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William Fritz • Article Archive

William J. Fritz is a composer, organist, choir director and music teacher. He studied music, philosophy and theology with the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, and received his masters in theology from the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Toronto, Canada. He currently serves as music director in both forms of the Roman Rite at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Costa Mesa, CA where he resides with his wife and three boys.—Read full biography (with photographs).

William J. Fritz · December 17, 2020

(Installment #15) “Catholic Hymnals” • William Fritz

To (re)Harmonize a Hymn—“Anima Christi” by Dr. Theodore Marier

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William J. Fritz · May 15, 2020

How to Change a Hymn Without Changing It

Ever thought of changing the way you play a hymn without needing to have studies advanced theory and harmonization techniques? Here are two ways of changing the way you are playing a hymn without changing the harmony or re-voicing it.

William J. Fritz · April 17, 2020

A Blessing and a Curse: Digital Sheet Music

Have you seen a musician using a tablet to read their music as they performed? Ever wondered how that would work in your choir or for you?

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William J. Fritz · April 15, 2020

Repeating Repertoire? • William Fritz

As church musicians, we have incredible responsibility and influence.

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William J. Fritz · February 21, 2020

What Kind of Interest is there in a Gregorian Chant Class?

Have you ever considered how a class on Gregorian chant would be received? Why is there an increasing desire among Catholics to include chant in the Mass and liturgy? Look at how one such class was received in Southern California. Outline included of class structure.

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William J. Fritz · January 22, 2020

Biography • William J. Fritz

William Fritz is a composer, pianist, organist, liturgical musician and director of music at St. John the Baptist Parish in Costa Mesa, CA.

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    Simplified Antiphons • “Candlemas”
    Anyone who desires simplified antiphons (“psalm tone versions”) for 2 February, the Feast of the Purification—which is also known as “Candlemas” or the Feast of the Presentation—may freely download them. The texts of the antiphons are quite beautiful.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Tempo?? • 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘎𝘰𝘥, 𝘞𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘺 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦
    Once, after Mass, my pastor said he really loved the hymn we did. I said: “Father, that's Holy God, We Praise Thy Name—you never heard it before?” He replied: “But the way you did it was terrific. For once, it didn't sound like a funeral dirge!” Last Sunday, our volunteer choir sang that hymn. I think the tempo was just about right … but what do you think?
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Don’t You Agree About These?
    If you want to make Jeff Ostrowski really happy, send him an email with effusive praise about the individual voice recordings for hymn #296. [Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass] They came out dazzlingly sensational, don't you agree?
    —Jeff Ostrowski

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