By Sheri Masiakowski DMA. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Classical, Sacred, Traditional. Score. 8 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #684564. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis

Organ,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1406751 By Cathy Lundeen, Vocal / Dr. Sheri Masiakowski, Organ. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Religious,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 160. School Sisters of St. Francis #989486. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1406751). “The Spirit of the Lord�  Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSFCathy Lundeen is currently a choir member and cantor at St. Luke Congregation in Brookfield, Wisconsin under the direction of Shawn Rochon. She is also a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis Chapel Singers directed by Sr. Bernadette Luecker OSF, as well as a member and coordinator of the Gaudete Chorale, directed by Brian McLinden.Cathy credits her vocal “training� and love of music ministry first and foremost to her sisters Laura Monteen, a retired Director of Liturgy and Music for the Gary Diocese, Indiana and Nancy Johnson, currently a cantor and choir member at St. John Neumann Parish in Homewood, Illinois, as well as liturgical music mentors Sister Mary Jane Wagner, OSF, Sister Bernadette Luecker, OSF, Brian McLinden, Shawn Rochon, Fr. Kenneth Augustine, Fr. Charles Conley,  Ann Owen and Bill Erickson. 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.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 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 OSFDedicated to Robert Verwoert on the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood — May 1971Sr. 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.

Pipe Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1119344 By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF (1915-1992). 20th Century,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 417. School Sisters of St. Francis #720759. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1119344). A one-movement contemporary, concert work for organ in six sections based on the simple tone Gregorian Chant Te Deum. This recording was performed by the composer on the Casavant III/35R. It was a commission for the dedication of this instrument in St. Joseph Chapel, the motherhouse of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1263056 By Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. 20th Century,Classical,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 705. School Sisters of St. Francis #856051. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1263056). First published in 1958, this organ suite has four movements based on Gregorian Chants. The first three movements are derived from the introit, offertory and communion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception— December 8th. The final movement is based on the Kyrie and the Dismissal from the Mass for Feasts of the Blessed Virgin (Beata Virgine) Missa Cum Jubilo. All are found in the Liber Usualis. An image of each chant precedes its corresponding movement in this score. The compositional style is tonal. It is representative of Sr. Theophane's earlier work though the Communion may have been written later than the other movements. Performance by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski at Marquette University's Church of the Gesu in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The organ is Schantz IV/115R.

Instrumental Solo,Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1263038 Composed by Sr. Mary Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri L. Masiakowski. 20th Century,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Individual part. 18 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #856033. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1263038). First published in 1958, this organ suite has four movements based on Gregorian Chants. The first three movements are derived from the introit, offertory and communion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception— December 8th. The final movement is based on the Kyrie and the Dismissal from the Mass for Feasts of the Blessed Virgin (Beata Virgine) Missa Cum Jubilo. All are found in the Liber Usualis. An image of each chant precedes its corresponding movement in this score. The compositional style is tonal. It is representative of Sr. Theophane's earlier work though the Communion may have been written later than the other movements. Medium difficulty.

Pipe Organ - Digital Download SKU: A0.1119335 By Sheri Masiakowski. By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. 20th Century,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 582. School Sisters of St. Francis #720750. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1119335). A one-movement contemporary, concert work for organ in six sections based on the simple tone Gregorian Chant Te Deum. Recorded in December 2020 at Church of the Gesu (Milwaukee, Wisconsin campus of Marquette University) on the Schantz IV/115R.

Instrumental Solo,Pipe Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1119200 Composed by Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF. Arranged by Dr. Sheri Masiakowski. 20th Century,Contemporary,Religious,Sacred. Individual part. 16 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #720555. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1119200). A one-movement contemporary, concert work for organ in six sections based on the simple tone Gregorian Chant Te Deum.

Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1351199 By Mary Beth Bennett. By Mary Beth Bennett. 21st Century,Religious,Sacred. Score. 12 pages. School Sisters of St. Francis #934180. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1351199). 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.

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.

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 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.

Choir,Mezzo-Soprano Voice,Organ Accompaniment - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1161853 By Sr. Marie Gnader OSF (1928-2018). By Sr. Theophane Hytrek OSF (1915-1992). 20th Century,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Full Performance. Duration 240. School Sisters of St. Francis #762226. Published by School Sisters of St. Francis (A0.1161853). Sophonia was written in 1963 for baritone, Phillip Pearl, and the SSA Sisters' Choir. This recording was made at St. Joseph Convent Chapel, the Motherhouse of the School Sisters of St. Francis--Milwaukee Wisconsin, by mezzo-sopano, Sr. Marie Gnader OSF. The arrangement is available through the community's website: sssf.org - Catalog of Music  https://www.sssf.org/SSSF/Our-Global-Impact/United-States/Music-Ministry.htm

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.

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.