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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 December 2024

Jeff Ostrowski · December 18, 2024

Communion (4th Sunday of Advent)

It certainly seems like most of the Advent antiphons come from the book of Isaiah…

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 18, 2024

Confirmed • Fr. David Friel elected Vice-President: “Society for Catholic Liturgy”

Father Friel holds a Doctorate in Liturgical Studies from the Catholic University of America…

Corpus Christi Watershed · December 18, 2024

“Lessons and Carols”

Seen online…

Jeff Ostrowski · December 18, 2024

PDF Download • New Version of “What Child Is This” (SATB) … as of 18 December 2024

A different version was requested. I was able to complete that task earlier today.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 17, 2024

PDF Download • “Order of Music” (Funerals)

I have made some changes to my “musical list” for funerals.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 17, 2024

PDF Download • “The First Nowell” in Latin — Simplified Version (2024) for Choir & Organ

If you have items you’d like to learn (such as how to make multi-track rehearsal videos) please email them to us.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 15, 2024

‘Live’ Audio Sample (Dec. 2024)

It’s ‘live’—so you can hear babies crying, the sound of the priest incensing the altar, and so forth.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 14, 2024

PDF • “Music List” for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I’ve prepared for this coming Sunday.

Dr. Charles Weaver · December 13, 2024

Church Keys Old and New

Musical scholars are divided on whether the modes are a useful way to think about music, but I’m convinced they are. In the seventeenth century, musicians created a fruitful and lasting link between the eight modes and eight particular keys called the church keys.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 13, 2024

PDF Download • “What Child Is This?” (SATB arr.)

In my view, this one falls within the “Top Ten” list of Christmas carols.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 12, 2024

CCW • Appeal at Year’s End

As 2024 comes to a close, we could really use your financial support…

Dr. Lucas Tappan · December 12, 2024

An Organ-Less Advent

“It results in a heavy burden being placed upon musicians to ensure that whatever they do is well-liked by all—lest the faithful complain (seemingly the great worry of many priests).” —Dr. Lucas Tappan

Jeff Ostrowski · December 11, 2024

Richard J. Clark Featured in ‘Boston Pilot’ Newspaper: “Our Children & Sacred Music”

“My most important vocation is not that of a musician but as a husband and a father to my four children.” —Richard J. Clark

Julie Huebner · December 10, 2024

35 Children Chanting “Sálve Regína” From Memory

“This particular article talked about the Catholic Church in Milwaukee…” —Julie Huebner

Jeff Ostrowski · December 10, 2024

Re: Sacred Music Symposium 2025

Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…

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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.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

“Every experienced choirmaster’s work is founded on the following three axioms: (1) Few boys have a really good natural voice; (2) No boy is able to control his voice and produce good tone without training; (3) Most boys have a good ear, and considerable imitative capacity. It is on the last of these axioms that the choirmaster must begin his work.”

— Sir Richard Runciman Terry (1912)

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