Father Morales)
M 79396 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M SOPRANO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 1st ALTO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 2nd ALTO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 1st TENOR : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 2nd TENOR : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M BASS : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled

Pleni Sunt Caeli • Cappella Sistina MS 17 “Missa Mille Regretz” (Father Morales)
M 79391 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M SOPRANO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M TENOR : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M BASS : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled

Hosanna • Cappella Sistina MS 17 “Missa Mille Regretz” (Father Morales)
M 79467 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M SOPRANO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 1st ALTO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 2nd ALTO : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 1st TENOR : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M 2nd TENOR : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled
M BASS : YouTube   •   Mp3 Labeled

Agnus Dei • Missa Christus Latens Horticulus (William Fritz)
M 54021 • PDF score
M Equal Voices   |   SOPR • ALTO • TENR • BASS

Gregorian Communion • Mode 7 (Unus Militum Lancea)
M Score Video Mp3 Organist

Communion Motet • “Stowe Missal Eucharistic Motets” (SAB)
M 53338 • PDF score
M EQUAL VOICES : YouTube
M SOPRANO : YouTube
M ALTO : YouTube
M BASS : YouTube

Closing Hymn • Will include Soprano Descant
Rehearse it at: #868

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President’s Corner

    PDF Download • “Offertory” for this Sunday
    This coming Sunday, 12 October 2025, is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Its OFFERTORY ANTIPHON (PDF) is gorgeous, and comes from the book of Esther, as did the ENTRANCE CHANT last Sunday. Depending on a variety of factors, various hand-missals (all with Imprimatur) translate this passage differently. For instance, “príncipis” can be rendered: King; Prince; Lion; or Fierce lord. None is “more correct” than another. It depends on what each translator wants to emphasize and which source text is chosen. All these pieces of plainsong are conveniently stored at the blue-ribbon feasts website.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Why A “Fugue” Here?
    I believe I know why this plainsong harmonizer created a tiny fugue as the INTRODUCTION to his accompaniment. Take a look (PDF example) and tell me your thoughts about what he did on the feast of the Flight of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Egypt (17 February). And now I must go because “tempus fugit” as they say!
    —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

Quick Thoughts

    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
    “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

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“The Lord’s Prayer, among the Greeks, is said by all the people; among us, by the priest alone.”

— Pope Saint Gregory the Great

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