UGLY • Just Plain, Old-Fashioned Ugly
Have you noticed that contemporary music was not forced upon congregations the same way contemporary architecture was?
We’re a 501(c)3 public charity established in 2006. We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and run no advertisements. We exist solely by the generosity of small donors.
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).
Have you noticed that contemporary music was not forced upon congregations the same way contemporary architecture was?
Medieval manuscripts were normally created by (at least) two monks: one drew, one wrote.
“Older people have an obligation not to spew their cynicism on our youth.” —Justice Thomas
The organist will play softly at the Offertory.
“The faithful everywhere have responded generously, and have greeted the new liturgy with great joy.” —Archbishop Bugnini (1967)
Including thirteen (13) complete collections of Mass Propers…with audio examples!
The organist will play softly at the Offertory.
“It is better to speak of a Declaration of Nullity rather than an Annulment…” —Most Rev. Gracida (1994)
Could this have something to do with how each line comes through “cleanly” in 3-part music?
A luxuriant choral setting of the Kyrie from “Mass of the Angels”
Mother Angelica sat down for a wonderful interview with a famous Theologian.
The organist will play softly at the Offertory.
Who wouldn’t welcome a brief-but-beautiful piece like this?
Here are some thoughts, but I can’t promise they make sense.
Corpus Christi Watershed is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to exploring and embodying as our calling the relationship of religion, culture, and the arts. This non-profit organization employs the creative media in service of theology, the Church, and Christian culture for the enrichment and enjoyment of the public.
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