Musica Sacra: Priest and Musician
How can priests and parish musicians foster better working relationships? In what ways can a priest improve his musical skills and cultivate the musical tradition of the Church as a whole?

​60-minute live, online lecture followed by Q and A
by Dr. Horst Buchholz, Vice President of the Church Music Association of America

​Ask any seasoned parish musician what is the most critical component of a sacred music program, and you will overwhelmingly hear one answer: The Pastor. Typical issues in the complex relationship between clergy and music ministers will be addressed, and a couple handy tips how to avoid them. Delving further, parish musicians will learn how to support the priest in his own musical growth.

​One crucial question is the musical formation of our clergy. Are priests prepared for music in the liturgy and in parish life? Music formation in the seminary will be addressed, with practical suggestions for improvement.

​This lecture is dedicated the priest-musician, a very significant convergence in the history of the church. While in modern times, the priest-musician has become an almost extinct species, he was a critical figure in the development of Sacred Music. Are those times lost forever, or is there hope for the return of the priest-musician? Useful organ and choral repertoire for the average parish musician will also be touched upon.

​Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:00 am, USA Central Time Zone (GMT - 6)

Register: www.chantacademy.com/lecture-series