Gregorian Chant and More Workshop- Richmond, VA
  • St. Benedict Church, Richmond, VA will be sponsoring The Gregorian Chant and More Workshop on Nov.11-12, 2011. The workshop will feature Fr. Robert A. Skeris, Director, Centre for Ward Method Studies at The Catholic University of America. Sessions will alternate singing Gregorian Chant with lectures on Sacred Music. All are welcome, from novices to experienced singers. The workshop will conclude with a Missa Cantata. All sessions will be held in Saint Anselm Hall at St. Benedict Parochial School.

    For non-St. Benedict Church members, the fee is a modest $5 to cover lunch expenses. The Liber Cantualis will be available for purchase at the workshop.

    Registration is required. To register, or for more information, please email your contact information to jdorn@saintbenedictparish.org or ccrafton@saintbenedictschool.org. You may also mail your contact information and payment to St. Benedict Church Office, attn: Chant Workshop 206 North Belmont Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23221.
  • BenBen
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    This sounds exactly like the one in Madison WI a while back. I would highly reccomend it. Fr. Skeris is great.
  • Ben, it is roughly the same idea as he said it worked well!

    All: here is the parish link for more information on the scheduling. You do need to scroll down as events are chronological. http://www.saintbenedictparish.org/church/newsflash.php
  • This opportunity to learn from a master and legend should not be missed!