by Jenny | May 22, 2022 | Episodes
What are the limits of music in conveying meaning? Can one “do theology” musically? Join Dr. Robert Sholl (Royal Academy of Music) as we discuss Olivier Messiaen’s search for a musical language which could convey the truths of the Catholic faith....
by Jenny | May 16, 2022 | Episodes
Focusing firstly on the Psalms of Sunday vespers, Dr. Mahrt takes us through a tour of the Psalms and their antiphon pairings and how this helps us to understand the typological fulfillment of the Psalms in Christ, as well as the feasts of the liturgical year. We...
by Jenny | May 12, 2022 | Episodes
What can a parish music director take away from historical research in terms of performance practice? Join Prof. Charles Weaver (Juilliard, CUNY) as we discuss phrasing, rhythm, vibrato, pitch, tuning, and other issues which inform the performance of Renaissance...
by Jenny | May 8, 2022 | Episodes
We can learn so much from listening to the experiences of others, and this is particularly true when it comes to starting a new job, or just getting started in a professional field. Join us for this episode as we discuss training and formative experiences that help...
by Jenny | May 6, 2022 | Episodes
The search for new styles or canons of artistic expression in the liturgy throughout the 19th and 20th centuries produced varied results, with some styles possessing little beauty or appropriateness for the sacred liturgy, while others captured something timeless and...
by Jenny | May 6, 2022 | Episodes
Looking for some great new repertoire for your parish choir? Join Dr. Aaron James from the Toronto Oratory as we discuss resources and tips for building up a body of pieces that your choir can sing well, and his suggestions for a few lesser-known motets that work well...
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