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Views from the Choir Loft

Articles

Andrew Leung · December 21, 2017

The Marvels of Choral Singing

A reflection and meditation on choral singing.

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 21, 2017

Xmas Image • Print for Children to Color

Courtesy of John Sonnen.

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 20, 2017

Can You Say “Theft” ?

Unless I am mistaken, John David Chambers stole Neale’s rhymes without attribution.

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 19, 2017

“Death” • By John Henry Cardinal Newman

No man can deliver his brother, no make agreement unto God for him.

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Corpus Christi Watershed · December 19, 2017

Six Videos • Gregorian Chant (2017)

…produced in association with Saint John the Beloved (McLean, Virginia)

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 18, 2017

PDF Download • Kyrie “O Magnum Mysterium”

This morning, I recorded the voice parts—but please pardon my screechy soprano notes!

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Fr. David Friel · December 17, 2017

Gray Book for Baptism of Children Approved

How will the “confirmatio” and “regonitio” processes unfold in light of “Magnum principium”?

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 17, 2017

How Should Renaissance Music Be Sung?

Hermann Finck (d. 1558) wrote about choral sound and performance in 1556.

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Veronica Brandt · December 16, 2017

Not That Gaudete

A simple misunderstanding that arises with new choir members who are aware of the Christmas Carol called Gaudete and that the Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday.

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Richard J. Clark · December 15, 2017

Discouragement and Hope

Despite such a bleak picture, so many musicians remain faithful and loyal servants of the Church. This is hope.

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Andrew Leung · December 14, 2017

Video • A Chinese Offertory Hymn

My new choir singing a Chinese offertory hymn…

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 14, 2017

3rd Sunday of Advent (3rd of December)

John answered them, saying, “I baptize with water; but there hath stood one in the midst of you, Whom you know not…”

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 13, 2017

PDF Download • “Rorate Mass” (13 pages) —Dec 2017

“Let us not be cast into the darkness to burn in flames, but may we share the joy of heaven, seeing the face of God.”

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Guest Author · December 12, 2017

Latin Mass Youth Choir…in Las Vegas!

“I am a firm believer that anyone can learn to sing, even tiny children.” —Andrea Leal

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Jeff Ostrowski · December 11, 2017

Advent Piece for 2 Voices

Multi-Track recording created by a high school sophomore.

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President’s Corner

    Stained Glass Window • Father Brébeuf
    Saint John de Brébeuf was one of the North American Martyrs. The photograph of a gorgeous stained glass window depicting Father Brébeuf was sent to us by Courtney Roberson. Father Brébeuf and his companions were canonized by Pope Pius XI on 29 June 1930. We are told this window is found in the Cathedral of Peoria, Illinois.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Sacred Music “Pro Tip”
    Our website welcomes millions of visitors, yet surprisingly few find their way to the actual blog page itself. If you are among them, bookmark it today. Numerous articles and resources await you—but these treasures belong to those who explore each article, not merely its title. The headline is only the doorway; the substance lies within.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Music List • (29th Sund. Ordinary Time)
    Readers have expressed interest in seeing the ORDER OF MUSIC which I created for this coming Sunday, the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The INTROIT for this Sunday explains why this Sunday is called “Apple Sunday.” As we approach the end of the liturgical year, most of the INTROITS seem to be in Mode III or Mode IV, which are ‘haunting’ tones.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    PDF • “Singers’ Booklet” (26 Pages)

    This is a ‘messy’ booklet in terms of its formatting, but it’s only ever seen by the singers—not members of the congregation.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Preface of Saint Joseph (added by the pope)

    You can see the “Præfatio de Sancto Joseph” inserted directly into the priest’s missal.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Predictable Rhymes?” • A Follow Up
    We received considerable correspondence regarding my article, Two Ways to Defile a Hymn. More specifically, what really raised certain people’s hackles was its follow-up article dealing with the keyboard accompaniment for the CHRIST THE KING HYMNAL. But to quote Eliza Doolittle: “Have I said anything I oughtn’t?” Please examine this PDF file and see whether you agree. Were the editors of the BRÉBEUF HYMNAL incorrect to insist upon sophisticated and clever rhymes, rather than mind-numbingly predictable rhymes?
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?”

— The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021, Interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)

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