Summer Grad Studies @ CISM: Vocal Ped, Hexachordal Solfège, Ward Method, Organ Lit, Old Roman Chant+
  • We are delighted to announce the 3rd summer course session at the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, CA. We have an all-star faculty lined up to teach 9 courses, including 2 completely new courses and 2 new advanced chant seminar topics.

    Learn more and apply here.

    Faculty:
    • Prof. Christopher Berry
    • Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
    • Dr. Joseph Dyer
    • Dr. Frank La Rocca
    • Fr. Joshua Neu
    • Dr. Charles Weaver
    • Dr. Christophe Tietze
    • Prof. Sandra Bengochea

    Courses:
    • Choral Institute
    • Composition Seminar
    • Organ Improvisation
    • Introduction to Gregorian Chant
    • Vocal Pedagogy – NEW
    • Organ Literature – NEW
    • Teaching Gregorian Chant to Children
    • Advanced Seminar in Chant: Old Roman Chant - NEW
    • Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant: Gregorian Modes and Hexachordal Solfège - NEW

    Courses are held on the campus of St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California from July 7 to 25, immediately following the Fons et Culmen Sacred Liturgy Summit.

    Tuition is once again free for 2025 summer courses.

    Courses fill quickly, so don't wait to apply!