Little Sparks
Join Tara Windibank and Cecilia Blackwell, co-founders of the Hildegard Collective and hosts of the Little Sparks Podcast, as they chat about all things faith and music! We’ve custom-tailored a podcast just for Catholic musicians, for the purposes of building community and cultivating important conversations. With plenty of special guest interviews, inspiring stories, and musical drama, you can expect lots of deep conversations and a healthy dose of hilarity, as these former college roommates take you through the peaks and valleys of life as a Catholic musician.
Little Sparks
S4E2: "Lord, Bless It or Block It!" with special guest Sarah Barry
On today's episode of the Little Sparks podcast, we're sitting down to chat with Sarah Barry, an opera singer and teacher from Louisville, KY. We’re discussing career discernment, vocal music, and trusting in God’s plan every step of the way. Sarah is a delightful person, and we’re so grateful to have been able to have this conversation with her!
What we're listening to:
Tara: Richard Proulx's setting of O God Beyond All Praising
Cecilia: the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtracks
Sarah: Rob Gardner's masterwork Lamb of God
Bio: Sarah Barry is a Nashville, TN native currently living in Louisville, KY. She grew up with music all around and decided to pursue music further by completing a degree in Voice Performance from Bellarmine University in 2023. She works as a teaching artist at Kentucky Opera and a worship coordinator at Bellarmine University among other cantoring and teaching positions. Her most recent performance experience includes a chorus role in Kentucky Opera's Fall 2022 production of La Boheme and a choir tour of Italy in Spring 2023. Sarah loves sharing the joy of music with others, especially through her work in the Church.
Three fun facts about Sarah:
- She’s performed a solo at St. Peter's Basilica.
- She hates country music (even though Nashville is the Country Music Capital).
- Her favorite place is New York City.
