iPhone Clip • “Sight-Reading Hosanna the First Time”
I found this on my iPhone from 2018…
“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).
There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
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Let’s remember this sentence when we are tempted to complain about our (holy) vocation providing music for Mass!
It’s difficult to imagine a more breathtaking video—the beauty is staggering!
He loved his mother dearly; photo circa 1956.
Woo Hoo! The preëminent conference for Church musicians announces dates for its fifth year!
Is there a “jail” for people who change the official edition of Gregorian Chant?
My friend, Richard J. Clark, sent me a screenshot from the “Catholic Organist Group.”
Only an insane person would post this publicly—but I “fit the bill”…so here goes!
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The resignation of Martin Baker was quite a shock to the Catholic world.
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Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”
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The 2nd part has blank staves, so you can compose your own harmonies!
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“On 12 March 1908, the complete publication of the Roman Gradual was issued by the Vatican Press. On that very day, Dom Pothier solemnly presented the first copy to the Holy Father. A witness of the audience says that Pius X wished to be the first to see the new book; he opened it at […]
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