2013 is going to be such a thrilling year: sublime repertoire, a stellar faculty lineup, more English Masses and resources than ever before…and the return of the Follies! Preliminary schedule and registration form (no price increase!) forthcoming.
Here’s a scene from this past year’s Colloquium
This books addresses a huge need for a beautiful and singable Psalm between the readings at Mass, one that keeps with the Gregorian tradition but maintains the Responsorial model. They’ve been used in many parishes over these past three years, and we can testify to their suitability every week.
The antiphon is carefully structured to ennoble the text. It is not difficult to sing. The congregation responds beautifully. And the verses are all notated so that you do not need to do your own pointing. In so many ways, this book grows out of real-world parish experience. It works for cantor alone or choir, with no need for accompaniment.
Youtubes of each Psalm will be posted on the Chant Cafe and on this site each week.
MusicaSacra has a page dedicated to this book at MusicaSacra.com/pbp
Presenting the 2013 Winter Chant Intensive at St. Joseph Catholic Church in historic Macon, Georgia. January 7-11, 2013.
The Chant Intensive lives up to its name: though no previous experience with chant is required, beginners and intermediate chanters should be prepared for full immersion from the get go. You will learn or review how to read and fully navigate all aspects of traditional Gregorian notation (square notes). The course will also address correct Latin pronunciation, the sound and mystery of the eight Church modes; Psalm tones and their applications; questions concerning the rhythm of plainsong, and more.
The CMAA Winter Chant Intensive is intended for beginning and continuing students and all who love and appreciate the central role that chant plays as the prayerful song of the Roman Rite – not only at cathedrals and Basilicas but also in every parish. The conference will both train and inspire toward the goal of continuing the renaissance of sacred music in our time, both in the ordinary and extraordinary forms of the Mass.
This year’s venue is beautiful St. Joseph Catholic Church in Macon, Georgia. Stroll back into time and enjoy the southern hospitality of Reverend Allan J. McDonald (who many of you know from his popular blog, Southern Orders, and elsewhere) and spend a a week singing and praying in this stunning and revitalized parish…situated right in the middle of Macon’s historic district, a spot largely untouched by the destruction of Civil War cannons.
For the second year in a row, the CMAA Sacred Music Colloquium will be held at the beautiful Cathedral of the Madeleine, home of the famed Madeleine Choir School, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The dates are June 17-23, 2013. Details and registration information forthcoming.
The Music Packet for Sacred Music Colloquium XXII, coming up on June 25-July 1 in Salt Lake City, has been posted here. Look for low and high res versions. Don’t forget that you can also listen to practice tracks this year!