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Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast

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 h... Read more

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Episode 4 – Introduction to Gregorian Chant – with Dr William Mahrt

Episode 4 – Introduction to Gregorian Chant – with Dr William Mahrt

In our fourth episode, we are joined by Professor William Mahrt of Stanford University who gives an introduction to the ... Read more

24 Mar 2019

46mins

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Episode 5 – The Spirituality of Gregorian Chant – with Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB

Episode 5 – The Spirituality of Gregorian Chant – with Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB

Our guest for episode 5 is Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB, from the Benedictine Monastery in Norcia, Italy. We’ll be discussing... Read more

31 Mar 2019

29mins

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SE02 EP02 – The Worship of God: The Heart of the Mission of the Church – Part 2 with His Eminence, Robert Cardinal Sarah

SE02 EP02 – The Worship of God: The Heart of the Mission of the Church – Part 2 with His Eminence, Robert Cardinal Sarah

Robert Cardinal Sarah was appointed by Pope Francis in 2014 as the Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and th... Read more

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SE02 EP04 – The Spiritual Fruits of Singing the Mass for Both Priests and Laity - with Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ

SE02 EP04 – The Spiritual Fruits of Singing the Mass for Both Priests and Laity - with Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ

Join us for an episode highlighting the spiritual fruits that flow from following the Church's pastoral guidance in the ... Read more

5 Dec 2019

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Episode 12 – The Participation of Little Children in the Sacred Liturgy – with Dr. Timothy O’Malley

Episode 12 – The Participation of Little Children in the Sacred Liturgy – with Dr. Timothy O’Malley

Dr. Timothy P. O’Malley is the Director of Education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, where he also serves as A... Read more

31 May 2019

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Episode 3 – The Role of Sacred Music in Catholic Education – with Charles Cole

Episode 3 – The Role of Sacred Music in Catholic Education – with Charles Cole

Episode 3 – The Role of Sacred Music in Catholic Education – with Charles Cole We take an inside look at a British choir... Read more

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Episode 11 – Developing a Sacred Music Program, St Vincent Ferrer, NYC - with James Wetzel

Episode 11 – Developing a Sacred Music Program, St Vincent Ferrer, NYC - with James Wetzel

Juilliard-trained James Wetzel is one of the most respected Catholic church musicians in New York City. In this episode,... Read more

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SE02 EP05 - Musical Treasures of the Mozarabic (Hispanic) Rite – with Jim Monti

SE02 EP05 - Musical Treasures of the Mozarabic (Hispanic) Rite – with Jim Monti

James Monti is an author in the fields of Catholic liturgy and hagiography. His books include A Sense of the Sacred: Rom... Read more

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Episode 7 – The Role of Sacred Art in Evangelization and Church Patronage of Art – with Dr. Elizabeth Lev

Episode 7 – The Role of Sacred Art in Evangelization and Church Patronage of Art – with Dr. Elizabeth Lev

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18 Apr 2019

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SE02 EP06 – Understanding Christ in the Psalms – with Dom Benedict Andersen, OSB

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Episode 6 – Historical Techniques for Teaching Music to Children – with Charlie Weaver

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SE02 EP01 – Sacred Music and Sacred Silence as Powerful Spiritual Medicines – with His Eminence, Robert Cardinal Sarah

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SE02 EP07 – St. Élisabeth of the Trinity as Musician and Spiritual Friend – with Dr. Anthony Lilles

SE02 EP07 – St. Élisabeth of the Trinity as Musician and Spiritual Friend – with Dr. Anthony Lilles

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Episode 10 – Teaching Sacred Music in Nigeria - with Fr. Jude Orakwe

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Rev. Fr. Jude Orakwe is a lecturer at the music department of Anambra State University (a.k.a. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojuk... Read more

14 May 2019

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Episode 9 - Modern Sacred Music - with Kevin Allen

Episode 9 - Modern Sacred Music - with Kevin Allen

For this episode, we are joined by the renowned Catholic composer Kevin Allen. Kevin has written a large repertoire of s... Read more

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SE02 EP08 – The Pipe Organ: King of the Instruments – with Dr. Nathan Knutson

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Episode 8 – Evangelization and Catechesis through Music: South American Jesuit Missions and Working with Underserved Populations – with Lisa Knutson

Episode 8 – Evangelization and Catechesis through Music: South American Jesuit Missions and Working with Underserved Populations – with Lisa Knutson

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SE02 EP09 – The Music of Notre Dame de Paris: The Organs and Organists through the Centuries – with Olivier Latry

SE02 EP09 – The Music of Notre Dame de Paris: The Organs and Organists through the Centuries – with Olivier Latry

Join us for an update on the current situation with the organs at Notre Dame in Paris, following the April 15, 2019 fire... Read more

7 Apr 2020

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SE02 EP03 – All About St. Cecilia, or When in Rome - with Gregory DiPippo

SE02 EP03 – All About St. Cecilia, or When in Rome - with Gregory DiPippo

Join us in this episode for a discussion about St. Cecilia, and the liturgies and sacred music of Rome.  Gregory DiPippo... Read more

30 Nov 2019

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SE02 EP14 – From Ragas to Responsories: A Hindu Becomes a Catholic Priest – with Fr. Gaurav Shroff

SE02 EP14 – From Ragas to Responsories: A Hindu Becomes a Catholic Priest – with Fr. Gaurav Shroff

An opinion piece published in the New York Times on May 8, 2020, entitled “Christianity Gets Weird,” highlights for read... Read more

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