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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Jeff Ostrowski • Article Archive

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).

Jeff Ostrowski · October 15, 2024

“This Change Blew My Mind” • Confusion: Is 9 December 2024 a Holy Day of Obligation?

I just got off the phone with a very high ranking official at the USCCB…

Jeff Ostrowski · October 15, 2024

“Entrance Chant” • For Sunday (20-Oct-2024)

This one’s in Mode 3, imitating the authentic Gregorian chant.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 15, 2024

PDF Download • “Entrance Chant in English” (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

With a digression on a 1971 film called “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Jeff Ostrowski · October 14, 2024

When Liturgists Are Dopey

Jeff shares a ‘quick thought’ regarding the topic of the sacred liturgy.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 11, 2024

Music List • (28th Sund. Ordinary Time)

Readers have expressed interest in looking over the “music list” I’ve prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 11, 2024

“Unsolved Mysteries” • What Happened To This Institute?

Dom Ermin Vitry, OSB, was in charge of building the pipe organ for the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, IL.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 10, 2024

PDF Download • “Entrance Chant in English” for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

This coming Sunday—13 October 2024—is the 28th in Ordinary Time.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 9, 2024

“Entrance Chant” • For Sunday (13-Oct-2024)

This one’s in Mode 3, imitating the authentic Gregorian chant.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 8, 2024

PDF Download • Choral Extension! • (Corresponding to the “Holy, Holy, Holy” of the Missal Chants)

Probably one of the most valuable PDF scores we’ve ever released.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 7, 2024

The End Is Coming!

I can’t help but wonder if this is…

Jeff Ostrowski · October 5, 2024

Music List • (27th Sund. Ordinary Time)

Readers have expressed interest in looking over the “music list” I have prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 5, 2024

“In Feriis Per Annum” • Kýrie Eléison

For years I’d been meaning to harmonize the famous KYRIE SIMPLEX—but I never got the opportunity until today. Feel free to download the PDF score if you wish. It is “Kyrie XVI,” which in the old books bore the title In Feriis Per Annum.

Jeff Ostrowski · October 4, 2024

MONTH OF OCTOBER — “Reminder”

Since a new month has arrived, it’s my pleasure to remind you that…

Jeff Ostrowski · October 3, 2024

Rhyme Scheme?

Is this a common ‘thing’ when it comes to hymns in Spanish?

Jeff Ostrowski · October 2, 2024

This Coming Sunday’s Resp. Psalm

ICEL wasn’t the only group that produced reprehensible translations in the 1970s…

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    PDF Download • “Sprinkling Rite”
    When kings decide to go to war, they often don’t consider the pain and suffering inflicted upon the soldiers who actually fight the war. Something similar could be said about the ‘agents of liturgical reform’ who gained power after Vatican II. With the stroke of a pen, they often make changes that will require thousands—or even millions—of man hours, undertaken by composers and editors. The Sprinkling Rite during Eastertide (PDF) is a good example. The version given there was the original melody for Roman Missal, Third Edition. Some still prefer that version. However, at the last moment, an “unknown hand” tinkered with a few notes in the antiphon. Those who examine the current edition can verify this with their own eyes.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    ‘Sarum’ Good Friday?
    Plainsong of the Roman Rite has many variants—i.e. slight ‘variations’ or ‘alterations’ made to the ancient melodies. Variants often thrive in particular religious orders. Likewise, before Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church, Gregorian Chant variants were frequently associated with individual cathedrals in England: Hereford, Lincoln, Salisbury, and so forth. In the early 20th century, the (Anglican) organist at Westminster Abbey married “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” to this beautiful variant melody from England. Those who sing Gregorian Chant on Good Friday will recognize the melody. What do you think of this pairing?
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Eb Organ Postlude”
    Gustav Adolf Merkel (d. 1885) was a German organist, teacher, and composer. Although a Lutheran himself, he held the appointment at the (Roman Catholic) Cathedral of Dresden from 1864 until his death. You can download his Organ Postlude in E-Flat, which I like very much. He has an interesting way of marking the pedal notes. What do you think?
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Gregorian Chant Quiz” • 24 March 2026
    How well do you know your Gregorian hymns? Do you recognize the tune inserted into the bass line on this score? For many years, we sang the entire Mass in Gregorian chant—and I mean everything. As a result, it would be difficult to find a Gregorian hymn I don’t recognize instantly. Only decades later did I realize (with sadness) that this skill cannot be ‘monetized’… This particular melody is used for a very famous Gregorian hymn, printed in the LIBER USUALIS. Do you recognize it? Send me an email with the correct words, and I promise to tell everybody I meet about your prowess!
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Ubi Caritas” (SATB)
    I remember singing “Ubi Cáritas” by Maurice Duruflé at the conservatory. I was deeply moved by it. However, some feel Duruflé’s version isn’t suitable for small choirs since it’s written for 6 voices and the bass tessitura is quite low. That’s why I was absolutely thrilled to discover this “Ubi cáritas” (SATB) for smaller choirs by Énemond Moreau, who studied with OSCAR DEPUYDT (d. 1925), an orphan who became a towering figure of Catholic music. Depuydt’s students include: Flor Peeters (d. 1986); Monsignor Jules Van Nuffel (d. 1953); Arthur Meulemans (d. 1966); Monsignor Jules Vyverman (d. 1989); and Gustaaf Nees (d. 1965). Rehearsal videos for each individual voice await you at #19705. When I came across the astonishing English translation for “Ubi Cáritas” by Monsignor Ronald Knox—matching the Latin’s meter—I decided to add those lyrics as an option (for churches which have banned Latin). My wife and I made this recording to give you some idea how it sounds.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Holy, Holy, Holy”
    For vigil Masses on Saturday (a.k.a. “anticipated” Masses) we use this simpler setting of the “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Monsignor Jules Vyverman (d. 1989), a Belgian priest, organist, composer, and music educator who ultimately succeeded another ‘Jules’ (CANON JULES VAN NUFFEL) as director of the Lemmensinstituut in Belgium. Although I could be wrong, my understanding is that the LEMMENSINSTITUUT eventually merged with “Catholic University of Leuven” (originally founded in 1425). That’s the university Fulton J. Sheen attended.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“In my capacity as the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, I continue to remind all that the celebration toward the East (versus orientem) is authorized by the rubrics of the missal, which specify the moments when the celebrant must turn toward the people. A particular authorization is, therefore, not needed to celebrate Mass facing the Lord.”

— ‘Robert Cardinal Sarah, 23 May 2016’

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