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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 · April 23, 2015

Amazing Opportunity for Los Angeles Catholics

Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 22, 2015

“Proper Of The Mass” (Ignatius Press) • Part 7 of 7

Let’s take a stroll down Memory Lane, shall we?

Jeff Ostrowski · April 20, 2015

Pope Visits Prison: “You could not come to me, so I have come to you.”

1300 criminals were present for Benediction.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 19, 2015

PDF • Organ Accompaniment to the “Vidi Aquam”

A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)

Jeff Ostrowski · April 19, 2015

PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for “Vita Sanctorum”

I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 19, 2015

The One Thing That Unites Church Musicians

“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”

Jeff Ostrowski · April 17, 2015

Resources • 2nd Sunday after Easter (1962 Missal)

Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”

Jeff Ostrowski · April 17, 2015

Simple Yet Beautiful Easter Piece You Might Want To Sing This Sunday

The verses come from an Easter poem found in numerous ancient manuscripts.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 17, 2015

Reflections Upon The Death Of Francis Cardinal George This Morning At 10:45am

Someone told me in advance the cardinal was a trained musician; he certainly was!

Jeff Ostrowski · April 16, 2015

Is This The World’s Greatest Cry Room?

An usher approached me, tapping on my shoulder. This was the last straw.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 14, 2015

Should Church Singers Be Paid?

Practice Videos for KYRIE “Impleta Sunt”—based on a piece by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 13, 2015

Nixon, Watergate, & Singing The Mass Propers

Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Dean, Nixon, and others made tons of money writing and speaking about Watergate.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 13, 2015

Don’t Tell Me What You Can Do: Show Me

Directing a choir is extremely difficult. The obstacles often seem insurmountable.

Jeff Ostrowski · April 13, 2015

Cardinal Dolan Vested In Ferriola?

Can someone who knows about vestments confirm this?

Jeff Ostrowski · April 12, 2015

Musical Resources • Low Sunday (a.k.a. “Divine Mercy Sunday” or “Quasimodo” or “White Sunday”)

The organ is back!

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    “Holy Name Hymn” (2-Voice Arrangement)
    When we post a direct URL link, we frequently get thousands of downloads. But when scrolling is required, very few take the time. I mention this because those who click on this URL link and scroll to the bottom can download—completely free of charge—a clever 2-voice arrangement for a famous hymn to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. In a pinch, it can be nicely sung by one male and one female! It will be of interest to those who seek arrangements for two voices.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Introit (3rd Sn. Ord.)
    This coming Sunday, 25 January 2026, is the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The ENTRANCE CHANT (“Dóminus secus mare”) is somewhat rare because it comes from the New Testament. The authentic version in Latin—of astounding antiquity—was jettisoned in 1955 but restored in 1970. This rehearsal video has me attempting to sing the melody while simultaneously accompanying myself on the organ. I encourage you to print off the organ accompaniment (PDF) and play through it because it has extremely ‘happy’ harmonies.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Lamb of God” (Musical Setting)
    The MASS OF SAINT ANNE LINE has been quite popular ever since ROMAN MISSAL Third Edition was released circa 2011. You can now download the musical score (PDF) for this setting, placed into five (5) different keys; i.e. “pitch levels” that are high and low. This makes it possible to adjust based upon who’s singing at which time of day.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Reminder” — Month of January (2026)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. Signing up couldn’t be easier: simply scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Simplified)
    I admire the harmonization of “Adeste Fideles” by David Willcocks (d. 2015), who served as director of the Royal College of Music (London, England). In 2025, I was challenged to create a simplified arrangement for organists incapable of playing the authentic version at tempo. The result was this simplified keyboard arrangement (PDF download) based on the David Willcocks version of “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Feel free to play through it and let me know what you think.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “In Paradisum” in English
    We always sing the IN PARADISUM in Latin, as printed on this PDF score. I have an appallingly bad memory (meaning I’d be a horrible witness in court). In any event, it’s been brought to my attention that 15 years ago I created this organ accompaniment for the famous and beautiful ‘IN PARADISUM’ Gregorian chant sung in English according to ‘MR3’ (Roman Missal, Third Edition). If anyone desires such a thing, feel free to download and print. Looking back, I wish I’d brought the TENOR and BASS voices into a unison (on B-Natural) for the word “welcome” on the second line.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

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“There’s a world of difference between a thoughtful, wise Catholic and a bitter contrarian. In spite of what is claimed on certain blogs, being addicted to cable news and twitter does not make one an intellectual.”

— Jeff Ostrowski

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