Events
Featured Event
Sacred Music Spokane
June 19–20, 2026
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Upcoming Events
19-20
June
Sacred Music Spokane
A rich weekend of spiritual nourishment and growing practical music skills to support the work of those providing music for the liturgy.
For music directors, choir members, cantors, and teachers. Singers and conductors of all musical and experience levels will find the event enriching and worthwhile. For adults 18 years and over.
- Spiritual talks about music in the liturgy
- Vocal technique
- Sight singing and musicianship
- Conducting and teaching masterclasses
- Performance practice for sacred chant and polyphony
- Prepare music for Vespers and Holy Mass
- Opportunities for private voice lessons for individual development
Limited to 80 participants. Extra optional sessions for music directors and conductors available June 18 and 19.
Location: Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, Spokane, WA
All day
22-26
June
CMAA Sacred Music Colloquium
Catch Drs. Berry and Donelson-Nowicka at the annual Sacred Music Colloquium, this year at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
All day
29
June
Summer Term, Week 1 of 5-Day Classes
History and Principles of Sacred Music
Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant: Manuscript Sources, Semiology, and Interpretation
Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant: Vocal Technique and Semiological Performance Practice
6
July
Summer Term, Week 2 of 5-Day Classes
Teaching Gregorian Chant to Children
Liturgical Theology
13
July
Summer Term, Week 3 of 5-Day Classes
Introduction to Gregorian Chant
Organ Accompaniment of Chant
20
July
Summer Term, Week 4 of 5-Day Classes
Choral Institute
Composition Seminar
Organ Improvisation
John A. McInness Choral Fellows due on campus the morning of the previous Saturday, July 18th.
27
July
Summer Term, Week 5 of 5-Day Classes
Choral Preparation: Choral Conducting, Rehearsal Techniques, and Group Vocal Pedagogy
Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant: Notation and Practice in the Tenth through Fourteenth Centuries
Advanced Seminar in Gregorian Chant: Cantare super librum
3-7
August
CISM Chant Camp
Gregorian Chant Camp for Ages 8 to 17.
Discover the joy of singing the Church’s sacred music!
Join the CISM Chorister Program for its second annual chant camp on the campus of St. Patrick’s Seminary!
A week of fun, engaging, and positive rehearsals, games, catechesis, time for prayer, and meals together; Chant Camp is a day camp for students who want to grow in their faith, learn to sing, and enjoy fellowship with other Catholics.
Chant Camp is designed for students of all levels, aged 8 to 17, from those who are new to singing Gregorian chant to those who have had some experience chanting or singing in a Catholic choir.
The camp includes:
- Mass, sung by camp participants
- Rehearsals that develop singing ability and technique
- Instruction in how to read printed music, including chant notation
- Games and time relaxing or playing outside
- Snacks and lunch
- Catechesis
- Time for personal prayer and the opportunity to go to confession
Parents are welcome to join the students for final Mass at noon on Friday.
Scholarships are available for families with financial need. Please inquire with Sr. Mary Vianney at mary.vianney@stpsu.edu.
Mornings through Lunch
24
August
Fall Term Begins for MSM and Certificate Students
Fall Courses: Applied Voice, MSM Colloquium
25
August
Fall Term Begins for CISM Choristers
Now open to ages 5 to 18!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
21
September
Fall Term Monday Online Workshop Series Begins
Topics:
- Building from Square (Note) One – Understanding Church Teaching on Sacred Music and Transforming Your Parish Music Program (Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12) – with Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
- Catholic Funerals: Implementing and Singing Sacred Music (Oct. 19, 26) – with Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
- Three Different Approaches to Gregorian Rhythm and How to Sing Them (Nov. 9, 16, 23) – with Dr. Charles Weaver
5:30-6:30 P.M.
15
October
Applications for Summer 2027 Open
Applications for the MSM degree, Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, and Non-Degree-Seeking students open.
Summer 2027 Courses:
- History and Principles of Sacred Music
- Fundamental Philosophical Questions about Beauty
- Sacred Music and Canon Law
- Liturgical Theology
- Vocal Pedagogy
- Introduction to Gregorian Chant
- Choral Lit Survey II
- Choral Repertoire Conducting Practicum II
- Choral Preparation
- Teaching Gregorian Chant to Children
- Advanced Seminars in Gregorian Chant (Topics TBA)
- Choral Institute
- Organ Improvisation
- Composition Seminar
- Parish Sacred Music Program Management
- Introduction to the Organ for Pianists
16-17
October
Sacred Music Leadership Summit at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Transform Your Parish and Catholic School Music Program from Square (Note) One!
Sponsored by the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music and Franciscan University of Steubenville
Friday Afternoon and Saturday
23-24
October
Sacred Music Stockton
The second annual Sacred Music Stockton workshop will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Oakdale, California.
Friday Afternoon and Saturday
7
December
Vocal Juries for Applied Voice
Final exams of Applied Voice for MSM and Certificate students
14
January, 2027
Spring Term Begins for MSM and Certificate Students
Spring Courses: Applied Voice, MSM Colloquium
15
January, 2027
MSM and Certificate Application Deadline
Deadline for Summer 2027 cohort. Auditions and interviews take place January 15 to February 15 with decisions by February 20.
3
May, 2027
Vocal Juries for Applied Voice
Final exams of Applied Voice for MSM and Certificate students
1-4
June
Fons et Culmen Sacred Liturgy Summit
The second Summit speaker line-up will be announced in August 2026.