[Edit: Receive 40 per cent reduction in tuition when bundling all three ICA lectures. Offer ends Tuesday, February 15.]

Introducing the ICA Lecture Series, with three new live, online lectures plus Q and A by Dr. Horst Buchholz:

I. Saint Ambrose of Milan - His Life, the Liturgy, and the Chant (March 25)
II. Anglican Chant - Roots, Historical Performance, and Liturgical Applications (April 22)
III. Organ Accompaniment of Gregorian Chant: To Play or Not to Play, That Is the Question (May 6 and again June 3)

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Saint Ambrose of Milan - His Life, the Liturgy, and the Chant (March 25): An introduction to the life and legacy of this Italian saint, combined with an overview of the Milanese Rite, and multiple samples of Ambrosian chant.

The Ambrosian repertory remains untouched by the many revisions and codifications which were imposed over history upon the Gregorian repertory. In spite of its ancient origins, and its adherence to a modal system which predates the traditional eight modes, Ambrosian chant exhibits a musical form freer of strict rules and systems, and includes melismas which surpass even the most complex of Gregorian chants.

Several samples of Ambrosian chant will be examined, as well as some liturgically appropriate ways to incorporate this distinctive form of chant into the Roman Rite liturgy.

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Anglican Chant - Roots, Historical Performance, and Liturgical Applications (April 22): The historic development from Fauxbourdon to Anglican chant and practical options in the Roman Rite.

The historic development from Fauxbourdon to Anglican chant and practical options in the Roman Rite.
How does one fit the text of one language to a chant tone or melody that was developed for use in another language? We will trace the historical treatment of this problem, from the development of fauxbourdon (a harmonized form of chant) into today’s Anglican chant. An analysis of the workings of Anglican chant will ensue, followed by practical applications: how to fit an English text to an Anglican chant setting, and special considerations for accompaniment and conducting of the chant.

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Organ Accompaniment of Gregorian Chant: To Play or Not to Play, That Is the Question (May 6 and again June 3): Examining organ accompaniment of chant, styles and principles, plus tips to craft your own.

The subject of chant accompaniment is a topic of lively discussion in the chant community. When might one wish to accompany chant? What does accompaniment do to the chant?

There are many ways to accompany chant depending on the situation, and there are a number of critical factors that will determine your success. We will explore these factors: whether or not to play the melody, how to determine chords and inversions, alternatim singing of schola and congregation, use of organ stops, manuals and pedals (or manuals only), observations about male and female voices, and improvisation.
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Lecture will provide items of interest to beginning and experienced organists alike, and study materials to “take home". Several demonstrations will be included.

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