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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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Andrew Motyka • Article Archive

Andrew Motyka is the Archdiocesan Director of Liturgical Music and Cathedral Music for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.—Read full biography (with photographs).

Andrew R. Motyka · April 15, 2015

“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 1 of 7

Fr. Samuel Weber is undoubtedly one of the modern masters of setting English chant.

Andrew R. Motyka · March 18, 2015

Garbage in, Garbage out

“Lex orandi, lex credendi” works both ways.

Andrew R. Motyka · February 24, 2015

Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(5 of 7)

The practical end of formal approval.

Andrew R. Motyka · February 3, 2015

Truth, Beauty, and Pop Culture, Part 1

In which I take unpopular stances about popular things.

Andrew R. Motyka · January 7, 2015

The American Idolization of Liturgy

Sometimes I wish people didn’t have so many opinions about the liturgy.

Andrew R. Motyka · December 24, 2014

Only the Dawn

Beginning with Christmas, we celebrate a new era…

Andrew R. Motyka · December 3, 2014

Holy Days of Obligation: Immaculate Conception

A few questions about obligation to attend Mass on the Immaculate Conception.

Andrew R. Motyka · November 12, 2014

Eyes on Your Own Paper

The importance of focusing on our own work.

Andrew R. Motyka · November 5, 2014

Prepared to Receive: the Importance of Disposition

Warm-ups and reverent liturgy.

Andrew R. Motyka · October 15, 2014

Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The End and the New Beginning

The rest of the Wedding liturgy, and some miscellaneous advice.

Andrew R. Motyka · October 1, 2014

Weddings: Some Practical Advice – Word and Vows

Liturgy of the Word and the Rite of Marriage.

Andrew R. Motyka · September 2, 2014

Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The End of the Beginning, Part 2

Finally getting through the Introductory Rites of the Nuptial Mass.

Andrew R. Motyka · August 27, 2014

Weddings: Some Practical Advice – The Very Beginning, Part 1

Some thoughts on the Introductory Rites for the Nuptial Mass.

Andrew R. Motyka · August 20, 2014

Weddings: Some Practical Advice – Introduction

A curmudgeonly introduction to a series on wedding advice.

Andrew R. Motyka · August 13, 2014

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (6 of 7)

Some free resources for Cantor, Choir, and Organ for furthering the liturgical reform in your parish.

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    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
    “Music List” • 21st in Ordinary Time (Year C)
    Our choir returns on Sunday, 24 August 2025. Some have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for it, which is the 21st 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. When it comes to the feast of the Assumption (15 August 2025), I have uploaded the music list for that Mass—but not the “bi-lingual” Mass in the evening (Spanish, Latin, and English) which has completely different music.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Entrance Chant” • 21st Sunday Ordin. Time
    You can download the ENTRANCE ANTIPHON in English for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) which is coming up on 24 August 2025. Corresponding to the vocalist score is this free organ accompaniment. It’s set in a melancholy mode, but if you heard my choir’s female voices singing it your soul would be uplifted beyond belief. If you’re someone who enjoys rehearsal videos, this morning I tried to sing it while simultaneously accompanying my voice on the pipe organ.
    —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

“To treat harmony and rhythm in this matter was a difficult matter. Facing numerous problems both large and small—that arose constantly—we understood that a flawless harmonization of Gregorian chant cannot be created by improvisation, no matter the competence and ability of the organist or harmonist.”

— ‘Mons. Jules Van Nuffel, NOH Preface’

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