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Jeff Ostrowski • Article Archive

A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004), and did graduate work in Musicology. He serves as choirmaster for the new FSSP parish in Los Angeles, where he resides with his wife and children.—Read full biography (with photographs).

Jeff Ostrowski · May 29, 2023

Re: Ancient Sequence (Thursday after Pentecost)

A priest saw her article and provided—for the first time in history—a literal English translation!

Jeff Ostrowski · May 27, 2023

PDF • “For the Season of Pentecost”

During the season of Pentecost, you might consider using this 2-page Piece “for the season of Pentecost.” Rehearsal videos are available at #40691, but the lyrics are different. Therefore, make sure your choir members understand that one can rehearse songs that have different lyrics (“CONTRAFACT”).

Jeff Ostrowski · May 26, 2023

“Are Church Musicians Paid Enough?” • 5 Solutions

With a digression on Corrinne May’s upcoming presentation.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 24, 2023

Analysis • “Archaic and Quack Ideas on Chant”

“Gentlemen: Nobody is going to follow the archaic and quack ideas on Chant you are trying to propagate.” Mr. John Sandar

Jeff Ostrowski · May 23, 2023

“Singing Advice” • Frank Sinatra to Ronald Reagan

Did Dom Mocquereau compose any official plainsong pieces included in the official edition? He did!

Jeff Ostrowski · May 19, 2023

Introit • (This Coming Sunday)

Our volunteer choir appreciates training videos, so here’s my attempt at recording “Exáudi Dómine Vocem Meam,” which is the INTROIT for this coming Sunday. This coming Sunday is Dominica Post Ascensionem (“Sunday after the feast of the Ascension”). It is sung according to the official rhythm of the Catholic Church.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 19, 2023

“Daily, Daily, Sing to Mary” • (Hymn)

My colleague, Patrick Williams, has given me permission to share with our audience a recording his choir made.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 18, 2023

Sacred Music • Inspiring Letter From “Jane Doe”

Letters like this prove there are still awesome people in this world!

Jeff Ostrowski · May 17, 2023

Understanding “Bewitched” Can Help You Appreciate Classical Music

There was no explanation given for why “Darrin Stephens” was suddenly a completely different person.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 16, 2023

Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Jeff’s Third Response to Patrick” (16 May 2023)

I don’t think our readers are interested in what we say about Gregorian rhythm—they’re interested only in what we can demonstrate.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 16, 2023

Volunteer Choir Attempts “Kýrie Eléison”

My volunteer choir attempted the polyphonic KYRIE that will be sung at this year’s Sacred Music Symposium. If you’re interested, you can listen to the live recording from last Sunday. The piece is based on the ancient plainchant hymn melody: Ave Maris Stella. Polyphony like this is truly intricate and wonderful. It reminds me of […]

Jeff Ostrowski · May 16, 2023

PDF Download • César Franck Book of Gregorian Chant Accompaniments (156 Pages)

“The organ is so universally used as an accompanying instrument today that there is a pressing need to provide a written accompaniment…” —César Franck

Jeff Ostrowski · May 16, 2023

FEEDBACK • 15 May 2023

From a reader in New Hampshire: “I just love your articles and resources! You provide an excellent resource!”

Jeff Ostrowski · May 11, 2023

PDF Download • Extremely Rare! Organ Accompaniment Book (165 pages)

Including an “added bonus” I discovered while researching Julius Bas (an Italian musicologist and organist).

Jeff Ostrowski · May 10, 2023

7 Suggestions • “Winning the Sacred Music Crusade”

If we truly believe what we say we believe, how can we allow goofy, off-Broadway, secular, casual music at Mass?

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    PDF • “For the Season of Pentecost”
    During the season of Pentecost, you might consider using this 2-page Piece “for the season of Pentecost.” Rehearsal videos are available at #40691, but the lyrics are different. Therefore, make sure your choir members understand that one can rehearse songs that have different lyrics (“CONTRAFACT”).
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Introit • (This Coming Sunday)
    Our volunteer choir appreciates training videos, so here's my attempt at recording “Exáudi Dómine Vocem Meam,” which is the INTROIT for this coming Sunday. This coming Sunday is Dominica Post Ascensionem (“Sunday after the feast of the Ascension”). It is sung according to the official rhythm of the Catholic Church.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Volunteer Choir Attempts “Kýrie Eléison”
    My volunteer choir attempted the polyphonic KYRIE that will be sung at this year's Sacred Music Symposium. If you're interested, you can listen to the live recording from last Sunday. The piece is based on the ancient plainchant hymn melody: Ave Maris Stella. Polyphony like this is truly intricate and wonderful. It reminds me of the quote by Artur Schnabel: “music that's greater than it can be performed.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski

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“To speak the language of God’s beauty, we must first begin to listen. And to listen, we must have silence in our lives. I pray that God will open our eyes and ears to beauty, and help us use it in the service of the Truth.”

— Bishop James D. Conley (10/4/2013)

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