“The Organist At Sung Mass” —Fr. Adrian Fortescue
Thoughts on “the hidden struggles” of a choirmaster.
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A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004). He completed studies in Education and Musicology at the graduate level. Having worked as a church musician in Los Angeles for ten years, in 2024 he accepted a position as choirmaster for Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Michigan, where he resides with his wife and children. —Read full biography (with photographs).
Thoughts on “the hidden struggles” of a choirmaster.
Due to human nature, I believe most of us won’t reach our potential—unless we’re forced to do so!
“All things are in Thy will, O Lord, and there is none that can resist Thy will…”
I have no idea which cathedral this is, but architects should take note!
This article includes live recordings from a conference (“Society for Catholic Liturgy”) in Los Angeles.
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
“I shall remain here while there is a soul to save. My life is of no account if I can help you.” —Fr. Antoine Daniel
This tune will get stuck in your head, and the words by Cardinal Newman are splendid.
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
“Let Thy healing power, O Lord, in mercy deliver us from our waywardness…”
“Let the operation of Thy mercy, we beseech Thee O Lord, direct our hearts…”
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up