
You've got questions about sacred music? Here's your chance to learn what the Church teaches and envisions for music in the sacred liturgy. Welcome to Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast with your host Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. We address topics of interest both to priests and liturgical musicians, as well as a general audience of Catholics interested in learning more about the Catholic Ch... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 115 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Dr. Christopher Berry, Assistant Professor at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music, joins us to discuss why we should learn to make up our own chant accompaniment, how to determine the course of an organ building project, and how to fundraise for s... more
Breath support, dynamics, tremulous notes, VIBRATO? How can we best sing the Church's chant with beauty, elegance, reverence, and good technique? Dr. Rosemary Heredos breaks it all down in the context of learning to sing through a semiological approa... more
Have you ever wondered how sacred music programs in America were run and what kind of music they sang in the 19th and pre-Vatican II 20th century?
Salvatore Basile, author of Fifth Avenue Famous: The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick's Ca... more
Join Archbishop Cordileone for a Lenten reflection especially for church musicians and those who love the Church's sacred music. The reflection is followed by the recitation of a scriptural rosary.
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It’s amazing to hear the story behind the music. I have learned so much, especially from the Tenebrae episode. Thank you!
I am enjoying listening to this podcast! I appreciate the diversity of topics related to Sacred Music and have learned so much. Favorite episodes include Modern Sacred Music with Kevin Allen (S1E9), Where Do I Start? A Pastoral Plan for Changing a Parish Music Program – with Dr. Mary Jane Ballou (S2E19), The Sacramentality of Sound: Bells and Their Place in Catholic Life – with Fr. Christopher Gray and Carl Zimmerman(S6E8), A Catholic Curriculum: A Model Music Program in a Classical High School ... more
Great source of information for continuing education and formational development! Thank you!
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Thank you for a wide variety of guests, a knowledgeable host, and an inspiring outlook. I always enjoy and look forward to each new episode.
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This podcast provides an insightful exploration of sacred music within the context of the Catholic Church. It covers a wide array of topics, from the Church's teachings on music and its significance in liturgical practices, to the profiles of influential composers and the nuances of performing Gregorian chant. Listeners will find discussions that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering both educational content and inspiration for those involved in music ministry or simply interested in the spiritual dimensions of sacred music. Featuring interviews with a diverse array of guests including clergy, music directors, and theologians, the podcast aims to illuminate the transformative power of music in wors... more
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Recent guests on Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast include:
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2. Salvatore J. Cordileone
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