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Music Conference at the Vatican

January 27, 2021 By Fr. David Friel

The theme for this virtual conference will be “Church and Music: Texts and Contexts”

Alleluia, Dulce Carmen – sing it while you can!

January 26, 2021 By Veronica Brandt

A hymn for the last week before Septuagesima, or in the weeks leading up to Lent. Squeeze in all the Alleluias you can before they’re put on ice.

Quick Vocal Tip: Breathe on Cutoffs

January 25, 2021 By Keven Smith

This simple breathing hack could bring new life to your choir’s sound.

Making Sacraments Available amidst Adversity

January 24, 2021 By Fr. David Friel

WWII Chaplain recognized for his heroic ministry after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis

Glaring Omission from Post-Vatican II Lectionary

January 23, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

In the 1980s, Father Valentine wrote to a Vatican Congregation in Rome about this omission. It still hasn’t been fixed.

(Ladies Singing Low) • “Adding Fifths Above”

January 21, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

Under Covid-19, certain “pre-conciliar” practices have been mandated by the same bishops who previously declared such things to be evil.

PDF Download • “Mass Propers For Sundays And Holydays Set To Simple Melodies” (429 pages)

January 19, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

In 1947, this book was given a double “Imprimatur” by Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York.

Hidden Gem: Salvum Fac Populum Tuum (Bruckner)

January 18, 2021 By Keven Smith

This little-known, accessible motet could serve as your choir’s introduction to the thrilling sonic world of Anton Bruckner.

Landmark Documentary on the Renewal of Sacred Music

January 18, 2021 By Richard J. Clark

A documentary on the work of Paul Jerberg — one of the most important voices on sacred music in the Church today

Thou Hast Saved the Good Wine until Now

January 16, 2021 By Fr. David Friel

Reflections on the communion chant for the Second Sunday after Epiphany

“Homily for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany” (EF) • Father Valentine Young, OFM

January 13, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

Why have I been so blessed, and spared such hardships?

Lies, Lies, Lies

January 12, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

“Narrative lies” cannot exist without a storyteller.

What Color Is B-Flat? Life as a Musician with Synesthesia

January 11, 2021 By Keven Smith

Musicians rely on hearing. Hearing is a sense. Synesthesia makes the senses cross over. And that’s where the fun begins….

Catholic Choirmasters • Never Fall For This!

January 7, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

Statements so appalling, egregious, and atrocious they must be corrected…

PDF Download • “Essential Liturgical Chart”

January 5, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

I’ve never spent as much time creating a Liturgical Chart as I did for this one.

PDF Download • “Blessing of Epiphany Water”

January 5, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

An 18-page PDF for the Solemn Blessing of Water on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution: Tell Strangers What You Do

January 4, 2021 By Keven Smith

A recent encounter made me realize what can happen when we discuss church music with others.

Practical Reflections on the Restored Order

January 3, 2021 By Fr. David Friel

Thoughts from Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu

PDF Download • “Puer Natus In Bethlehem” — Simple Christmas Hymn (2 Pages)

January 3, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

This is one of my favorite Gregorian hymns; very catchy!

PDF Download • “No woman shall kiss her child on the Sabbath or fasting day.”

January 2, 2021 By Jeff Ostrowski

The “Blue Laws” were a series of fanatical laws enacted by the Puritans of the colony of Connecticut…

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PDF Download • Several Useful Plainsong Books

November 19, 2020 By Jeff Ostrowski

“Variae Preces” (1892) — “Cantus Varii” (1902) — “Cantus Varii” (1928) — “Cantus Selecti” (1957)

PDF Download • Rare 1970 Document Explains “Spoken vs. Sung Propers”

October 29, 2020 By Andrea Leal

This is perhaps the single most significant liturgical document CCWatershed has ever unearthed—and translated to English! • Explains the origin of “Gradual Antiphons” vs. “Missal Antiphons” (a.k.a. “Sacramentary Antiphons”)+

PDF Download • Beautiful Requiem Mass Image

October 28, 2020 By Jeff Ostrowski

“Every diocese, almost every church, had its own customs. Our present rule dates from the revived missal of 1570.”

PDF Download • Extremely Simple (Yet Gorgeous) Polyphonic Funeral Mass

October 23, 2020 By Jeff Ostrowski

These rehearsal videos were recorded by one person, and he apologizes for the poor singing quality…

PDF Download • “Mass Propers for Weekdays, Commons, and Saints” (1,294 pages)

October 22, 2020 By Corpus Christi Watershed

Useful links as a “follow-up” to Mæstro Clark’s article about Fr. Weber’s plainsong settings.

PDF Download • “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord” (Responsorial Psalm)

October 13, 2020 By Jeff Ostrowski

Including a written tutorial on how to perform Chabanel Psalms correctly.

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Fr. David FrielFr. David Friel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Veronica Brandt
Sydney, Australia
Keven SmithKeven Smith
Sacramento, California
Jeff OstrowskiJeff Ostrowski
Los Angeles, California
Richard J. ClarkRichard J. Clark
Boston, Massachusetts
Andrea LealAndrea Leal
Las Vegas, Nevada
Daniel TuckerDaniel Tucker
South Bend, IN
William J. FritzWilliam J. Fritz
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Lucas TappanLucas Tappan
Topeka, Kansas
Veronica MorenoVeronica Moreno
West Covina, California
Dr. Alfred CalabreseDr. Alfred Calabrese
Dallas, Texas
Charles WeaverCharles Weaver
Norwalk, Connecticut
Christopher MuellerChristopher Mueller
Louisville, Kentucky
Corrinne MayCorrinne May
Singapore
Cynthia OstrowskiCynthia Ostrowski
Los Angeles, California
Wilfrid JonesWilfrid Jones
Cambridge, UK
Dr. Gregory HamiltonDr. Gregory Hamilton
Dallas, Texas
Patrick TorsellPatrick Torsell
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Andrew LeungAndrew Leung
Hong Kong, China

Random Quote

“As often as possible they gathered together the children of the village and sat them down in the cabin. Father Brébeuf would put on a surplice and biretta and chant the Our Father, which Father Daniel had translated into Huron rhymes, and the children would chant it after him. Next, he taught them the sign of the cross, the Hail Mary, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Commandments.”

— Biography of St. Jean de Brébeuf

Recent Posts

  • Music Conference at the Vatican
  • Alleluia, Dulce Carmen – sing it while you can!
  • Quick Vocal Tip: Breathe on Cutoffs
  • Making Sacraments Available amidst Adversity
  • Glaring Omission from Post-Vatican II Lectionary

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