Y FIRST FORAY into the world of podcasts came a couple of weeks ago when I agreed to be interviewed by some seminarians who are involved in the blog of my alma mater, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook. Their blog, entitled Seminarian Casual, features articles on a variety of topics written by a mix of seminarians and priests.
For the interview, I was led to a room that used to be a “phone room” when I was a seminarian (an anachronism, to say the least). The space has now been admirably transformed into a makeshift studio, complete with microphones, mixers, and acoustical foam on the walls and ceiling.
The topic of my interview was sacred music, so I am providing a link to it here for the benefit of our readers:
* * PODCAST • Sacred Music Today
The podcast is 30 minutes long, and some of the more specific topics of discussion include: the distinction between sacred, religious, and secular music; the ideal qualities of a music director; the differences between chant and polyphony; the proper role of hymnody in Catholic worship.
If listening to the podcast prompts any questions or thoughts, please feel free to comment!
