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Views from the Choir Loft

The Catholic Hymnal

Jeff Ostrowski · October 19, 2022

PDF Download • “Hymn List For Sundays” (until 8 December 2022)

As a child, Rex Harrison contracted measles, which took away the sight from his left eye for the rest of his life.

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Jeff Ostrowski · August 30, 2022

PDF Download • “Tantum Ergo” Two-Part Interlude (Manuals Only) by Flor Peeters

Including a stunningly gorgeous (and rare!) hymn by Flor Peeters.

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Jeff Ostrowski · August 9, 2022

“Could Women Sing At Mass Before Vatican II?”

Does this sound like a “hymn” to you? Or does it sound like a “chant” composition?

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Jeff Ostrowski · April 2, 2022

“Hymn To Saint Joseph” • (Rec. 4/2/2022)

Certainly the only “Eucharistic” hymn to Saint Joseph I know!

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Jeff Ostrowski · February 26, 2022

“Common” Hymn Tunes? • Another Example

The first text is for the “pre-Lent” season…

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Jeff Ostrowski · February 18, 2022

Eucharistic Hymn • By a Jesuit Martyr Priest

English has words whose meanings directly contradict each other (such as “cleave” or “sanction”).

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Jeff Ostrowski · February 16, 2022

Sound superb! … with just 2 minutes of rehearsal

I’m someone who harbors an irrational fear of anything I’m not familiar with.

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Jeff Ostrowski · September 28, 2021

“Catholic Sensibility” • What Makes A Hymnal Catholic?

I personally find the following pairings (hymn text + hymn melody) to be reprehensible…

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Jeff Ostrowski · September 10, 2021

[re-post] • “Hymn for the Feast of All Saints”

All Saints—November 1st—will be here before you know it!

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Jeff Ostrowski · August 24, 2021

Church Musicians: The Revolution Starts Today!

Do what’s right, say your prayers, offer each day to Jesus Christ, and hold your head high!

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Jeff Ostrowski · August 12, 2021

PDF Download • Hymn for the Assumption • (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)

This hymn was originally for the Assumption, but now can be used on various Marian feasts.

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Jeff Ostrowski · August 11, 2021

“Feast of All Saints” • Do You Know This Hymn?

All Saints—November 1st—will be here before you know it!

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Jeff Ostrowski · June 29, 2021

“Talk Is Cheap” • Advice For Music Directors

If you fail to carefully plan your rehearsal, you’ll be eaten alive. And rightfully so!

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Guest Author · June 7, 2020

“Comparison” • 15 Traditional Catholic Hymnals

Covid-19 has forced many parishes to remove all hymnals from their pews: A perfect opportunity for change!

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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

Far from dreading an encounter with the Iroquois, Fr. Garnier often told us he would be quite content to fall into their hands and remain their prisoner if—while they were torturing him—he at least had a chance of instructing them as long as his torments lasted. If they allowed him to live, it would afford him a golden opportunity to work for their conversion, which was now impossible, since the gateway to their country was closed as long as they were our enemies.

— Father Ragueneau (Jesuit Relations)

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