Gregorian chant basics, Miami, Florida
The Basics Gregorian Chant Workshop
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:00am-6:00pm
St. Michael the Archangel parish
2987 W. Flagler St.
Miami, FL.
(305) 649-1811
Learn the basics of how to read and sing Gregorian in a one-day intensive course with Dr. Jennifer Donelson. Saturday, Sept. 27th, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m at St. Michael’s. The course will cover: reading Gregorian notation, understanding how the chant and Mass fit together, Latin pronunciation, good vocal technique, and learning new music. The day will conclude by singing for the 5:00 p.m. Mass.
This workshop is ideal for choir members, teachers, parents, and anyone who is interested in learning about our rich heritage of sacred music. Registration fees are $25 and include lunch plus the cost of materials. Pre-registration is required and is open to anyone from St. Michael’s or any other parish.
For those in need of local lodging a block of 10 rooms has been reserved at a special conference rate of $95.00/night (double room) at the Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center, 1711 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33322. These rooms will be available at this rate until 2/23/09, so please book soon. If you find the block fully booked, please contact Michael O’Connor at moconnor09@comcast.net. We may be able to increase the number of rooms. The number for reservations is 877-424-6423 and the group rate code is SMERF.
To register, fill out the form below, or obtain more information, call the parish office or e-mail: stmichaelchoir@gmail.com.
