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“Lamb of God” (Musical Setting)
This makes it possible to adjust based upon who’s singing (at which time of day).
PDF Download • Introit (2nd Sn. Ord.)
This mode is ‘serious’ or ‘dark’ or ‘haunting’—but gorgeous.
PDF • “Dr. Adrian Fortescue: Priest & Musician”
“No one was ever (outwardly) less priestly; no one was ever (inwardly) more thoroughly a priest.” —Edith Cowell
PDF Download • “Outrageously Rare” Feder Missal (Latin, French, & English) — 3,290 pages!
A gift to our readers, presented in super-high resolution.
Comm. Fauxbourdon • “What does it sound like?”
Remember the days you prayed for what you have now!
“Ad Te Levavi” • Variant
This particular variant hints at “tone painting.”
Spectacular Communion Setting!
Both text & melody are quite beautiful.
Hymn Translation • “Was Dr. John Mason Neale the Greatest of All Time?”
I received permission to reveal publicly this “comparison chart” of hymn translations.
PDF • “Music List” (Sunday, 11 January)
Readers have expressed interest in examining my “music list” for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
“Puer Natus in Béthlehem” • (Added Fifths)
A dash of something!
Epiphany Hymn • “New 2-Voice Arrangement”
This can be sung by one woman and one man.
Simplified Accompaniment (Epiphany Hymn)
Simplified keyboard accompaniment for “Bethlehem! Of noblest cities” (Epiphany hymn).
Psalm Tone Challenge!
If you know a shorter one, please email me!
“Kaitrin Drost Strikes Again!” • Plus a Few Random Thoughts and Tirades by Jeff Ostrowski
Imagine walking up into a choir loft and sounding like these young ladies without rehearsal.