PDF Download • Extremely Rare Hymnal (1952)
Published by the Catholic Choirmasters’ Guild of Buffalo, New York.
“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).
Published by the Catholic Choirmasters’ Guild of Buffalo, New York.
When people ask how to begin teaching polyphony, I show them this.
“In thy tender mercy, guide aright, we beseech thee, O Lord, our hearts…”
I believe Fr. Robert Fromageot was professor of Gregorian chant at the FSSP seminary.
One could also use a Mode VII psalm tone to “solve” the problem … but that just sounds wrong.
The accusation by this lady really hurt me; but I’m not sure why…
“Very humbly, O Lord, we implore of thy majesty, that the holy mysteries we are celebrating … save us from transgressing in the time to come …”
“…it is important to avoid musical forms which, because of their profane use, are not conducive to prayer.”
Last Sunday we sang a beautiful composition by Richard Rice.
“May thy grace … cause us to be zealous at all times in the doing of good works.”
Can you see the difference? Can you hear the difference?
Download these Propers for Saint Pio of Pietrelcina—according to the 1962 Missale Romanum!
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