On Saturday, April 18th, St Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, will host the third annual Sacred Music Study Day – co-sponsored with the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music – drawing together singers from all over northern California for an all-day Catholic choral festival.
The event features:
- Two tracks for singers: advanced or beginner/intermediate
- Rehearsals featuring music you can take home to your congregations: a Mass ordinary, Eucharistic hymns, approachable and beautiful choral music
- The opportunity to learn music we can sing together at Mass
- Tips on teaching/learning note-reading in rehearsals
- Workshops offering tips on developing and teaching healthy vocal technique
- Solemn Mass, sung by participants, celebrated by His Excellency, Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco
- Catechesis on the role of sacred music in the spiritual life
- An opportunity to go to confession
- Lunch, refreshments, and fellowship with area musicians
The event is designed especially for parish music directors, parish choir members, cantors and clergy; singers and music directors of all ability levels will find the event enriching and worthwhile. The presenters are:
- His Excellency, Salvatore J. Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco
- Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka Director, Catholic Institute of Sacred Music
- Dr. Christopher Berry, Assistant Professor, Catholic Institute of Sacred Music
For the full schedule and registration information, please visit the website:
