It was a wonderful beginning of August here at CISM as we welcomed nearly 80 young singers to campus for a 5-day chant camp. Students sang morning prayer, had intensive rehearsals preparing 5 days of sung Masses, and sharpened their vocal technique and solfège skills in rehearsals. Snack breaks and lunchtime games punctuated the days, and afternoons were spent learning about the pipe organ, the names of neumes, key signatures, and doing some composition.
We can’t wait to welcome students back to campus for camp again next summer!
In the meantime, CISM is launching a MAJOR NEW initiative: a comprehensive cathedral-style Chorister Program, training students in the Catholic faith and the Church’s treasury of sacred music, especially Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony.
Scholarships are available for families in need. The registration deadline is Friday, August 29th. Classes start Tuesday, September 9th and meet each Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park from 4:15-6:15 p.m.
More information and registration are available here.
