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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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Views from the Choir Loft

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Julie Huebner · June 9, 2025

PDF Download • “Text by Saint Francis of Assisi” (choral setting w/ organ: Soprano & Alto)

“I am near to end of my first year as a full-time choirmaster.” — Julie Huebner

Jeff Ostrowski · June 7, 2025

“Music List” • Pentecost Sunday

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for Pentecost Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · June 3, 2025

“Truly Great Processional” • (Pipe Organ)

It’s an excerpt from a much longer composition by Sebastian Bach.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 30, 2025

Proof Which All Can Immediately See!

There’s a reason for this!

Jeff Ostrowski · May 27, 2025

PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for 29 June … Which Falls on a Sunday This Year!

Growing up, we had an encyclopedia in our basement—but that was hardly the equivalent access to the internet!

Jeff Ostrowski · May 25, 2025

“Music List” • 6th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 24, 2025

“Gloria in Spanish” • Free Accompaniment

Several people have requested this.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 23, 2025

How Well Does ICEL Know Latin?

For the last fifty-five years, anyone who’s attempted to correct such errors has been threatened with legal action.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 20, 2025

“Common” Responsorial Psalm?

I try never to argue about liturgical legislation…

Jeff Ostrowski · May 15, 2025

“Music List” • 5th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 14, 2025

Communion Chant (5th Sunday of Easter)

This particular chant was “rescued” from obscurity in 1969.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 13, 2025

PDF Download • “Entrance Chant” for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

I’m not a bishop. I’m not even a priest. I’m a husband & father who just wants to make it to heaven.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 12, 2025

“Sanctus XVIII” • Peculiar-Yet-Haunting Accompaniment (Sent To Us)

“When the Vatican Edition began coming off the press in 1905, its strongest supporters did not expect it to last until 1960…” —Mons. Schmitt

Jeff Ostrowski · May 10, 2025

“Music List” • 4th Sunday of Easter (Year C)

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 8, 2025

“Entrance Chant” • 4th Sunday of Easter

This “Entrance Chant” is used during liturgical years A, B, and C.

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President’s Corner

    PDF • “Music List” (Sunday, 28 December)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph (28 Dec. 2025). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The FAUXBOURDON verses for the Communion Antiphon are particularly gorgeous. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “Music List” (Xmas Midnight Mass)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for Christmas Midnight Mass (“Ad Missam In Nocte”). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The ENTRANCE CHANT is simple, but quite beautiful. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • “Music List” (4th Sunday of Advent)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 21 December 2025, which is the 4th Sunday of Advent (Year A). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The ENTRANCE CHANT is the famous “Roráte Coeli” and the fauxbourdon setting of the COMMUNION is exquisite. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    What does this mean? “Pre-Urbanite”
    One of the things informed critics have frequently praised vis-à-vis the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal has to do with its careful treatment of the ancient hymns vs. the “Urbanite” hymns. This topic I had believed to be fairly well understood—but I was wrong. The reason I thought people knew about it is simple; in the EDITIO VATICANA 1908 Graduale Romanum (as well as the 1913 Liber Antiphonarius) both versions are provided, right next to each other. You can see what I mean by examining this PDF file from the Roman Gradual of 1908. Most people still don’t understand that the Urbanite versions were never adopted by any priests or monks who sang the Divine Office each day. Switching would have required a massive amount of effort and money, because all the books would need to be changed.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Santo Santo Santo”
    Those searching for a dignified, brief, simple, bright setting of SANCTUS in Spanish (“Santo Santo Santo”) are invited to download this Setting in honor of Saint John Brébeuf (organist & vocalist). I wonder if there would be any interest in me recording a rehearsal video for this piece.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Pope Leo XIV on Sacred Music
    On 5 December 2025, Pope Leo XIV made this declaration with regard to liturgical music.
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Random Quote

The chapter orders Luis Martínez, a cathedral chaplain, to stay away from the choirbook-stand when the rest of the singers gather around it to sing polyphony—the reason being that “he throws the others out of tune.” [From “The Life of Father Francisco Guerrero.”]

— Sevilla Cathedral: Chapter Resolution (13 December 1564)

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