Pipe Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1393797

By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Mary Hueller OSF (Sr. Maurelia Hueller OSF). Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 165. School Sisters of St. Francis #977269. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1393797).

Sister Mary Hueller (1921-2017), DMA from the Eastman School of Music, colleague of Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF, was professor of organ, piano, and liturgical music at Alverno College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) throughout her professional career. At various times Sister Mary chaired the Fine Arts Division, coordinated the Music Department, and served on many college committees. After Sr. Theophane Hytrek's passing in 1992, Sr. Mary succeeded her as organist at St. Joseph Chapel for several decades. “Tribute� was written in response to Sr. Theophane Hytrek’s choral compostion “Canticle of the Creatures� (SSAA) sung by the School Sisters of St. Francis choirs regularly for community celebrations since it was written in 1949. The choral composition will soon be published in both SSAA and SATB arrangements. “Tribute� is of intermediate difficulty but has a challenging pedal part. At the time of composition Sr. Mary had learned to use Finale software and engraved the original score herself. This editor enjoyed spending time with Sr. Mary once a week as tutor while she developed this skill. Unfortunately the original computer file is no longer available and extant copies are not of sufficient quality to publish. Dr. Masiakowski produced the following edition based on Sr. Mary’s score. Fingering and pedal suggestions are those of Sr. Mary Hueller. We invite you to browse other creative works by the School Sisters of St. Francis on our website: https://www.sssf.org/SSSF/Our-Global-Impact/United-States/Music-Ministry/Catalog-of-Music.htm  Further information about our offerings is available from Dr. Sheri Masiakowski, curator of the Heritage Music Collection, at smasiakowski@sssf.org.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1393791

By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Mary Hueller OSF (Sr. Maurelia Hueller OSF). 20th Century,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #977263. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1393791).

Sister Mary Hueller (1921-2017), DMA from the Eastman School of Music, colleague of Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF, was professor of organ, piano, and liturgical music at Alverno College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) throughout her professional career. At various times Sister Mary chaired the Fine Arts Division, coordinated the Music Department, and served on many college committees. After Sr. Theophane Hytrek's passing in 1992, Sr. Mary succeeded her as organist at St. Joseph Chapel for several decades.  

“Tribute� was written in response to Sr. Theophane Hytrek’s choral compostion  “Canticle of the Creatures� (SSAA) sung by the School Sisters of St. Francis choirs regularly for community celebrations since it was written in 1949. The choral composition will soon be published in both SSAA and SATB arrangements.

“Tribute� is of intermediate difficulty but has a challenging pedal part. At the time of composition Sr. Mary had learned to use Finale software and engraved the original score herself. This editor enjoyed spending time with Sr. Mary once a week as tutor while she developed this skill. Unfortunately the original computer file is no longer available and extant copies are not of sufficient quality to publish. Dr. Masiakowski produced the following edition based on Sr. Mary’s score. Fingering and pedal suggestions are those of Sr. Mary Hueller.

We invite you to browse other creative works by the School Sisters of St. Francis on our website:  https://www.sssf.org/SSSF/Our-Global-Impact/United-States/Music-Ministry/Catalog-of-Music.htm  Further information about our offerings is available from Dr. Sheri Masiakowski, curator of the Heritage Music Collection, at smasiakowski@sssf.org.

Pipe Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201383

By Sr. Mary Jane Wagner OSF. By Sr. Mary Hueller (Maurelia) OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 198. School Sisters of St. Francis #800034. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1201383).

Sister Mary Hueller, DMA, colleague of Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF, was professor of organ and liturgical music at Alverno College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) throughout her professional career. After Sr. Theophane Hytrek's passing, Sr. Mary succeeded her as organist at St. Joseph Chapel for several decades. Based on its Gregorian Chant counterpart, Ubi Caritas, it is a practical service composition written for the Holy Thursday liturgy. It is also useful throughout the liturgical year. We invite you to browse other creative works by the School Sisters of St. Francis on our website: https://www.sssf.org/SSSF/Our-Global-Impact/United-States/Music-Ministry/Catalog-of-Music.htm  Further information about our offerings is available from Dr. Sheri Masiakowski, curator of the Heritage Music Collection, at smasiakowski@sssf.org.  Recorded in St. Joseph Chapel on Casavant Fréres Ltd., 1981, Opus 3493, III/35.

Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1333939

By Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. By Sr. Presentia Steffen OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. 20th Century,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #920199. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1333939).

Sr. Presentia Steffen OSF (1916-2000), colleague of Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF, composed this simple organ piece on the Midnight Mass Gregorian Chant Communion antiphon. Its text is: In splendoribus sanctorum, ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te; in English, “Amidst the splendours of the heavenly sanctuary, from the womb, before the morning star, I have begotten you.� The manuscript is not dated but was likely created before 1950.  Sr. Presentia succeeded Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF as St. Joseph Convent Chapel organist from 1953 until she suffered a stroke which paralyzed her left side in 1964.  Further information is available from Heritage Music Series editor -- Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski  smasiakowski@sssf.org .

Pipe Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1335213

By Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. By Sr. Presentia Steffen OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. Christmas,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 236. School Sisters of St. Francis #921061. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1335213).

Sr. Presentia Steffen OSF (1916-2000), colleague of Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF, composed this simple organ piece on the Midnight Mass Gregorian Chant Communion antiphon. Its text is: In splendoribus sanctorum, ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te; in English, “Amidst the splendours of the heavenly sanctuary, from the womb, before the morning star, I have begotten you.� The manuscript is not dated but was likely created before 1950.  Sr. Presentia succeeded Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF as St. Joseph Convent Chapel organist from 1953 until she suffered a stroke which paralyzed her left side in 1964.  Further information is available from Heritage Music Series editor -- Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski  smasiakowski@sssf.org .

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1406728

By Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. 20th Century,Religious,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #989483. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1406728).

“The Spirit of the Lord�  Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF

Dedicated to Robert Verwoert on the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood — May 1971

Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF earned her PhD in composition from the University of Rochester (Eastman School of Music) in 1955.  She is known for a variety of compositional genres, e.g. keyboard (organ and piano), voice, and orchestra. Compositions for voice include masses, responses, psalm settings, hymns for congregation, choral music and solos.

TEXT:
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us. 
Send your Spirit upon us in this time and place, the Spirit who gives us comfort, the Spirit who brings light to our eyes, the Spirit who helps us say yes to your summoning Word.
Bless us, Father, as you have done before, with the gift of your Spirit that he may stir new life within us.
Blest are you in ev'rything that your Spirit makes new, now and for all ages to come.

The source of this text is unknown. Though appropriate for Pentecost there is no direct connection to the scripture readings or sacramentary prayers for that Feast. The composition was written in the early years succeeding Vatican II (October 11, 1962 – December 8, 1965), a time of creative freedom. The language is period specific to that time, yet the music is universal.




Rehearsal recommendation:

The verse text is notated in consistent eighth-notes. Do not interpret this to mean that all syllables are to receive equal time.  Speak the text in natural cadence and then sing the pitches in that same natural cadence.  This will best represent Sr. Theophane’s intention.

We invite you to browse other creative works by the School Sisters of St. Francis on our website:  https://www.sssf.org/SSSF/Our-Global-Impact/United-States/Music-Ministry/Catalog-of-Music.htm  Further information about our offerings is available from Dr. Sheri Masiakowski, curator of the Heritage Music Collection, at smasiakowski@sssf.org.

Instrumental Solo,Pipe Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1201380

Composed by Sr. Mary Hueller (Maurelia) OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Individual part. 6 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #800028. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1201380).

Sister Mary Hueller, DMA, colleague of Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF, was professor of organ and liturgical music at Alverno College (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) throughout her professional career. After Sr. Theophane Hytrek's passing, Sr. Mary succeeded her as organist at St. Joseph Chapel for several decades. Based on its Gregorian Chant counterpart, Ubi Caritas, it is a practical service composition written for the Holy Thursday liturgy. It is also useful throughout the liturgical year. We invite you to browse other creative works by the School Sisters of St. Francis on our website: https://www.sssf.org/SSSF/Our-Global-Impact/United-States/Music-Ministry/Catalog-of-Music.htm  Further information about our offerings is available from Dr. Sheri Masiakowski, curator of the Heritage Music Collection, at smasiakowski@sssf.org.

Pipe Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1284459

By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Christmas,Classical,Sacred,Traditional. Full Performance. Duration 533. School Sisters of St. Francis #875631. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1284459).

A late Romantic medley of Christmas songs: Adeste Fideles, Stille Nacht, Puer Natus Est (Christmas Day Introit), Zu Betlehem geboren, and Es ist ein Ros entsprungen. Performed at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton, Wisconsin on Schaefer, Opus 132 -- 1929  III/27R. This instrument was expanded by Holtkamp in 2002 leaving the Schaefer gallery organ intact. Sr. Theophane wrote this composition for the Milwaukee St. Joseph Convent Schaefer, Opus 118 -- 1928 IV/44R. The warmth of the Appleton instrument presents the composition as Sr. Theophane intended.

Pipe Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1351198

By Performed by Sr. Mary Jane Wagner OSF. By Composed by Mary Beth Bennett. 21st Century,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 276. School Sisters of St. Francis #934176. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1351198).

An organ composition by Mary Beth Bennett* was commissioned by the School Sisters of St. Francis to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Joseph Chapel (2017) — Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The composition features the Gregorian Chant Credo III, Sr. Theophane Hytrek's Blessing of St. Francis, and soggetto cavato (note assignments) on School Sisters of St. Francis.  Resident organist, Sr. Mary Jane Wagner OSF, performs the piece on the St. Joseph Chapel Casavant (1981) Opus 3493 III/35R.      *Mary Beth Bennett is a recognized performer, improviser and composer living in historic Richmond, Virginia. She serves on the adjunct music faculty of the University of Richmond, and is Organist at Second Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia.

Instrumental Solo,Pipe Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1119667

Composed by Sr. Theophane OSF / Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Religious. Individual part. 10 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #721034. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1119667).

A series of variations on the Lutheran hymn Now the Light Is Gone Away, a children's bedtime prayer. It is written in 20th century classical style after completion of Sr. Theophane's PhD in composition from the Eastman School of Music.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1318860

By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Religious,Sacred. Score. 11 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #907499. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1318860).

A set of variations based on “Immaculate Mary�, a hymn for feast days of Mary, is well-loved and found in many hymnals.
The tune attribution is a traditional Pyrenean melody published in Grenoble—1882.
Sr. Theophane’s undated manuscript  suggests a composition date of c. 1950-1960 confirmed by suggested registrations from the former Schaefer organ in St. Joseph Chapel (Milwaukee, Wisconsin).  More of Sr. Theophane's compositions as well as those of her Sister colleagues can be found at sssf.org -- Music Catalog.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1453797

By Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF (Sr. Mary Theophane OSF). Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. 20th Century,March,Sacred,Traditional,Wedding. Full Performance. Duration 400. School Sisters of St. Francis #1033047. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1453797).

Intermediate difficulty.
Originally published in 1956 for weddings these marches serve any occasion. The opening composition, “Marche Nuptiale,” may be played as a complete unit through m. 53. 

If played as a wedding march, there is a complete change of character in ms. 54-71. At this point it introduces the Latin Introit—Mode III of the Nuptiale Mass found in the Graduale Romanum:  Deus Israel conjungat vos, et ipse sit vobiscum, qui misertus est duobus unicis: et nunc, Domine, fac eos plenius benedicere te.  P.T. Alleluia, alleluia.  Ps. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum: qui ambulant in viis ejus.*  This section may also be played independently while the couple approaches the altar as an introduction to the sung introit.

*“May the God of Israel join you together; and may he be with you, who took pity upon two only children: and now, O Lord, make them bless thee more fully.  Ps. 127:1  Blessed are all they that fear the Lord; that walk in his ways.”

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The Recessional, an A B A form, serves any Sunday as a postlude or a practical extension after the main recessional at a wedding (key of G with frequent flat 6-Eb). The B section begins with the pick-up to m. 28, a practical extension when repeated with its succeeding A section to lengthen the composition.

Sr. Theophane presents the pair for use on a two-manual instrument. The dynamics provide an easy conversion for a three-manual performance.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1377627

By Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF (Sr. Mary Theophane OSF). Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. 20th Century,Easter,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 20 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #961195. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1377627).

First published in 1953, this composition precedes Sr. Theophane’s doctoral study at the Eastman School of Music. The style is tonal. The difficulty level approximates that of her Suite in Honor of Mary Immaculate which was published around the same time.
The five movements of “Paschaltide Suite� use  the following propers of Easter: I. Introit - Resurrexi, II. Alleluia - plainchant mode VI Holy Saturday Matins antiphon, III. Sequence - Victimæ Paschali Laudes, IV.  Communion - Pascha Nostrum, and V.  Alleluia (as before). 
The Gregorian Chant score and its translation precede each movement in the score.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1105084

By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Full Performance. Duration 230. School Sisters of St. Francis #708327. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1105084).

Organ partita written mid-twentieth century by Alverno College Professor, Sr. Thephane Hytrek OSF FAGO. Useful as prelude, offertory or postlude on Feasts of Mary such as August 15th-Assumption of Mary, August 22nd-Queenship of Mary, December 8th Immaculate Conception.

Pipe Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1297882

By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Religious. Full Performance. Duration 486. School Sisters of St. Francis #887854. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1297882).

A series of variations on the Lutheran hymn Now the Light Is Gone Away, a children's bedtime prayer. It is written in 20th century classical style after completion of Sr. Theophane's PhD in composition from the Eastman School of Music. This performance: Madonna della Strada Chapel, Loyola University -- Chicago, Illinois.  September 17, 2023 on Goulding & Wood, Inc. III/70R Opus 47, 2008.