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National Medal of Honor Museum Film Screening

Posted 3:43 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

White Ball Productions was honored to partner with the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, TX to screen their film Grandpa and Shorty! See the full article for photos, event highlights, and the next steps for the film!

American Legion Auxiliary Film Screening at Penn State University

Posted 6:30 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

White Ball Productions traveled to Penn State University for an exciting screening of Grandpa and Shorty for the PA American Legion Auxiliary! Photos of the event in the full article…

World Premiere of New Polyphony for Ancient Marian Hymn

Posted 5:27 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

This December, the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish schola proudly performed the world premiere of Sub Tuum Praesidium, a Marian motet composed this year by Evan O’Dorney. Details and an audio sample in the full article…

Youth Chant Camp Draws Record-Breaking Numbers

Posted 1:49 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish hosted an incredibly successful Chant Camp this summer, with an attendance of 60 kids! The 4-day program ended with all choristers singing for Mass on the feast of the Assumption. Photos and recordings in the article!

Film Festival Circuit Closes with One Last Win

Posted 1:04 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

Grandpa and Shorty closes its year in the film festival circuit with another win from the El Paso Media Fest. This is the film’s 9th award, which provides a spectacular ending to its festival season!

Winter Recordings Showcase Ancient Chants and New Polyphony

Posted 4:57 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

This past December, the Schola Cantorum completed a successful recording session of ancient, seldom-heard chants and newly-composed polyphony by their German friend and colleague Christoph Dalitz. Please see the article for samples and YouTube links…

“Grandpa and Shorty” Wins Best Narrative Feature in LA

Posted 6:43 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

Veterans Film Festival Best Narrative Feature

Over Veterans Day weekend this November, “Grandpa and Shorty” was honored as the Best Narrative Feature in the 2024 Veterans Film Festival in Los Angeles!

World Premiere of “Grandpa and Shorty”

Posted 2:46 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

On July 20th, White Ball Productions hosted an incredible audience of 250 at the Oaks Theater for the long-awaited premiere of “Grandpa and Shorty”! See the full article for details of the evening and red-carpet photos!

“Grandpa and Shorty” Honored as Finalist in Latest Film Festival

Posted 8:36 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

Grandpa and Shorty was selected as a finalist in the 2024 Austin Lift-Off Film Festival. This marks the third festival recognition for this film in the past three months, and offers new networking opportunities as the team continues to market the film for distribution.

University and Parish Scholas Unite for Ash Wednesday

Posted 2:44 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

This Ash Wednesday was celebrated with a long-anticipated collaboration between Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish and the Schola Cantorum Franciscana from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Over 30 students joined the parish schola to sing the chants and polyphony for this solemn Mass–a beautiful start to the Lenten season! See the full article for audio samples…

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