The rich liturgical environment of the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music immerses students in the Church’s treasury of sacred music – Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony – in the context of the sung celebration of the Roman rite (both usus antiquior and usus recentior). Summer coursework is anchored by sung Mass and Vespers, and features a robust classroom exposition of the theology, history, and practical application of the Church's music. The beautiful campus and world-class teachers invite students to grow deeper in their faith, gain intellectual wisdom, and develop as singers, players, conductors, and teachers of sacred music who build vibrant parish and school programs to hand on sacred music to their communities.
If you are interested in learning more about our 36-credit summer-based MSM degree, our 20-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Gregorian Chant or Sacred Choral Music, or taking just a class or two, click here to read more, and please join us for an upcoming digital open house:
- Thursday, August 28, 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern)
- Tuesday, September 1, 1 p.m. Pacific (4 p.m. Eastern)
- Wednesday, September 9, 9 a.m. Pacific (12 noon Eastern)
- Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. Pacific (1 p.m. Eastern)
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CISM is open to students not matriculating into the degree program. Students can take 1–19 credits, and courses taken for credit can later be applied to the degree program. A bachelor's degree is required to apply, but the degree need not be in music.
June 28 to July 2, 2027
- History & Principles of Sacred Music
- Fundamental Philosophical Questions about Beauty
- Sacred Music and Canon Law
July 5 to 9, 2027
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Liturgical Theology
July 12 to 16, 2027
- Introduction to Gregorian Chant
- Choral Literature Survey II
- Choral Repertoire Conducting Practicum II
July 19 to 23, 2027
- Choral Institute
- Composition Seminar
- Organ Improvisation
July 26 to 30, 2027
- Choral Preparation: Choral Conducting, Rehearsal Techniques, and Group Vocal Pedagogy
- Teaching Gregorian Chant to Children
- Advanced Seminars in Gregorian Chant (Topics TBA)
August 2 to 6, 2027
- Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant (Topic TBA)
- Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant: Approaches to Gregorian Rhythm
- Parish Sacred Music Program Management
- Introduction to the Organ for Pianists
