PDF Download • Croft’s “Canonic Kyrie” (SATB)
The conscientious choirmaster never rests from his relentless pursuit of repertoire ideas.
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).
The conscientious choirmaster never rests from his relentless pursuit of repertoire ideas.
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
The Communion Chant includes gorgeous verses in fauxbourdon.
“For the pastoral good of the faithful, it is permitted to observe on Sundays in Ordinary Time…”
Are any readers capable of identifying this Catholic college?
If I can find time, there’s much I would love to say about this 1904 congress.
During my research, I discovered three previously-unseen photographs of Hannibal Bugnini (taken in November of 1979).
Those responsible for preparing parish bulletins may wish to…
Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.
In the case of one gentleman, this was only the 2nd time in his life he’s sung in a choir!
“He was perhaps the greatest figure in the Church of the twentieth century.” —Cardinal Heenan, Archbishop of Westminster
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