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Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast

Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast
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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

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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.

For more information on other upcoming events at ... more

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Recent Guests

Salvatore Basile
Longtime singer in the choir at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York; author of Fifth Avenue Famous
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York; Author of Fifth Avenue Famous
Episode: SE08 EP06 - What Did American Sacred Music Sound Like in the 19th & Early 20th Centuries? A Snapshot from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York - with Salvatore Basile
Salvatore J. Cordileone
Archbishop of San Francisco
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Episode: SE08 EP05 - Lenten Reflection for Church Musicians - with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Martin Baker
Former master of music for 20 years at Westminster Cathedral, known for his skill in organ improvisation.
Episode: SE08 EP03 - The Art of Organ Improvisation: Insights from Martin Baker
Fernando Gil
Director of Music at St. Peter's Cathedral in Kansas City, Kansas.
St. Peter's Cathedral
Episode: SE08 EP02 - From Puebla Cathedral to Today's Spanish-Speaking Pews: The Legacy of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla - with Fernando Gil
Dr. Emily Thelen
Executive Director for Mission Integration at St. Norbert's College and musicologist
St. Norbert's College
Episode: SE07 EP12 - A Feast for Ear and Eye: The Alamire Manuscripts - with Dr. Emily Thelen
Professor Christopher Berry
A faculty member at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music
Catholic Institute of Sacred Music
Episode: SE07 EP10 - Should Postludes Be Loud? And Other Organ Repertoire Questions for the Catholic Parish Organist - with Prof. Christopher Berry
Fiona Hughes
Artistic director of Three Notch'd Road, the Virginia Baroque Ensemble
Three Notch'd Road
Episode: SE07 EP09 - Meditating on the Mysteries of the Lives of Mary and Jesus: Music of Heinrich Bieber and Franz Joseph Haydn - with Fiona Hughes
Dr. Alexis Kutarna
Head of school at the Ordinarietz Cathedral High School in Houston, Texas
Ordinarietz Cathedral High School
Episode: SE07 EP08 - A Catholic Curriculum: A Model Music Program in a Classical High School - with Dr. Alexis Kutarna
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Archbishop and speaker at the Sacred Liturgy Summit
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Episode: SE07 EP07 - Is Formality Inauthentic or Insincere? Understanding Excellence in Ars Celebrandi in American Catholic Parishes - with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone

Host

Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
Host of Square Notes, the Sacred Music Podcast, with expertise in Catholic liturgy and sacred music education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Beautiful!

    This is a 5 star!

    It’s amazing to hear the story behind the music. I have learned so much, especially from the Tenebrae episode. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The SergeantMom
    United States7 months ago
  • Diverse and Interesting!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MamaMayerle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!!!

    Great source of information for continuing education and formational development! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbeLeach
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing

    Great, fr fr no cap ngl its poggers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a_dumb_ox
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent, practical discussion of serious sacred music

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gotersw
    United States2 years ago

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Reviews mention the podcast's ability to inspire and motivate individuals to engage with sacred music and its liturgical significance.
Overall, it is seen as a valuable resource for those involved or interested in Catholic sacred music and liturgy.

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SE08 EP06 - What Did American Sacred Music Sound Like in the 19th & Early 20th Centuries? A Snapshot from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York - with Salvatore Basile
Q: How did Tra le Sollecitudini and Pius X's reforms affect the cathedral's music program?
The motu proprio prompted a public, heated debate about repertoire and liturgical practice, leading to the removal of many composers' works and a shift toward stricter chant orientation, though the cathedral's leadership and musicians navigated these changes under intense media scrutiny, with women's voices briefly removed from choirs before reinstatement.
SE08 EP02 - From Puebla Cathedral to Today's Spanish-Speaking Pews: The Legacy of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla - with Fernando Gil
Q: What specific subjects did the villancicos address?
The villancicos often dealt with festive themes, catechesis about the sacraments, and even playful discussions about community identity.
SE08 EP02 - From Puebla Cathedral to Today's Spanish-Speaking Pews: The Legacy of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla - with Fernando Gil
Q: What were the musical forces that Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla had at his fingertips when he was at the cathedral?
Padilla oversaw 14 choir boys and 28 adult singers, along with two organists and other musicians.
SE08 EP01 - Building a Beautiful Homeschool Curriculum for Art and Music - with Elizabeth Lemme
Q: What would you say to those people who don't have this formalized training but see the value of adding beautiful things to their curriculum?
Don't overcomplicate it; just start with exposure to classical music and great art without feeling the need for special children's versions.
SE08 EP01 - Building a Beautiful Homeschool Curriculum for Art and Music - with Elizabeth Lemme
Q: What are some basic questions you ask about something as worthy or not to be included in your curriculum?
I look for whether the work is technically done well, if it has stood the test of time, and its ability to engage children with its beauty and meaning.

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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:

1. Salvatore Basile
2. Salvatore J. Cordileone
3. Martin Baker
4. Fernando Gil
5. Dr. Emily Thelen
6. Professor Christopher Berry
7. Fiona Hughes
8. Dr. Alexis Kutarna

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