Musical Resources • 6 November (Extraordinary Form)
“Grant that…through this sacrament which we have received, whatever is evil in our hearts may be restored by its gift of healing.”
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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).

“Grant that…through this sacrament which we have received, whatever is evil in our hearts may be restored by its gift of healing.”

Also includes a printable score with literal English translation!

Palestrina cleverly interweaves an ancient hymn.

…with the Solesmes markings.

“Ask of Me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance…”

Living in Los Angeles—what I miss most.

Download all 572 pages—thanks to Peter Meggison!

“Remit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the sins of Thy people…”

What keeps us going is our wonderful readers, whose kindness and witness inspire us.
Two generous young ladies, currently in high school, helped me record this gorgeous Kyrie.

Thoughts on “the hidden struggles” of a choirmaster.

His Mass settings alone require 2,349 pages!

Due to human nature, I believe most of us won’t reach our potential—unless we’re forced to do so!

I hardly ever watch internet videos, but this one I could not resist.

“All things are in Thy will, O Lord, and there is none that can resist Thy will…”
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