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“Worst Teacher the World Has Ever Seen”
I recently learned that Pope Leo XII honored him with the “Order of the Golden Spur.”
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“Panis Angelicus” • Organ Accompaniment (7 Pages)
“Those two options are as good as any (and better than most).” —Jeff Ostrowski
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1,187 Pages • “Dripping With Color, Craft, and Splendor” (Missale Romanum, 1933)
That such a richly-illustrated missal could have been created—much less mass produced—in the 1930s is beyond belief.
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“Plainsong Propers” • Fascinating 1980s Recordings
Father John Buchanan was a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul–Minneapolis.
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“First Things First” • The Order We’ve Reversed: Seven (7) Points for Consideration
Seven thoughts on ‘progressive’ solemnity.
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PDF Download • 1950s Hand Missal including “Priest Photographs” at Mass (944 pages)
Taken with great skill, the photos involved the Right Rev’d Joseph F. Cussen, Rev’d Thomas P. Conley, Rev’d George B. Ford, and Rev’d John F. Carvlin.
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“The Choirmaster Survey” • Update on 29 July 2026
“A Survey to Collect Data on the Lives, Careers, Struggles, and Successes of Directors of Music in the Roman Catholic Church who Specialize in the Use of Polyphony and Chant in the Liturgy.”
“Progress Report” (With Samples) • Forthcoming Roman Catholic Hymnal In Spanish
It’s coming along nicely!
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PDF Download • “Roman Catholic Music in England from 1850–1962” — Lengthy Dissertation (402 pages)
This includes 1914-1962 (years which were excluded from Muir’s book).
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Why I Never Write Articles for Corpus Christi Watershed Anymore
The truth comes out at last.
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“A Catholic Choir Director’s Decalogue” • Jeff’s Personal Odyssey (10 Points)
Is there anyone on the planet willing to pretend he doesn’t understand the plain meaning of those words?
“Taking Over an Inner City School Choir” • Rebecca’s Story
Rebecca gives 4 ‘tips’ on training a children’s choir.
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Explanation of Gregorian Chant • “Using Words Mama Can Understand”
Do you see how each Latin accent is ‘shifted’ to the final syllable, as if they were French words?
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“Reader Feedback” • 9 July 2026
“I’m an adult convert to the Catholic faith, and I didn’t grow up with this music.…” —A reader