Fall 2024 CISM Online Workshop Series - Building Programs, Chant Accompaniment, Byrd
  • The Catholic Institute of Sacred Music announces its Fall 2024 Online Workshop Series

    Starts September 16
    Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pacific Time
    Online Via Zoom
    $50 for 3 topics or $20 per topic, optional $10/topic add-on for archived access
    Faculty: Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, Christopher Berry, and William Mahrt

    Registration available here.

    Blueprint for Building a Parish Sacred Music Program: Foundations, Structures, Personnel, and Resources
    Topic #1 of Fall 2024 Workshop Series

    Mondays, September 16, 23, 30 – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., PDT

    Does your parish music program need some new initiatives or a complete overhaul? Join Dr. Donelson-Nowicka as she takes participants through the outline of a strategic planning process. Discover ways of assessing your program and goals, brainstorm ideas, and set short- and long-term goals for the future. Ideal for parish music directors and pastors.

    Chant Modality at the Keyboard and Chant Accompaniment
    Topic #2 of Fall 2024 Workshop Series

    Mondays, October 7, 14, 21 – 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., PDT

    Are you an organist who’s new to chant or could use a refresher on how to approach chant at the keyboard? Join Professor Christopher Berry and Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka as they discuss the basics of understanding chant modality at the keyboard, as well as the rhythmic and harmonic principles behind the main schools of chant accompaniment. Registration and texture will also be addressed.

    The Cantiones Sacræ, Masses, and Gradualia of William Byrd
    Topic #3 of Fall 2024 Workshop Series

    Mondays, October 28, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., PDT and November 4, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., PST

    Join Dr. William Mahrt as he presents an overview of the most well-loved music of English Tudor composer, William Byrd.
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  • Workshops start next week!

    If you'd like to prepare for the first topic with us, we're leading a consecration to Mary according to St. Maximilian Kolbe's reflections over at our facebook page.
  • Last chance to jump in on Prof. Christopher Berry's course on accompanying chant. Starts Monday.