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Spanish Q&A Session – Oct. 24

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 13:13
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Join the CMAA…

…for a question and answer session completely in Spanish on October 24. This is open to all with free admission – not members only, so please let your Spanish-speaking friends and colleagues know about this.

Please submit your questions for our panelists in advance so that we can prepare and answer your questions on Sacred Music, liturgy, repertory, chant training, and how to implement the use of sacred music at your parish. This session will be entirely in Spanish. If you have questions about the liturgy, or Sacred Music, resources for Spanish or bilingual liturgies, please send them to us. Invite any of your Spanish-speaking choristers/colleagues to join in with this session.

Our panelists are: Fr. Michael Connolly, Fr. Stephen Robbins, Jose Ballon, and Mario Esmildo.

To submit your questions, please email us at: jballon@musicasacra.com.

 

En Español

Por favor, envíe sus preguntas para nuestros panelistas con anticipación. De esta manera, ellos podrán preparar y responder adecuadamente sus preguntas sobre música sacra, liturgia, repertorio, entrenamiento de canto y cómo implementar el uso de la música sacra en su parroquia.

Esta sesión será íntegramente en español. Si tiene preguntas sobre liturgia, música sacra, recursos para liturgias en español o liturgias bilingües, sírvase de compartirlas con nosotros. Extendemos esta invitación a cualquiera de sus miembros de coro y otros colegas hispanohablantes.

Nuestros panelistas serán: P. Michael Connolly, el P. Stephen Robbins, José Ballón y Mario Esmildo.

Para enviar sus preguntas, envíenos un correo electrónico a: jballon@musicasacra.com.

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Fall Sacred Music Workshop 2023: October 12-14

Monday, 10 July 2023 14:16
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Join the Church Music Association of America for an enriching and transformative experience at the Fall Sacred Music Workshop for Chant and Polyphony.

Taking place on October 12-14 at the serene St. Benedict Abbey in Still River, Massachusetts, this three-day workshop offers participants the unique opportunity to delve into the timeless beauty of chant and polyphony under the guidance of distinguished directors Dr. Horst Buchholz, David Hughes, and Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka.

Immerse yourself in the sacred liturgies enhanced by the melodic strains of chant as you join the CMAA in singing Vespers on Thursday, October 12, and the glorious Masses on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14. Discover the essentials of sung Morning Prayer, Vespers, and Night Prayer, gaining a deeper understanding of these timeless expressions of worship.

Registration is now open!   CMAA members should check their e-mail for the special discount code.

Historic Churches of Detroit Bus Tour

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 11:40
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Pre-Colloquium Event | June 19, 10am – 2pm | Detroit

Alex Begin, a knowledgeable Catholic Detroit native, and host of EWTNs Extraordinary Faith, will take you on a 4 Hour journey to explore some of the most significant Catholic sites in the city, including beautiful historic churches dating back hundreds of years. The list of sites may include Holy Family, Sweetest Heart of Mary, St. Albertus, St. Aloysius, Basilica of St. Anne, and Holy Redeemer. You’ll learn about the unique architectural significance of each church, its part in Detroit’s Catholic history, and the role of the church in shaping the city’s cultural identity.

The bus tour is an optional activity that is available for a small additional cost. The tour will last approximately four hours and will provide you with a unique opportunity to see the city from a different perspective. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and engage with Alex as he shares his expertise and insights. Lunch at Hart Plaza, transportation to and from Wayne State University, and the guided tour is included in the cost.

To register for this tour, please visit our registration site here: REGISTER NOW

 

CMAA Upcoming Programs!

Tuesday, 21 February 2023 13:00
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Join the CMAA in at St. Mary’s Parish in Detroit, MI for Sacred Music Colloquium XXXIII, June 19-24, 2023! Get all the details here:

SACRED MUSIC COLLOQUIUM 2023

We also announce our upcoming Summer Courses for 2023, which will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Ann Arbor, MI, June 26-30, 2023.

SUMMER COURSES 2023

Space is limited, so register today!

Announcing: The Parish Book of Motets

Friday, 09 December 2022 13:41
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The flexible answer for Catholic choirs across America to build a practical repertoire of sacred polyphony.
Parish Book of Motets
The Parish Book of Motets contains fifty-four cherished motets of varying difficulty in English and Latin specially curated for the average parish choir.

  • 54 motets in English and Latin
  • Eucharistic motets, Marian hymns, and motets for general use
  • Accompaniment book with closed scores for easy rehearsals
  • Online practice recordings, text, and translations for each Motet
  • Helpful rehearsal commentary
  • Spiral bound for easy use

The Parish Book of Motets is available in a handsome spiral-bound print and online as PDFs. Be sure to order your copy today.

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