“Can Choral Music Survive?” • 3 Reasons It Will
You may think I’m crazy, but I have a belief when it comes to choral music.
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.”
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).

You may think I’m crazy, but I have a belief when it comes to choral music.

An interesting quotation from the eminent liturgist, Monsignor Klaus Gamber…

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

Gregorian melodies ‘stick’ in one’s memory in a way that’s both marvelous and surprising.
I have provided an accompaniment, but it’s only for use during rehearsal.

An example that’s truly great art, yet still within their reach.

Sheen would occasionally display his skill on the organ to his friends.

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

Anyone know why the Book of Esther was chosen? That same section of Esther was chosen for last Sunday’s Introit.

Once upon a time, Catholics were supposed to attend Mass within their “parochial boundaries.”

Those responsible for preparing parish bulletins may wish to…

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