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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 · November 11, 2024

“Quotation” • Pope Pius X on Plainsong

“That would be to me the finest triumph sacred music could have…” —Giuseppe Cardinal Sarto (1897)

Jeff Ostrowski · November 11, 2024

Genitive Case

In Latin, the genitive case is sometimes unclear.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 9, 2024

Liquescent Notes in the Official Edition

A perfect “apples-to-apples” comparison.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 9, 2024

Music List • (32nd Sund. Ordinary Time)

Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I’ve prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 8, 2024

Huge Discovery! • Rare Document Explains Why There’s a “Spoken” Version of the Propers

His statement is not only foolish, it approaches heresy!

Jeff Ostrowski · November 6, 2024

“Entrance Chant” for this Coming Sunday • Jeff Attempts to Accompany Himself on the Organ

Singing Gregorian Chant lifts one’s spirits. Agree or disagree?

Jeff Ostrowski · November 5, 2024

“Entrance Chant” • Sunday (10 Nov. 2024)

The reformers borrowed this “Entrance Chant” from the Ember Saturday of Lent.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 4, 2024

Re: Copyright Status of “Abbey Psalms & Canticles” (PDF Chart)

There’s been considerable online discussion about this. Our readers have a right to know what’s at issue.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 4, 2024

“Free” Is Better!

A masterpiece for Soprano, Alto, and Bass.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 4, 2024

“I Bow to Rebecca Raber Who Oversees the Music in This Chapel.” —Mike Aquilina

“This is not the choir!” … exclaims Mike Aquilina.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 1, 2024

“All Saints” • Jeff Ostrowski Tries to Simultaneously Accompany His Voice on the Organ

Although it beggars belief, in his entire life Father Josef A. Jungmann never celebrated a sung Mass—not one!

Jeff Ostrowski · October 31, 2024

Music List • (31st Sund. Ordinary Time)

Readers have expressed interest in perusing the “music list” I’ve prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 30, 2024

PDF Download • “Entrance Chant in English” (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time) for 3-NOV-2024

With a brief digression on “feelings of inadequacy.”

Jeff Ostrowski · October 29, 2024

“Entrance Chant” for Sunday (3-NOV-2024)

The reformers borrowed this “Entrance Chant” from Wednesday in the 2nd week of Lent.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 29, 2024

Parallel Fifths In Plainsong Accompaniment?

The great masters sometimes even wrote parallel sevenths!

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    “Music List” • 23rd in Ordinary Time (Year C)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 7 September 2025, which is the 23rd 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. My singers really enjoy singing the resplendent COMMUNION ANTIPHON with its Fauxbourdon verses.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Draft Copy (Pamphlet)
    A few days ago, I posted a draft copy of this 12-page pamphlet with citations about the laity’s “full, conscious, and active participation.” Its basic point or message is that choir directors should never feel embarrassed to teach real choral music because Vatican II explicitly ordered them to do that! We’ve received tons of mail regarding that pamphlet, with many excellent suggestions for improvement. Please feel free to chime in!
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Entrance Chant” • 23rd (Ordinary Time)
    This coming Sunday, 7 September 2025, is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). You can download the “Entrance Chant,” conveniently located at the feasts website. I also recorded a rehearsal video for it (freely available at the same website). The Communion Chant includes gorgeous verses in FAUXBOURDON. I attempted to create a rehearsal video for it, and it’s been posted at the feasts website, called by some: “church music’s best kept secret.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Karl Keating • “Canonization Questions”
    We were sent an internet statement (screenshot) that’s garnered significant attention, in which KARL KEATING (founder of Catholic Answers) speaks about whether canonizations are infallible. Mr. Keating seems unaware that canonizations are—in the final analysis—a theological opinion. They are not infallible, as explained in this 2014 article by a priest (with a doctorate in theology) who worked for multiple popes. Mr. Keating says: “I’m unaware of such claims arising from any quarter until several recent popes disliked by these Traditionalists were canonized, including John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Usually Paul VI receives the most opprobrium.” Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Saint John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    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).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    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.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

“Older priests, therefore, should receive younger priests as true brothers and help them in their first undertakings and priestly duties. The older ones should likewise endeavor to understand the mentality of younger priests, even though it be different from their own, and follow their projects with good will.”

— Pope Saint Paul VI (7 dec 1965)

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