Where Did “Do-Re-Mi” Come From?
A concise and clear explanation from a 1957 book…
“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).
“You think I’m kidding, but I’m not. I know of no greater piece than this.” —Jeff Ostrowski
Twelve (12) hymns are already available, with tons more on the way!
Careful: the Alto line is surprisingly difficult!
Many would ask: “What is the purpose of posting such books? Are we supposed to sing from them?” • It turns out, these editions help us understand the journey of Franz Liszt to understand Gregorian modality.
I can’t remember if I ever released this “comparison” video…
Choirmasters and organists understand how crucial flexibility is.
If you can read treble clef, you can read this edition … a brilliant idea!
This excerpt from a 1980 radio interview with Abe Chasins proves I’m not crazy…
I will most definitely be playing these pieces—based on hymn tunes—by Georg Philipp Telemann!
Saint Vitus • MATT GONZALEZ WEDDING • Saturday, 1 August 2020…bride walks at Noon! ——Call time for singers is 10:00am ENTRANCE Organist will play INTROIT • “Deus Israël conjungat” Sung by Men from Goupil-Chant Search the René Goupil website for “pro sponsis” KYRIE #81668 — Palestrina “Fons Bonitatis” part 1 #81249 — Palestrina “Fons Bonitatis” […]
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