“Kyrie VIII” Organ Accompaniment by Flor Peeters
…with the Solesmes markings.
“Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?” —The Vatican’s chief liturgist from 2014-2021; interview with Edw. Pentin (23-Sep-2019)
A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004). He completed studies in Education and Musicology at the graduate level. Having worked as a church musician in Los Angeles for ten years, in 2024 he accepted a position as choirmaster for Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Michigan, where he resides with his wife and children. —Read full biography (with photographs).
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“Remit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the sins of Thy people…”
What keeps us going is our wonderful readers, whose kindness and witness inspire us.
Two generous young ladies, currently in high school, helped me record this gorgeous Kyrie.
Thoughts on “the hidden struggles” of a choirmaster.
Due to human nature, I believe most of us won’t reach our potential—unless we’re forced to do so!
“All things are in Thy will, O Lord, and there is none that can resist Thy will…”
I have no idea which cathedral this is, but architects should take note!
This article includes live recordings from a conference (“Society for Catholic Liturgy”) in Los Angeles.
These might not constitute the most perfect way to assist at Mass, but they’re very nice (German) hymn tunes!
I might be able to memorize that Chopin etude, but there’s no way I could memorize that 5-voice Bach fugue today.
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