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 Church's teachings and treasury of sacred music. Our topics range from discussion of Church documents on sacred music, to the music of certain composers or eras, Gregorian chant, the role of music in Catholic education, and techniques...

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  • SE08 EP15 - The Solar Horarium & Monastic Fast According to the Rule of St. Benedict, Plus Praying the Chant & Making Beer - with Fr. Augustine Wilmeth, OSB, Prior at the Benedictine Abbey in NorciaJun 29, 2026 · 41 min
  • SE08 EP14 - Conflict Resolution, Work-Life Balance, and Avoiding Burnout As a Church Musician - with Angela RossonJun 22, 2026 · 44 min
  • SE08 EP13 - A Masterclass in the Magisterial Compositions and Style of Palestrina - with Thomas NealJun 15, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
  • SE08 EP12 - Caring for Temples of the Holy Spirit: The Busy Church Musician's Guide to Nutrition, Health, and the Immune System - with Dr. Lizbeth AlterJun 12, 2026 · 50 min
  • SE08 EP11 - Learning & Living Gregorian Chant as a Monk - with Fr. Mark Bachmann, OSB, Choirmaster of Clear Creek AbbeyJun 4, 2026 · 30 min
  • SE08 EP10 - All About Sarum: Ceremonial, Chant, Sources, and Processions from Medieval England - with Dr. Christopher HodkinsonApr 16, 2026 · 52 min
  • SE08 EP09 – Is Beauty a Transcendental, Why Beauty Matters, and Can We Be Wrong About Beauty? Philosophical Questions Every Church Musician Should Consider with Dr. Margaret HughesApr 8, 2026 · 41 min
  • SE08 EP08 - Chant Accompaniment, Organ Building, and Fundraising for Organ Projects - with Dr. Christopher BerryMar 26, 2026 · 40 min
  • SE08 EP07 - Developing Great Vocal Technique for Singing Chant - with Dr. Rosemary HeredosMar 24, 2026 · 44 min
  • 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 BasileMar 20, 2026 · 38 min

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