Sacred Music at Notre Dame

09/02/2026

Join us Friday, September 4th, from 11:30–12:30 p.m. in 136 O’Neill Hall/LaBar Performance Hall for our first SMND Colloquium of the year! This event is free and open to the public.

For more info:
https://sacredmusic.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2026/09/04/smnd-colloquium-dr-henry-bauer-a-career-as-a-director-of-music-in-a-catholic-church-and-tips-for-applying-for-a-position/

09/01/2026

We had a wonderful start to the semester last week! Excited for all the performances and collaborations in the months ahead!

08/31/2026

"Influencers Through the Ages"

Kola Owolabi, Professor of Organ and Interim Director of Sacred Music at Notre Dame, performs works by César Franck, Jeanne Demessieux, Fela Sowande, Libby Larsen and David Hurd on the Wayne & Diana Murdy organ, built by Paul Fritts, 2017 (IV/70) at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Sunday, September 13th, 8PM
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame

Admission is free (no tickets required)

https://sacredmusic.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2026/09/13/kola-owolabi-faculty-organ-concert-sacred-music-at-notre-dame-influencers-through-the-ages/

08/28/2026

We are still accepting walk-in auditions for the 2026-27 season! 🎶

Audition Times:
Wednesday, September 2 at 3:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday, September 3 at 3:00pm-4:00pm
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
115 S. Francis St. South Bend, IN

Learn more at childrenschoir.nd.edu

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08/26/2026

Come visit us at Art Attack 2026!

Thursday August 27, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
West Lawn, Walsh Family Hall of Architecture
Rain Location: DPAC

https://youtu.be/ydukAknLgRc?si=Yl9CP4nI7gohaxoj

Want to immerse yourself in the campus arts scene? Join us for Notre Dame’s annual student arts crawl - Art Attack! Stop by to experience a showcase of student talent across spatial, performing, visual, and literary arts, participate in interactive artmaking, learn about job, fellowship, and audition opportunities, and enjoy free food from local food trucks. This year also marks the inaugural Notre Dame Arts Biennial, an international arts festival rooted in the creative spirit, intellectual energy, and iconic traditions of Notre Dame and our region.

For first-time and returning students, undergraduate and graduate alike, Art Attack is an opportunity to see old friends, make new ones, and network with peers, faculty, and staff. Whether you're considering a major or minor in the arts, curious about courses, or looking for student arts organizations, Art Attack is the place to connect.

Art Attack, the annual University of Notre Dame student art crawl, ...

08/26/2026

SMND Colloquium: Dr. Henry Bauer, "A Career as a Director of Music in a Catholic Church and Tips for Applying for a Position"

Friday September 4th, 11:30-12:30pm
136 O'Neill Hall - LaBar Performance Hall (west side)

This event is free and open to the public

For more info:
https://sacredmusic.nd.edu/news-and-events/events/2026/09/04/smnd-colloquium-dr-henry-bauer-a-career-as-a-director-of-music-in-a-catholic-church-and-tips-for-applying-for-a-position/

Dr. Henry Bauer, D.M.A., serves as the Director of Music at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, Washington, where he conducts the Schola Cantorum, Cathedral Choir, and Diocesan Choir. He also serves as the Artistic Director of the Cathedral's Sacred Music Series. Dr. Bauer’s academic background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Sacred Music and choral conducting, as well as a Master of Liturgical Music degree and organ performance, all conferred by The Catholic University of America. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano pedagogy from Butler University. His doctoral dissertation focuses on choral literature tailored to the liturgical year.

08/20/2026

As the summer wraps up, many SMND students have been busy attending symposiums, institutes and workshops. Soo Jin Min (3rd year DMA) attended the Inaugural UCF Passion & Purpose Conducting Symposium with Anton Armstrong & Andre Thomas, Interlochen Choral Conducting Institute with Notre Dame Choral Conducting Professor Dr. Amanda Quist (pictured with former visiting Notre Dame Professor Jerry Blackstone) and the Kansas City Conducting Institute with Charles Bruffy & Dr. Kurt Kencht.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Join an SMND Choral Ensemble!
Visit https://sacredmusic.nd.edu/about/choral-ensembles/

08/18/2026

Get ready for the 2027 Notre Dame Arts Biennial! The Arts Initiative is thrilled to announce the initial festival lineup featuring prominent visual, literary, and performing artists from around the world.

The biennial also includes public arts programming coordinated in collaboration with more than 85 campus units and external organizations. With over 100 arts events planned for January-June 2027, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Browse artsbiennial.nd.edu to learn about the amazing artists involved in the inaugural biennial, and stay tuned for more exciting announcements. You won’t want to miss your favorite artists!

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Image: Disobedient Robots, Nicolás Kisic Aguirre, 2026. 📷 by Christian Lathers.