Cardinal Tobin says excluding EF Catholics is “good” so long as they’re not “banished” completely
The exchange with Diane Montagna was caught on video! Jeff Ostrowski also includes two personal stories of exclusion.
Articles
“I Hate Hearing It, but I Love It?” • Honesty About Church Music (Examples Provided)
When the bell rang (signaling examination of conscience) all the seminarians would immediately drop their pencils, even if they were in the middle of writing a sentence.
Are We Done? • “Gregorian Chant Rhythm Wars”
It’s been decided to bring that particular series to a close. However…
Hope For Our Church.
People like Deacon Francis give me hope!
Collect Conclusions – Per Dominum &c.
A printable page of collect conclusions in Latin and English. Enjoy!
“Catholic Herald” Article Features Our Singing!
One of the things that surprised me was how many traditional choir programs had begun popping up all around the country.
PDF Dissertation • “Dom Mocquereau and Music Theory” (282 Pages)
My thesis on how Dom Mocquereau relates to other theories of musical rhythm is now available for download.
PDF Download • “Congregational Booklet” (Printable) for Jeff’s New Mass Setting
A congregational booklet requested by Mr. Seth Bauer.
“Must Hymns Always Rhyme?” • (With Examples)
Non-rhyming hymns are certainly a strong temptation since they’re so much easier to compose.
Palestrina Would Not Recognize This! • (Plus: Hopeful Signs)
On 21 September 2023, composers Dan Schutte, Roc O’Connor, and Bob Dufford stood in the Sanctuary of Old St. Patrick’s Church…
Eight (8) Responsorial Psalm Options • On turning Missalettes into little “gods”
They have embraced a certain opinion about matters and will never change—not even on their deathbed.
(Not Kidding) • Does Singing for Mass Fulfill One’s Obligation to Attend Mass?
Jeff Ostrowski provides five (5) responses to an assertion made by a priest.
A Brief Addendum
In praise of the Cardine approach to chanting, with some further thoughts on pluralism and correctness in performance practice.
PDF Download • All Seven (7) Movements: “Mass in Honor of Saint Noël Chabanel”
My Mass setting for the Ordinary Form involves your Congregation, your Cantrix, and your Choir.
Composer Kevin Allen in Europe!
Can anybody tell where Mæstro Allen is?