Hymn Harmony: Fifty Examples—Good and Bad!
We will not be considering musically absurd examples from the past.
“If we do not love those whom we see, how can we love God, Whom we do not see?” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004), and did graduate work in Musicology. He serves as choirmaster for the new FSSP parish in Los Angeles, where he resides with his wife and children.—Read full biography (with photographs).
We will not be considering musically absurd examples from the past.
Do you hear the little counter-melody added by the organist to several verses?
Anyone can write articles saying: “Church music must improve”—but actually getting one’s hands dirty? That’s different…
…probably unlike any musical booklet you’ve come across!
…perhaps more slowly than one would prefer, but finally the secret is beginning to leak!
“You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. I know of no greater piece than this.” —Jeff Ostrowski
Twelve (12) hymns are already available, with tons more on the way!
Careful: the Alto line is surprisingly difficult!
Many would ask: “What is the purpose of posting such books? Are we supposed to sing from them?” • It turns out, these editions help us understand the journey of Franz Liszt to understand Gregorian modality.
I can’t remember if I ever released this “comparison” video…
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We’re under tremendous pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do this. We believe our website should remain free to all.
It’s annoying to have to search for login credentials (e.g. if you’re away from your desk).
Our president has written the following letter:
* Thirteen Men & Coins (Holy Thursday Appeal)
Traditionally on Holy Thursday, the priest washed the feet of thirteen men. Theologians held various opinions regarding whom the “13th man” represented. Before the liturgical changes of Pope Pius XII (which changed the number from thirteen to twelve), the priest washed each man’s feet, kissed his foot, and gave him a coin.
This “coin” business seems providential—inasmuch as our appeal begins on Holy Thursday this year.
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