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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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Jeff Ostrowski • Article Archive

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).

Jeff Ostrowski · January 4, 2025

“Music List” • Feast of the Epiphany

Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I prepared…

Jeff Ostrowski · January 3, 2025

PDF Download • “Communion Chant” (Epiphany)

Fully harmonized, including fabulous (optional) verses from the New Testament.

Jeff Ostrowski · January 2, 2025

“Entrance Chant” • Feast of the Epiphany

The authentic Gregorian Chant version begins the same way “Salve, Sancta Parens” begins…

Jeff Ostrowski · January 2, 2025

PDF Download • 129 Pages!

This book—now available as a PDF file—is 129 pages long!

Jeff Ostrowski · January 2, 2025

“Reminder” — Month of January (2025)

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

Jeff Ostrowski · January 1, 2025

PDF Download • “What Child Is This” (Harmonized by the Von Trapp Family Singers)

Download this book—129 pages!—free of charge as a PDF: “The Trapp Family Book of Christmas Songs.”

Jeff Ostrowski · December 30, 2024

Accents Do Matter!

The upcoming feast of the Epiphany gives a good example…

Jeff Ostrowski · December 27, 2024

Year’s End Appeal • “Asking for Help”

As 2024 comes to a close, we could really use even a TINY amount of your generous financial support…

Jeff Ostrowski · December 27, 2024

“Music List” • Feast of the Holy Family

Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I have prepared for the Feast of the Holy Family.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 26, 2024

Bizarre Statements From “Leaflet Missal” Founder

Imagine blaming the rise of Adolf Hitler on the Church’s immemorial use of a ‘lingua sacra’ during Mass!

Jeff Ostrowski · December 25, 2024

PDF Download • From Cambridge: “Saint John Fisher Responsorial Psalms Collection” (253 Pages)

This 2024 collection incorporates responsorial psalms by many composers, particularly Catholic composers associated with Cambridge University.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 25, 2024

“Music List” • Midnight Mass (Christmas)

Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” we used at our Christmas Midnight Mass.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 24, 2024

“Silent Night” • Easy Organ Arrangement

Choirs will ‘pick up’ this piece up with minimal rehearsal time.

Jeff Ostrowski · December 23, 2024

PDF Download • “Chart For Each Mode”

If you notice any errors, please let me know!

Jeff Ostrowski · December 22, 2024

Year’s End Appeal • “Asking for Help”

As 2024 comes to a close, we could really use even a TINY amount of your generous financial support…

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    New Bulletin Article • “7 September 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 is called: “Professor Bouyer’s Regret.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Cardinal Ranjith on “Active Participation”
    From 2005–2009, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith served as Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. He was considered ‘papabile’ during the last conclave. On 8 December 2008, he wrote this powerful statement concerning Gregorian Chant, participatio actuosa, celebration “ad orientem,” and other subjects. When it comes to the question of what “sacred” means, Monsignor Robert A. Skeris provides a marvelous answer.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “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

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

“During Lent…the use of musical instruments is allowed only so as to support the singing. Nevertheless, Laetare Sunday (the Fourth Sunday of Lent), Solemnities and Feasts are exceptions to this rule.”

— ‘Roman Missal, 3rd Edition (2011)’

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