Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast

Gregorian Chant

Kyriale

Sacred Music

Mass Ordinary

Catholic Education

Liturgical Music

Liturgy

Classical Education

Medieval Liturgy

The Credo

Music

Eucharistic Revival

Franciscan Order

Cantus Fraktus

Solfège

Ars Celebrandi

Rosary Sonatas

Seven Last Words Of Christ

Eucharist

Beauty

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	107	Founded	7 years ago
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SE07 EP12 - A Feast for Ear and Eye: The Alamire Manuscripts - with Dr. Emily Thelen

Join Dr. Emily Thelen as she takes us on a tour of the masterfully illuminated manuscripts of the Alamire collection of Renaissance manuscripts from the Low Countries, and explains to us the Confraternity culture of Catholic society that brought abou... more

30 May 2025 • 33 min

SE07 EP11 - A Church Musician's Guide to the History of the Pronunciation of Latin - with Dr. John Pepino

Looking for a historical and ecclesiastical framework by which to understand performance decisions about the pronunciation of Latin? Join Dr. John Pepino as he explains the origins of the Latin language and how we know anything about the pronunciatio... more

25 Apr 2025 • 57 min

SE07 EP10 - Should Postludes Be Loud? And Other Organ Repertoire Questions for the Catholic Parish Organist - with Prof. Christopher Berry

Join us as we outline strategies for making playing great repertoire every Sunday and feast day possible, even if you're a really busy parish music director. Prof. Christopher Berry, who will be teaching the Organ Literature course this summer at the... more

23 Apr 2025 • 40 min

SE07 EP09 - Meditating on the Mysteries of the Lives of Mary and Jesus: Music of Heinrich Bieber and Franz Joseph Haydn - with Fiona Hughes

Join Fiona Hughes, Artistic Director of Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble as we discuss music which will help you meditate on the lives of Christ and Our Lady, as well as the Passion and Death of Christ. We talk about Heinrich Biber's... more

14 Apr 2025 • 42 min

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Recent Guests

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

Father Innocent Smith

A Dominican friar and assistant professor of dogmatic theology and pastoral studies at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.

Dominican House of Studies

Episode: SE07 EP06 - The Liturgical Compositions and Eucharistic Poetry of St. Thomas Aquinas - with Fr. Innocent Smith, OP

Dr. Janet Hunt

Accomplished harpsichordist and organist at St. Anthony's Parish in Alston, Massachusetts

Episode: SE07 EP05 - Short on Singers or Dough? Enter Concertato Motets. - with Dr. Janet Hunt

Dr. Charles Weaver

Expert in music history and pedagogy, particularly in Solfège and Gregorian chant.

Catholic Institute of Sacred Music

Episode: SE07 EP04 - When and Why Did Ut Change to Do? And Other Historical Questions about Solfège - with Dr. Charles Weaver

Dr. Harrison Russin

Associate Dean for Residential Life and Assistant Professor of Liturgical Music at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary

St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary

Episode: SE07 EP03 - Singing the Credo: Historical Origins and Development - with Dr. Harrison Russin

Dr. Andrew Kirkman

Professor at the University of Birmingham, director of the Banjois Consort, author of The Cultural Life of the Early Polyphonic Mass, Medieval Context to Modern Revival.

University of Birmingham

Episode: SE07 EP02 - How Did the Parts of the Mass Ordinary Get Arranged into Groups in the Kyriale? with Dr. Andrew Kirkman

Host

Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka

Host of the podcast, focusing on sacred music and its role in the Catholic tradition.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings

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
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MamaMayerle
United States6 months ago
Thank you!!!
Great source of information for continuing education and formational development! Thank you!
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AbeLeach
United States6 months ago
Amazing
Great, fr fr no cap ngl its poggers
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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.
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gotersw
United States2 years ago
Great historical information on the Catholic Church
This is one unique catholic podcast on the history of the Catholic Church and it’s music. Highly recommended
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Jhromy
United States2 years ago

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The podcast is noted for its commitment to fostering beauty and authenticity in sacred music, making it interesting for a range of Catholic listeners.

Many find the discussions insightful, particularly regarding historical and theological aspects of sacred music.

Listeners appreciate the thorough educational content and the diverse and knowledgeable guests.

Reviewers express gratitude for the practical advice shared for musicians and music directors.

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Apple Podcasts	#167	Ireland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#227	Chile/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

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SE07 EP03 - Singing the Credo: Historical Origins and Development - with Dr. Harrison Russin

Q: In what liturgical contexts did something that eventually became The Credo first appear?

The Credo primarily emerged in baptismal settings and later became part of the Eucharistic liturgy, first entering the liturgy of Constantinople around the late 5th century.

SE06 EP15 - Medieval Irish Chant: Sources and Liturgical Practice - with Dr. Ann Buckley

Q: Can you talk a little bit more about the rights used for the earliest celebrations of the sacred liturgy in Ireland?

The documentation for liturgical practices only emerges in the sixth century, indicating a more informal structure prior to that.

SE06 EP15 - Medieval Irish Chant: Sources and Liturgical Practice - with Dr. Ann Buckley

Q: Could you give us a brief historical recap of the arrival of Christianity in Ireland?

Christianity was established in Ireland with significant figures like Palladius and St. Patrick, the latter being the most notable despite not being the first.

SE06 EP14 - Liberal Arts and Fine Arts: Understanding the Trivium, Quadrivium, and the Place of Music in Catholic Education - with Mark Langley

Q: Can you share any insights or stories that you've seen lived out in your experience regarding the formation of a person through music?

Mark recounts how students remember their choir experiences long after graduating, underscoring the impact of singing beautiful music.

SE06 EP14 - Liberal Arts and Fine Arts: Understanding the Trivium, Quadrivium, and the Place of Music in Catholic Education - with Mark Langley

Q: How do you deal with people who can't match pitch?

Mark insists that every student can learn to match pitch with support, emphasizing that it's usually a matter of will or confidence.

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A unique focus on sacred music within the Catholic tradition is explored, targeting both lay listeners and professionals such as priests and music directors. The topics encompass a wide array of discussions about Church teachings, the role of music in the liturgy, and the significance of various composers and musical eras. Episodes often include interviews with notable guests from diverse backgrounds, all sharing insights around the integration of music in worship and its significance for spiritual growth. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the importance of authentic expressions of beauty in sacred music, aiming to inspire a renewal within church communities and attract listeners keen on deepening their understanding of the Church's musical h... more

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2. Fiona Hughes
3. Dr. Alexis Kutarna
4. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
5. Father Innocent Smith
6. Dr. Janet Hunt
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