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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

Missale Vetustum

Jeff Ostrowski · December 27, 2025

“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.

Mark Haas · July 4, 2025

“My First Year with the Latin Mass” • A Music Director’s Perspective

“Assisting at the Traditional Latin Mass has changed me.” —Mark Haas

Corpus Christi Watershed · July 4, 2025

Boston Auxiliary Bishop: “In offering the Traditional Mass for the first time, after removing the vestments, I knelt in the back pew and wept.”

As of 4 July 2025, Bishop Reed’s post on Twitter had received 188,800 views.

Jeff Ostrowski · June 19, 2025

“Dom Jausions had a skilled hand. His transcriptions are masterpieces of neatness & precision.”

A few days ago, Dominique Gatté released something quite extraordinary.

Jeff Ostrowski · June 4, 2025

“Breathtaking Photographs” • First Mass of Father Michael Caughey, FSSP (Muskegon, MI)

Our choir sang so beautifully for this special Mass!

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 8, 2025

Cardinal Prevost (Pope Leo XIV) “Privately Offered the TLM in His Private Chapel”

Allegedly, the source of this information “had the only indult to say the TLM at the USCCB office in Baltimore back in the 1990s.”

Andrea Leal · April 2, 2025

“What is the Best Catholic Missal?” • Video Review by Catholic Family News

“I am shocked this isn’t more well known; this is really a spectacular work.” —Catholic Family News

Jeff Ostrowski · October 29, 2024

A Suggestion for Ordinary Form Masses

The idea developed (somehow) that having the priest wait 15 minutes for an item he needs is “good and reverent” liturgy. But that’s false.

Corpus Christi Watershed · September 26, 2024

(In Canada) • Today is the “Feast of Saint Isaac Jogues & Companions”

Several stained glass images of Saint Isaac Jogues.

Jeff Ostrowski · May 20, 2024

ABC’s “The View” Attacks the Traditional Latin Mass

If you were arrested and charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

Jeff Ostrowski · November 21, 2023

Jeff Ostrowski’s Performance of Plainsong Attacked as “Inartistic”

The special Vigil of Christmas “Alleluia” sung according to the official rhythm of the Catholic Church.

Jeff Ostrowski · November 17, 2023

Pope Saint Paul VI did not outlaw the TLM

This video shows a signatory of the famous “Agatha Christie Indult” talking about Glenn Gould (specifically his Bach interpretations).

Jeff Ostrowski · November 8, 2023

“No Fourth Sunday of Advent” (EF)

In the Extraordinary Form (“Missale Vetustum”) because Christmas falls on a Monday in 2023, the Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord takes precedence over the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This usually only happens about every six years or so. I will miss the 4th Sunday of Advent, but the VIGIL Mass is also quite […]

Jeff Ostrowski · October 2, 2023

Palestrina Would Not Recognize This! • (Plus: Hopeful Signs)

On 21 September 2023, composers Dan Schutte, Roc O’Connor, and Bob Dufford stood in the Sanctuary of Old St. Patrick’s Church…

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President’s Corner

    PDF • “3-Voice Motet” (Father De Laet)
    I believe 99% of our readers will recognize this hymn tune. Perhaps Father Edgard De Laet should have called it a ‘hymn’ instead of a ‘motet for three voices’—but he’s technically correct, since MOTET is defined as: “a short piece of sacred choral music, typically polyphonic and unaccompanied.” The even verses are for three voices, as you will see if you download the PDF score at #20245. The odd verses may be song a cappella SATB or unison with organ.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Hymn for 2 Voices”
    Readers who click on this video will see that it starts with verses of the “Pange Lingua” hymn by Saint Thomas Aquinas (d. 1274) arranged for two voices. However, there’s a polyphonic refrain (“Tantum Ergo”) for three voices, taken from Kevin Allen’s Motecta Trium Vocum. If your choir is very small, this piece is for you! You can download the PDF score free of charge—and you can also utilize the rehearsal videos for each individual voice—by navigating yourself to #20323.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “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

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

Agnes De Mille: “When I see my work, I take for granted what other people value in it. I see only its ineptitude, inorganic flaws, and crudities. I am not pleased or satisfied.” — Martha Graham: “No artist is pleased.” ADM: “But then there is no satisfaction?” — MG: “No satisfaction whatever at any time,” she cried out passionately. “There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”

— “Martha Graham on the Life-Force of Creativity”

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