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Sep 19, 2006 · Non-liturgical Music in Cathedrals. ROME, 19 SEPT. 2006 (ZENIT) Answered by Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: In what circumstances can a cathedral be used for a non-liturgical purpose such as a concert of secular operatic arias? — B.N., Bunbury Australia
Sep 20, 2006 · Non-liturgical music in Churches outside the liturgy. Shawn Tribe. From ZENIT. Q: In what circumstances can a cathedral be used for a non-liturgical purpose such as a concert of secular operatic arias? -- B.N., Bunbury Australia.
Its unifying theme points to a distinct body of music that can be called sacred in contradistinction to profane music, which is utterly unsuitable for the church, or religious music, which is suitable for non-liturgical use only.
The most beautiful symphonic music, for example, is not in itself of religious character. The definition of sacred or religious music depends explicitly on the original intended use of the musical pieces or songs, and likewise on their content.
Jul 26, 2018 · As we’ve just seen, there are lots of special occasions when a sacred place like a church building can be used for non-liturgical purposes. But there are set parameters for what is acceptable and what isn’t—and Eileen’s parish has clearly crossed the line.
Liturgical music, music written for performance in a religious rite of worship. The term is most commonly associated with the Christian tradition. Christian liturgical music developed from the musical practices of the Jewish synagogues.
No kind of sacred music is prohibited from liturgical actions by the Church as long as it corresponds to the spirit of the liturgical celebration itself and the nature of its individual parts, [7] and does not hinder the active participation of the people. [8] 10.
