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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.”

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Dr. Gregory Hamilton · February 20, 2020

Secret Sympathy

“Our souls are moved to the ardor of piety by the sacred words more piously and powerfully when these words are sung…” —St. Augustine

Jeff Ostrowski · February 20, 2020

Absolutely Sensational Video About The Sacred Music Symposium!

It’s difficult to imagine a more breathtaking video—the beauty is staggering!

Dr. Alfred Calabrese · February 18, 2020

Olivier Latry: Recital in Dallas This Sunday

I am thrilled that my parish, St. Rita Catholic Church in Dallas, TX, will host Mr. Latry this Sunday evening for an extraordinary concert of French music.

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Jeff Ostrowski · February 18, 2020

Magnificent Photograph! • Fr. Valentine With His Mother

He loved his mother dearly; photo circa 1956.

Veronica Moreno · February 17, 2020

Choral Scholarships at Christendom College

Christendom College offers up to $4500 in tuition reduction and free voice lessons for students starting in the Fall of 2020.

Fr. David Friel · February 17, 2020

Imposing the Classical Style on Public Building Projects?

A rumored executive order would unify the architectural style of future projects and upgrades.

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Fr. David Friel · February 16, 2020

New Work from Paul Jernberg

The composer has begun a new and worthwhile blogging project.

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Dr. Lucas Tappan · February 12, 2020

Incredible Opportunity In Kansas City

Educators who seek to shape students in both wisdom and virtue, and who share the belief that music and aesthetics play an integral part in the content of a Catholic liberal arts education should apply.

Jeff Ostrowski · February 12, 2020

Protected: « Sundays after Pentecost »

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Jeff Ostrowski · February 11, 2020

Big News! • Symposium Dates Revealed

Woo Hoo! The preëminent conference for Church musicians announces dates for its fifth year!

Jeff Ostrowski · February 11, 2020

Septuagesima Gradual • Strange Formation on Clivis

Is there a “jail” for people who change the official edition of Gregorian Chant?

Patrick Torsell · February 10, 2020

Youth Choristers – Formation Beyond Singing

If we want young people to help restore and promote sacred music, we must get beyond the “what” and the “how” and dig in to the “why.”

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Dr. Alfred Calabrese · February 8, 2020

To Breathe or Not To Breathe

Our choirs should not sound mechanical. Beautiful music its waiting to be discovered.

Dr. Lucas Tappan · February 7, 2020

Westminster Cathedral Choir School: Update

Jeff’s recent post made me think that perhaps a recap of all the events so far at Westminster Cathedral would be helpful to readers.

Jeff Ostrowski · February 7, 2020

“I’m hanging on every word.”—Catholic Organist Group

My friend, Richard J. Clark, sent me a screenshot from the “Catholic Organist Group.”

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    PDF Download • “Atténde Dómine”
    Although it isn’t nearly as ancient as other hymns in the plainsong repertoire, Atténde Dómine, et miserére, quía peccávimus tíbi (“Look down, O Lord, and have mercy, for we have sinned against Thee”) has become one of the most popular hymns for LENT—perhaps because it was included in the famous Liber Usualis of Solesmes. This musical score (PDF file) has an incredibly accurate version in English, as well as a nice version in Spanish, and also the original Latin. Although I don’t claim to have a great singing voice, this morning I recorded this rehearsal video.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Music List • (1st Sunday of Lent)
    Readers have expressed interest in seeing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for this coming Sunday—22 February 2026—the 1st Sunday of Lent (Year A). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the outstanding feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin. I spent an enormous amount of time preparing this ORDER OF MUSIC—because the children’s choir will join us—and some of its components came out great. For example, the COMMUNION ANTIPHON with Fauxbourdon is utterly resplendent, yet still ‘Lenten’.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    2-Voice Arrangement for Lent
    Those seeking a two-voice arrangement for LENT and PASSIONTIDE should click here and scroll down. It’s based on number 775 in the Brébeuf Hymnal, with an enchanting melody written by Kevin Allen (the legendary American composer of sacred music). That text—“Pendens In Crucis Cornibus”—is often used for the Feast of our Lady of Sorrows. That link is important because, in addition to the musical score, it provides free rehearsal videos for each individual voice: something volunteer choirs appreciate!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Reminder” — Month of Febr. (2026)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. It couldn’t be easier to subscribe! Just scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Chart • “Plainsong Rhythm”
    I will go to my grave without understanding the lack of curiosity so many people have about the rhythmic modifications made by Dom André Mocquereau. For example, how can someone examine this single sheet comparison chart and at a minimum not be curious about the differences? Dom Mocquereau basically creates a LONG-SHORT LONG-SHORT rhythmic pattern—in spite of enormous and overwhelming manuscript evidence to the contrary. That’s why some scholars referred to his method as “Neo-Mensuralist” or “Neo-Mensuralism.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Simplified)
    I admire the harmonization of “Adeste Fideles” by David Willcocks (d. 2015), who served as director of the Royal College of Music (London, England). In 2025, I was challenged to create a simplified arrangement for organists incapable of playing the authentic version at tempo. The result was this simplified keyboard arrangement (PDF download) based on the David Willcocks version of “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Feel free to play through it and let me know what you think.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“He would lecture early in the morning at St Edmund’s College, perhaps more than once, rush from thence to the British Museum, and toil there intensely for hours, all without a scrap of food, having pledged himself to dine with us.”

— A description of Father Adrian Fortescue

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