On Saturday, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm, the St. Thomas Adult Choir at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Ann Arbor, will perform the Requiem Mass!…(more).

What do you get when you ask your colleagues for their favorite songs? You get the various artists that you are about to hear!…(more).

Jessye Norman was one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th Century, and her gift continued well into the 21st. Known for her powerful…(more).

Stephen McWhirter is essentially an internet phenomenon – hardly known or heard beyond the confines of the world wide web – but what a voice! …(more)

Lux is Latin for light which is a sign of hope. Jesus is THE light that shines in the darkness and the darkness shall not overcome it.

Andrew Peterson is one of the best kept secrets in Contemporary Christian Music today. His music is not intended for the hand-in-the-air Praise and…(more)

Sister Rachel Benjamin is the Youth Outreach Director at St Mary’s Catholic Mission serving the teens on the Eastside of Flint. These are some of…(more)

This week we take a look back at Rich Mullins, one of the early fathers of Contemporary Christian Music, as we review selections from his 1992 release…(more)

We feature the music of Contemporary Christian artist, Fernando Ortega, singing traditional and new hymns to the Lord. Great Music!

On Thursday, August 15, the Catholic Church will celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To honor this Holy Day of Obligation…(more)

An ongoing miracle is taking place across America and the world following the 10th National Eucharistic Congress that took place in Indianapolis…(more)

Selected Psalms performed by four different tenors who provide an insightful and dramatic look at King David’s complex life and God’s extraordinary plans for him.

Description: Morten Lauridsen has composed notes from above on Lux Aeterna which bring peace to the heart and penetrates the soul.

Music of the Universal Church: The Church has become a Pentecost miracle and our program today features hymns of praise and worship in many…(more)

This show is in honor of Al Kresta. Rest in peace, dear friend! Pray that we can carry on the mission until we meet again.

Singer/Songwriter Rebecca Lancaster is a new artist worthy of our fullest attention…(more)

Rend Collective is a Northern Irish Christian folk, rock worship band originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Their upbeat music will make you want to dance and sing.

Today, we celebrate His Creation with traditional and popular music by some of the best known composers and artists of our time.

THE “MARY” MONTH OF MAY – 2023// It’s the Mary Month of May! Time again for Notes From Above’s annual tribute to our Blessed Mother, Mary Most Holy…(more)

In Ephesians 5:18-19, St Paul urges the faithful of the early Church to “be filled with the Spirit…(more)

We celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost – the 50th day after the resurrection of Jesus; the day when the Holy Spirit descended on the …(more)

Recently, Deacon Tom traveled to Syracuse, New York, to attend the funeral of his good friend, Louise Solecito, who died peacefully at the age of 92…(more)

Songs of Hope, Redemption, and Glory from “American Angels”, a diary of spiritual vocal music spanning from the years from the American Revolution…(more).

This week on Notes from Above we are featuring two bands. Casting Crowns and Rend Collective. Casting Crowns is a band known for “boiling down…(more)

The St. Michael’s Choir School is one of North America’s premiere Boy Choirs at Toronto’s Basilica Cathedral, and through…(more)

Songs of encouragement to gaze upon the Lord and in this gaze we are more and more transformed into His image. We also ask the Blessed Mother to pray for us that we may remain faithful to her Son.

The Book of Psalms has often been referred to as the “Bible in miniature.” Filled with vivid poetic imagery its texts have provided composers…(more)

The Saint Matthew Passion is a masterpiece of J.S. Bach’s Baroque choral music.

At some point in the 1680’s (the exact date is unknown), the French composer, Marc Charpentier, wrote 10 Lenten meditations…(more)

Featuring Third Day, Jason Gray,
Martin Doman, Josiah Queen, and the Sing Team

We are now in the heart of Lent, a time of repentance, fasting, alms-giving, and – most importantly – prayer. Lent is a time for contemplation…(more)

In the 16th & 17th century, the music of the Catholic Church in England was officially suppressed by the King and Parliament. All liturgies…(more)

Gloria’s desire on this CD is to encourage, inspire, and empower the listener. She hopes that it “reveals the character of God.”

Her voice is unmistakable – one of the greatest singers of her generation. Aretha will forever be known as the Queen of Soul, but she was also one of the…(more).

Our guest today is Dr. Henry Russell, Headmaster of the St. Augustine’s Homeschool Enrichment Program which he founded…(more).

Music from the Dove Award winning group, Selah. Back by popular demand!

Today we feature two recordings with a “backstory” – as is often the case when the subject is conversion. Our music is by Grammy-Award-Winning….(more).

All selections from our program today are taken from SING THE HOURS -dot- COM, a website dedicated to the praying – and singing! – of the Liturgy of the Hours…(more).

John Michael Talbot is one of the fathers of contemporary Christian music – and, unusually for the genre, his roots are more deeply Catholic than Protestant…(more).

Guest: Sr. Gianna Heinemann: Our program this week features a new recording of gentle heart-felt contemplative music performed by the Carmelite Sisters…(more).

Music from The Vatican: A mosaic of spoken words and Marian chants recited by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

The mystery of Christmas is the mystery of God’s love; and ultimately, our response to His love. Let us celebrate the coming of the baby Jesus…(more)

Our show features music to correspond to the Church’s celebration of Gaudete Sunday, the beginning of the third Sunday of Advent – Rose Sunday!…(more)

This week we feature Raymond Arroyo’s delightful, heartfelt – and truly swinging – Christmas recording, “Merry and Bright.” This album is climbing…(more)

The Church will celebrate the Season of Advent in a few short days. Over the centuries, this season is marked by the music that accompanies…(more)

Praise and Thanksgiving

The first half of this program is dedicated to my father, Robert Burdick. This is a sampling of some of the music he loved both ragtime and classical…(more)

Here’s a story! A testimony using musical landmarks – about a man’s discovery of Christ. Our guest today is Stephen Royal, Music Director at Saint Patrick…(more)

Our program this week was recorded in the week of the Feast of All Saints & All Souls; it’s fitting that we feature music dedicated to celebrating…(more)

Maurice Durufle’s 20th Century masterpiece of liturgical music, the Requiem, is beautifully mysterious, and sublime. This Requiem is a fusion of traditional plainchant…(more)

This week we explore the music which is always to be given “pride of place” in the liturgies of the Catholic Church. Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka…(more)

All selections from our program today are taken from the 2019 release of Harpa Dei’s “Ego Sum Alpha et Omega”…(more)

The Catholic Mass is ancient. Stretching back in time for at least 1,500 years, the lyrics for some of the parts found in the Canon of the Mass are so…(more)

Today’s program features selections from five of Johann Sebastian Bach’s seven known motets. In Bach’s era, a motet was a brief work of sacred music…(more)

The first half of the show will feature some of the songs played at Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation and the second half will feature selected songs…(more)

The Book of Psalms has often been referred to as the “Bible in miniature.” Filled with vivid poetic imagery its texts have provided composers with…(more)

Title: Lux Aeterna (Eternal Light)

Today’s show is a reprise – and a reappraisal – of a program broadcast back in 2017. Every selection you’ll hear is of a famous Christian hymn…(more)

Our guest today is Michael Garnett, Director of Sacred Music at Saint Mary Cathedral in Lansing, Michigan. Maestro Garnett studied composition at Michigan State University…(more)

Sacred Treasures IV contains beautiful and reverent pieces of sacred choral music dating from the early 20th century. It is designed to be a sanctuary for the listener

Today’s program features 7 of the 11 tracks found in Michael Card’s 1989 release, “The Beginning,” where all of the songs are based on the Pentateuch…(more)

Our Lady of Guadalupe

This week we take a look back at Rich Mullins, one of the early fathers of Contemporary Christian Music, as we review selections from his 1992 release…(more)

Selected Psalms performed by four different tenors who provide an insightful and dramatic look at King David’s complex life and God’s extraordinary plans for him.

Composer Michael Card describes this work as the trilogy of the life of Christ. It is a journey through the Gospels from the Incarnation to the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Great music, great story, great opera, all in one act. We interview the author/composer Richard Chiarappa “live” today on Notes From Above! Not to be missed!

Singer/Songwriter Rebecca Lancaster is a new artist worthy of our fullest attention…(more)

Michael Card’s greatest hits remind us that God is with us in our journey of life and Brian Blum encourages us to never give up because we are loved!

Rend Collective is a Northern Irish Christian folk, rock worship band originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Their upbeat music will make you want to dance and sing.

This week is the great Eucharistic feast of Corpus Christi…(more)

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has recorded 40 albums, under the direction of Carol Cymbala, winning seven Dove Awards and six Grammy Awards. Their music has touched…(more)

A selection of classic American bluegrass, traditional hymns and anthems on the Rounder Record Label, featuring the Cox Family, Alison Krauss, and many others.

THE “MARY” MONTH OF MAY – 2023// It’s the Mary Month of May! Time again for Notes From Above’s annual tribute to our Blessed Mother, Mary Most Holy…(more)

EMMYLOU HARRIS: ANGEL BAND// This week we feature classic bluegrass Gospel tunes from Emmylou Harris’s 1987 release entitled Angel Band. Emmylou’s…(more)

THE “MARY” MONTH OF MAY// This week we celebrate – with joy – the glory of our Blessed Mother, Mary Most Holy, featuring Marian music.

Songs of encouragement to gaze upon the Lord and in this gaze we are more and more transformed into His image. We also ask the Blessed Mother to pray for us that we may remain faithful to her Son.

Various artists sing of the unconditional love of God and His invitation to give our all to Him that we may be filled with His grace and truth and live in the freedom of Jesus Christ.

Tony “Nino” Mammina (1957-2012) was a good friend, a committed Catholic, and a superb singer/songwriter – it’s time to give his music another listen. Nino’s love for Christ and His Church is always front and center in all of his beautiful jazz-influenced songs. We feature his 2002 release, Somebody Else, on Notes From Above today

Title: Stabat Mater

In honoring St. Patrick’s Day, we present the Irish singer, Dana Scanlon – better known to her fans simply as “Dana.” Dana’s music is always remarkable: comforting, accessible,…(more)

Hymns for the Lenten Season

These beautiful award-winning choral compositions by Elaine Hagenberg inspires hope, renews faith, and brings peace to the soul…

Wm. Byrd, Motets & Anthems

Music from the Medieval Era – especially Sacred music – is seldom heard or performed today unless it is in the form of Gregorian Chant,…

Heinrich Biber’s 1676 masterpiece, The Rosary Sonatas, was unknown to the world for more than 200 years when, in 1905, a manuscript of the work was found by accident in the archives of the Bavarian State Library in Munich.

Music from the Dove Award winning group, Selah. Back by popular demand!

Guest: God is Holy. Heaven is our true home. How shall we worship Him? Our program today features classical and contemporary music made in His honor.

Guest: Sr. Gianna Heinemann: Our program this week features a new recording of gentle heart-felt contemplative music performed by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles….

Music from The Vatican: A mosaic of spoken words and Marian chants recited by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Epiphany at Gethsemane

Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and faith with a wide variety of expert and celebrity guests.

The Christmas Show 2022: During Christmas, popular singers often perform songs that run counter to the secular interests of their audiences…(more)

Behold the Lamb of God: Our program today presents Andrew Peterson’s brilliant, often witty, and deeply insightful musical history of our salvation starting from the time of the Captivity and culminating with the Birth of Jesus. This 2019 Centricity Music release features an all-star cast of Nashville-based musicians with Peterson at the helm, taking us on a journey through the season of Advent, reminding us that all our waiting and preparation has an eternal reward; our deliverance will come and God will be with us.

BAROQUE CHRISTMAS CANTATAS FROM CENTRAL GERMANY – Today’s show is a rare treat! Guided by our always welcome Guest, Scott Rouse, we will navigate selections from the delightful repertoire of Baroque Christmas Cantatas from Central Germany, featuring the Sächsische Vocal Ensemble and Dresden’s famous Batzdorfer Hofkapelle, performing on period instruments. Not to be missed!

Advent at Ephesus Benedictines and the Little Drummer Boy from the Vienna Boys Choir are the topics and selections discussed by Deacon Tom and Sister Sarah

The Church will celebrate the Season of Advent in a few short days. Over the centuries, this season is marked by the music that accompanies her worship. Our program today will feature some of the better known hymns and also include two arias from Handel’s glorious masterpiece, The Messiah, which includes an Advent section in its musical story of the life of our Savior.

Title: BORTNYANSKY – SACRED CONCERTOS       Description:  Radiant, sublime and expressive Russian choral…

Songs for Veterans

Abba Pater: This CD contains an invitation by St. John Paul II to embark on an interior pilgrimage toward the house of our Heavenly Father, who is rich in mercy. It is a journey of conversion undertaken in charity

Maurice Durufle’s 20th Century masterpiece of liturgical music, the Requiem, is beautifully mysterious, and sublime. This Requiem is a fusion of traditional plainchant, lush harmony, gorgeous orchestration, and spiritual tranquility. We feature a very fine recording of this work (on the Hyperion label) that was made in the year of the composer’s death. Durufle offers us music that has the power to lead our hearts and souls to God.

Tony “Nino” Mammina (1957-2012) was a good friend, a committed Catholic, and a superb singer/songwriter – it’s time to give his music another listen. Nino’s love for Christ and His Church is always front and center in all of his beautiful jazz-influenced songs. We feature his 2002 release, Somebody Else, on Notes From Above today

Ann Arbor based songwriter and Michigan Emmy recipient, Kitty Donohoe. She is not an Irish singer, but she draws on her Irish heritage. Her songs will make you cry, smile, and get your feet tapping to her lively tunes!

The Catholic Mass is ancient. Stretching back in time for at least 1,500 years, the lyrics for some of the parts found in the Canon of the Mass are so venerable that they must be considered dateless. Today, we feature some of the very best known examples of this great prayer by some of the greatest composers in history.

Various artists sing of the unconditional love of God and His invitation to give our all to Him that we may be filled with His grace and truth and live in the freedom of Jesus Christ.

Title: Favorite Songs of Queen Elizabeth II Description:  The first half of the show will…

Title: ANDREW PETERSON – BURNING EDGE OF DAWN Description:  Peterson’s 2016 release is a tour…

Title: PSALMS FOR THE SOUL Description:  The Book of Psalms has often been referred to…

Title: ARMENIAN SACRED MUSIC w/DEACON RUBIK MAILIAN Description:  The music of the Armenian Church is…

Description: This week we feature the music of 15th Century composer, Father Guillaum Du Fay, from…

Description:  Sacred Treasures IV contains beautiful and reverent pieces of sacred choral music dating from…

Description:  This week we feature music dedicated to our Blessed Mother from a lovely compilation…

Description:  Modern Marian Music

Description:  This week we feature music from “Storyteller,” a 2005 CD release by Larry Hover,…

Description:  Come join us as we explore the truth and joy of the Gospel through…

Guest: Bill Campbell Description:  Good friend, Bill Campbell, calls in from the Ozarks to discuss…

Guest: Brendan Dewan Description:  Brendan Dewan is a FOCUS Missionary at Ball State University and…

Title: Music of the Universal Church Description: The Church has become a Pentecost miracle and our…

Title: Ola Gjeilo Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: Michael Card Description: Michael Card’s greatest hits remind us that God is with us in…

Title: Songs From Prison Description:  If you were thrown in prison for your faith in…

Title: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Description:  The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has recorded 40 albums, under the…

Title: THROUGH IT ALL, HIS LOVE REMAINS – COLLIN RAYE Description:  Our program this week…

Title: I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW Description:  A selection of classic American bluegrass, traditional hymns…

Title: Anonymous Four Description:  Songs of Hope, Redemption, and Glory from “American Angels”, a diary…

Title: THE “MARY” MONTH OF MAY Description:  This week we celebrate – with joy –…

Title: Counter Reformation (Tridentine) Chant and Polyphony Description:  Deacon Tom Loewe shares his thoughts via…

Title: Dan Forrest- Arrangements and Compositions Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection…

Guest: Jane Terwilliger Description: In this previously aired broadcast, Deacon Tom and Sr. Sarah are visited…

Title: Come to the Cross – Contemporary Christian Music Selections Description: In this previously aired broadcast,…

Title: J.S. BACH’S ST. MATTHEW PASSION – SELECTIONS Description: The Saint Matthew Passion is a masterpiece…

Title: Come to the Cross – Contemporary Christian Music Selections Description:  In this episode, we…

Title: Stabat Mater Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: The Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross Description:  Selections from Joseph Haydn’s…

Title: Choral Music Composed by Elaine Hagenberg Description:  These beautiful award-winning choral compositions by Elaine…

Title: Wm. Byrd, Motets & Anthems Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection…

Title: Paradise Road – Song of Survival Description:  Vocal Orchestra- Women singing music written for…

Title: Biber – Missa Salisburgensis Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of…

Title: You Make All Things New Guest: Bohus Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores…

Title:   Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and faith…

Title:  Tribute to Kathleen Seger (1954 – 2022) Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores…

Title:  The Priests Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title:  Re-Broadcast Description:  Recording from Jan 10, 2016

Title:  Best of Faves Description:  Favorites From 2017 

Title:  ADVENT SECTIONS OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH Description:  From 2020, Handel’s “Messiah” is the story of…

Title:  BAROQUE CHRISTMAS CANTATAS FROM CENTRAL GERMANY Description:  Today’s show is a rare treat! Guided…

Title:  ADVENT SECTIONS OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH Description:  Handel’s “Messiah” is the story of salvation set…

Title: Vienna Boys Choir- Advent at Ephesus Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the…

Title: Praise and Thanksgiving Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music…

Title: BORTNYANSKY – SACRED CONCERTOS Description:  Radiant, sublime and expressive Russian choral music for the…

Title: HYMNS OF ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, PRAISE & ADORATION Guest:  PASTOR TIMOTHY LOEWE Description:  Wide ranging…

Description:  Michael Card sings about how we are God’s masterpieces and His living epistles. It…

Description:  For All the Saints

Description:  Masters of the Motet

Description:  Salve Regina – Hail Holy Queen

Description:  A selection from the greatest choral works of all time as conducted by Robert Shaw

Description:  Various artists sing of the unconditional love of God and His invitation to give…

Title: ANDREW PETERSON – BURNING EDGE OF DAWN Description:  Peterson’s 2016 release is a tour…

Title: Motets by the Masters Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of…

Title: Song for Karol – music of Mark Mallet Description:  Mark Mallett’s music is sincere…

Title: ARMENIAN SACRED MUSIC w/DEACON RUBIK MAILIAN Description:  The music of the Armenian Church is…

Description:  Praise and Worship

Description:  The Band Mercy Me reminds us who we are in Christ and that we…

Description:  Selections of classic hymns over the ages that honor our Blessed Mother in celebration…

Description:  From 2017: Deacon Tom and Sister Sarah share Gospel Greats from Aretha Franklin.

Description:  Music about conversion by Southern Rocker-turned-Christian and Grammy Award winning artist, Zach Williams. Featuring…

Description:  Come join us as we explore the truth and joy of the Gospel through…

Guest: Bill Campbell Description:  Good friend, Bill Campbell, calls in from the Ozarks to discuss…

Guest: Brendan Dewan Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: Jason Gray (from 2016) Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of…

Title: Catholic England Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: Ola Gjeilo Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: Corpus Christi – The Body of Christ Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores…

Title: Various Aritsts Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: William Byrd – Motets for the Church Year Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that…

Title: Selections from John Michael Talbott and Inez Gavrilides Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that…

Title: Love Letters – Self Released Recordings Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the…

Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and faith with a…

Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and faith with a…

Guest: Kathryn Votapek Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and faith with a…

Guest: Dr. David Chalmers Description:  A rebroadcast from Holy Week in 2017

Title: Easter Sunday Description:  Easter Sunday

Title: Good Friday Eastern Sacred Songs Description:  Featuring Fairuz and Guest Sr. Lisa Zelfa

Description:  Featured composers Matt Maher and Audrey Assad our discussed and shared.

Title: Stabat Mater Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: Lent Begins Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection of music and…

Title: Dan Forrest- Arrangements and Compositions Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection…

Title: People Get Ready- Gospel Crossover Favorites Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the…

Title: You Make All Things New Guest: Bohus Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores…

Title: Michael Card – The Word Description:  Bright, breezy, music-filled show that explores the intersection…

Title: Counter Reformation (Tridentine) Chant and Polyphony Description:  Deacon Tom Loewe shares his thoughts via…

Title: Modern Classic Hymns Description: Modern versions of classics hymns are performed by various artists. Hosted…

Title: The Priests Description: 

Title: Description: Deacon Tom and Sister Sarah start the new year

Title: An Old Catholic Christmas: Plainchant & Carols Description: Deacon Tom and Sister Sarah help celebrate…

Title: ADVENT SECTION OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH Description:  Deacon Tom and Sister Sarah Burdick discuss the…

Description:  Advent at Ephesus Benedictines and the Little Drummer Boy from the Vienna Boys Choir…