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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 38 MIN

An Interview with Preston Atwood

from The Educational Renaissance Podcast · host Educational Renaissance

How do we understand the classical liberal art of music? Is music in the quadrivium somehow different than the way we think about music today? In this episode, Patrick is joined by Preston Atwood, Head of School at Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN. They discuss many ways we can think about music as classical Christian educators and highlight the role of music and liturgy within the classical classroom.Links from this episode:⁠Preston Atwood, Cantate DominoWestminster Academy, Memphis, TNThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our training and consulting page.

How do we understand the classical liberal art of music? Is music in the quadrivium somehow different than the way we think about music today? In this episode, Patrick is joined by Preston Atwood, Head of School at Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN. They discuss many ways we can think about music as classical Christian educators and highlight the role of music and liturgy within the classical classroom.Links from this episode:⁠Preston Atwood, Cantate DominoWestminster Academy, Memphis, TNThe Educational Renaissance Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educational Renaissance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where we promote a rebirth of ancient wisdom for the modern era. We seek to inspire educators by fusing the best of modern research with the insights of the great philosophers of education. Join us in the great conversation and share with a friend or colleague to keep the renaissance spreading.Bring training in narration, habit training or studies to your school. Find a training package that will help your faculty grow in the craft of teaching at our training and consulting page.

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