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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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Three Entrance Antiphons for the Celebration of Marriage

Richard J. Clark · October 6, 2017

Free Download: Three Entrance Antiphons For the Celebration of Marriage

Filed Under: Articles Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Nine Questions About The Latin Mass You Were Too Embarrassed To Ask

Jeff Ostrowski · April 21, 2017

When I first attended the Traditional Mass, I hated it.

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Fr. Magiera Reviews The Campion Hymnal

Corpus Christi Watershed · January 12, 2017

“These renderings are accompanied by beautiful photos so even the novice should be able to follow the Mass rather easily.”

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When to Teach Children to Sight-Read Plainsong

Dr. Lucas Tappan · January 10, 2017

Children can and should be taught Gregorian chant by hearing and repeating—but this binds them to singing only what they have memorized.

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Wonderful Things are Happening in Detroit!

Dr. Lucas Tappan · October 11, 2016

Even more exciting were two developments I learned of while in Detroit.

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Communion Antiphons for Advent & Christmas • NEW • World Library Publications

Richard J. Clark · August 26, 2016

World Library Publications has published settings of Communion propers for Advent and Christmas. Listen here to beautiful recordings directed by Paul French.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Propers, World Library Publications Last Updated: December 4, 2020

A Model of Sacred Music at Priest’s First Mass

Richard J. Clark · May 27, 2016

What music does a newly ordained priest, who currently plays the drums in a jazz band, choose for his first Mass? A priest who also has a degree from the Hartt School of Music in Music Production and Technology? The answer will surprise you.

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Instruction on Sacred Music by Bishop John Doerfler

Fr. David Friel · April 24, 2016

Introducing a Five-Year Plan for the Future of Sacred Music in the Diocese of Marquette

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Bishop John Doerfler Sacred Music, Hymnbooks, Hymns Replacing Propers, ICEL Chants, Propers, Reform of the Reform, Singing the Mass Last Updated: January 1, 2020

Three Common Misconceptions about Chant

Andrew Leung · February 11, 2016

If we can solve these 3 misunderstandings, people can fall in love with chant easier!

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Musical Resources • Feast of the Holy Family (Extraordinary Form)

Jeff Ostrowski · January 9, 2016

“O Lord Jesus Christ, who—in the days of thy sub­jec­tion to Mary and Joseph—didst consecrate home life by ineffable acts of virtue…”

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Is this the “Proper” solution for you?

Dr. Alfred Calabrese · October 1, 2015

I’ve decided to try an experiment that may work in other parishes.

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A Most Devastating Change By Pope Paul VI

Jeff Ostrowski · July 28, 2015

“We strongly resent the implication that we and our children are not sufficiently intelligent to understand the simple Latin of the Mass…” —Manifesto of the Catholic Laity (1943)

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Bishop of Chur, Missal Antiphons Dont Match Roman Gradual, Reform of the Reform, Sung Vs Spoken Propers Novus Ordo Last Updated: July 13, 2023

Only Priests Can Save Catholic Music

Jeff Ostrowski · July 1, 2015

Including thirteen (13) complete collections of Mass Propers…with audio examples!

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Regensburger Domspatzen

Dr. Lucas Tappan · March 23, 2015

I would still love to see a choir of this quality in every major Catholic church in America.

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Lenten Acclamations To Genevan Psalm Tunes

Guest Author · February 11, 2015

“Dom Beauduin realised that the singing of psalms and the reading of the Scriptures in divine worship is the greatest bond between Catholics and Protestants.” —Fr. Mark Woodruff

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    Simplified Accompaniment (Easter Hymn)
    Number 36 in the Brébeuf Hymnal is “At the Lamb’s high feast we sing,” an English translation for Ad Cenam Agni Próvidi (which was called “Ad Régias Agni Dapes” starting 1631). As of this morning, you can download a simplified keyboard accompaniment for it. Simple click here and scroll to the bottom. Many organists are forced to serve simultaneously as both CANTOR and ACCOMPANIST. In spite of what some claim, this can be difficult—which explains why choirmasters appreciate these simplified keyboard accompaniments. Sadly, many readers will click that link but forget to scroll to the bottom where the simplified PDF file is located.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Quasi Modo Sunday”
    The Introit for “Quasi Modo Sunday” (12 April 2026) is particularly beautiful. The musical score can be downloaded as a PDF file, and so can the organ accompaniment. The official language of the Catholic Church is Latin (whereas Greek is our mother tongue). Vatican II said Gregorian Chant must be given “first place” under normal circumstances. As a result, some parishes will rightly sing the authentic version. On the other hand, because so many USA dioceses disobey the mandate of Vatican II, some musicians sing plainsong in the vernacular. I have attempted to simultaneously accompany myself on the pipe organ while singing the English version. Although very few take advantage of it, the complete Proprium Missae is posted at the flourishing feasts website.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    ‘German’ Introductions for Hymns
    German organ books have an enchanting habit of including introductions for each and every hymn. For example, consider this snazzy example found in a German hymnal published in 1902. In the Saint Jean de Brébeuf Hymnal, that melody is called “Laudes Mariae” and was married to Omni Die Dic Mariae, with a popular English translation (“Daily, daily, sing to Mary”) by Father Henry Bittleston, an Oratorian priest. Notice they also added a ‘tailpiece’ or ‘playout’ or postlude at the end—a very German thing to do!
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    PDF • “Liturgical Law” (467 Pages)
    On Good Friday during the middle ages, the pope privately recited THE ENTIRE PSALTER. If you don’t believe me, see for yourself by reading this passage by Dom Charles Augustine Bachofen (d. 1943). His famous book—called “Liturgical Law: A Handbook Of The Roman Liturgy”—was published by the Benjamin Herder Book Company, which was the American arm (operating out of St. Louis, Missouri) of one of the world’s most significant Catholic publishers. Dom Charles Augustine Bachofen was born in Switzerland but spent his career between the Benedictine monasteries at Conception (Missouri) and Mount Angel (Oregon). His 1931 masterpiece, Liturgical Law can be downloaded as a PDF file … 467 pages!
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “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

Random Quote

“Although the Mass contains much instruction for the faithful, it has nevertheless not seemed expedient to the fathers that it be celebrated everywhere in the vernacular. The holy synod commands pastors and everyone who has the care of souls to explain frequently during the celebration of the Masses, either themselves or through others, some of the things that are read in the Mass, and among other things to expound some mystery of this most Holy Sacrifice, especially on Sundays and feastdays.”

— ‘Council of Trent, XII:8 (1562)’

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