“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)
6 May 2022 Morales Alleluia = #78969 THIS IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY 78969 • Alleluia for OF & EF (Morales Magnificat) Page 697 from The Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal …rehearsal videos are at #697 and also #868 THIS IS YOUR SECOND PRIORITY “Christ the Lord is risen today” TUNE: “Paschal Lamb” • 77 77 […]
Nobody’s perfect; we all make mistakes. His Excellency’s letter must be retracted as soon as possible.
Mr. Matthew L. Willkom and Fr. Randall Kasel (Pastor, St. Michael in Pine Island, MN) interviewed Jeff Ostrowski a few weeks ago.
Fulton J. Sheen always said the “very best translation” of Sacred Scripture was the version by Monsignor Ronald Knox, and here’s what Knox had for the Passion read today (Pre-1955 Palm Sunday): “And Jesus said to the multitude at that hour, You have come out to my arrest with swords and clubs, as if I […]
Today, I release something I probably shouldn’t—because it’s “not ready for Prime Time.”
I prefer this old recording—but there are plenty of modern recordings available if you don’t like it.
Today, rehearsal videos were uploaded for each *individual* voice part: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass.
I wish we had to time to discuss artwork at the Sacred Music Symposium, but there’s just not enough time. At this year’s conference in June, we will sing an absolutely incredible Magnificat setting by Father Francisco Guerrero (d. 1599). If you examine the part books, you will notice a marvelous aesthetic desire to avoid […]
Sheen has sometimes been criticized for avoiding mention of the sacred liturgy during his talks, but I cannot agree with such a view. • Includes about the Holy Eucharist, including a quote by Father Leslie Rumble and a quote from Pope Pius X+
Father Francisco Guerrero (d. 1599) studied music with Father Cristóbal de Morales circa 1545. He taught himself the organ. On 3 April 1542 he was engaged as a contralto by Seville Cathedral at an annual salary of 12,000 maravedís. He remained there until 1546, when, at the age of only 17, he was invited—on the […]
Father Adrian Fortescue (d. 1923) called this “perhaps the greatest of all hymns.”
During Advent, choirmasters must plan Christmas. During Lent, choirmasters must plan Easter. And so on.
Choosing music for the Sacred Music Symposium requires careful consideration. We make sure (always) to have great variety. Because the schedule is so full, there’s never sufficient time to discuss the music fully—indeed, we could easily do a month-long seminar on each piece! For example, last year Dr. Calabrese conducted a setting of the Magnificat […]
There’s an old saying: “Show me your friends, and I will tell you who you are.”
I composed this organ accompaniment yesterday, looking ahead towards Eastertide.
