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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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Colloquium Friends & Chant Workshops

Fr. David Friel · November 16, 2014

“Adventus Dona” in the Diocese of San Diego

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: CanticaNOVA Publications, Church Music Association of America CMAA, Gregorian Chant, Propers, Sacred Music Colloquium, Simple Steps To Improve Parish Music Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Preparing for an EF Sung Mass

Veronica Brandt · November 8, 2014

Preparing music folders for a Missa Cantata – all the essentials and a few handy desirables.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: July 19, 2023

The Most Disturbing Change To The 1962 Missal

Jeff Ostrowski · November 3, 2014

We’re not as smart as we’d thought … and our forefathers weren’t as dumb as we’d assumed.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Extraordinary Form 1962 Missal Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Peace and St Francis

Veronica Brandt · October 4, 2014

St Francis worked for peace through prayer. If by singing we pray twice, then this collection of music could multiply our efforts today!

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Breaking News: The Communion Hymn is an Optional Add-On

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · September 11, 2014

Reading the General Instruction of the Roman Missal can bring many surprises. One of them has to do with the ubiquitous communion hymn.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (6 of 7)

Andrew R. Motyka · August 13, 2014

Some free resources for Cantor, Choir, and Organ for furthering the liturgical reform in your parish.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (4 of 7)

Jeff Ostrowski · August 11, 2014

Should Church music be fun? Yes!!!

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Dom Gregory Murray 100 Organ Interludes, Free Responsorial Psalms Organ Vocalist Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (3 of 7)

Fr. David Friel · August 10, 2014

Public Domain Scores & Published Resources

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Reform of the Reform, Sheet Music Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (2 of 7)

Veronica Brandt · August 9, 2014

Planting the seeds for liturgical reform with a new book of old hymns.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Important Resources for Liturgical Reform (1 of 7)

Richard J. Clark · August 8, 2014

Some mainstream resources are geared towards maximizing market share; there are a number of others, perhaps lesser known that have the words of St. Pius X and “Sacrosanctum Concilium” in mind.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: CanticaNOVA Publications, Reform of the Reform Last Updated: January 1, 2020

The Real Trouble With Missalettes

Jeff Ostrowski · July 14, 2014

Did you catch that last quotation? “Unless proper readings are given.” What does that passage mean?

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Novus Ordo Lectionary, Stop Wasting Money On Missalettes Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Colloquium Update I

Fr. David Friel · July 3, 2014

All the things I love about the Colloquium experience are here in force: an extraordinary faculty, magnificent liturgies, good fellowship, etc.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Sacred Music Colloquium Last Updated: January 1, 2020

An Overview of the Music Program at Our Lady of the Atonement Church & Academy (Part 1)

Guest Author · May 19, 2014

On Fridays, Mass is celebrated in Latin according to the Ordinary Form. Each day, one of the school choirs leads the liturgical singing.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Graduale Romanum Roman Gradual Propers, Our Lady Of The Atonement Academy Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Why We Need the Greatest Art in Catholic Worship

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski · April 3, 2014

Was it necessary to change our forms of worship to suit “modern man”? And do we need to set aside our glorious musical heritage? Absolutely not.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Setting an Example Through Funerals

Andrew R. Motyka · February 26, 2014

Funerals can be a good time to demonstrate the possibilities of reverent liturgical music at Mass.

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

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    “Holy Name Hymn” (2-Voice Arrangement)
    When we post a direct URL link, we frequently get thousands of downloads. But when scrolling is required, very few take the time. I mention this because those who click on this URL link and scroll to the bottom can download—completely free of charge—a clever 2-voice arrangement for a famous hymn to the Most Holy Name of Jesus. In a pinch, it can be nicely sung by one male and one female! It will be of interest to those who seek arrangements for two voices.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Introit (3rd Sn. Ord.)
    This coming Sunday, 25 January 2026, is the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A). The ENTRANCE CHANT (“Dóminus secus mare”) is somewhat rare because it comes from the New Testament. The authentic version in Latin—of astounding antiquity—was jettisoned in 1955 but restored in 1970. This rehearsal video has me attempting to sing the melody while simultaneously accompanying myself on the organ. I encourage you to print off the organ accompaniment (PDF) and play through it because it has extremely ‘happy’ harmonies.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Lamb of God” (Musical Setting)
    The MASS OF SAINT ANNE LINE has been quite popular ever since ROMAN MISSAL Third Edition was released circa 2011. You can now download the musical score (PDF) for this setting, placed into five (5) different keys; i.e. “pitch levels” that are high and low. This makes it possible to adjust based upon who’s singing at which time of day.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Reminder” — Month of January (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. Signing up couldn’t be easier: simply scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —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
    PDF Download • “In Paradisum” in English
    We always sing the IN PARADISUM in Latin, as printed on this PDF score. I have an appallingly bad memory (meaning I’d be a horrible witness in court). In any event, it’s been brought to my attention that 15 years ago I created this organ accompaniment for the famous and beautiful ‘IN PARADISUM’ Gregorian chant sung in English according to ‘MR3’ (Roman Missal, Third Edition). If anyone desires such a thing, feel free to download and print. Looking back, I wish I’d brought the TENOR and BASS voices into a unison (on B-Natural) for the word “welcome” on the second line.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“[Saint Jerome’s Latin] fairly frequently represents a purer text than does the existing Hebrew, sometimes yielding a plain sense when the Massoretic text fails to do so, and quite often providing a working interpretation of a passage where the Hebrew is doubtful.”

— Sebastian Bullough, O.P. (June 1949)

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