Do You Recognize This Hymn Tune? 1
The Brébeuf hymnal will include texts by contemporary Roman Catholic poets.
“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).
The Brébeuf hymnal will include texts by contemporary Roman Catholic poets.
The Brébeuf hymnal will include texts by contemporary Roman Catholic poets.
“Grant that…through this sacrament which we have received, whatever is evil in our hearts may be restored by its gift of healing.”
Also includes a printable score with literal English translation!
Palestrina cleverly interweaves an ancient hymn.
“Ask of Me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance…”
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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.
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