Calling all young singers!
The Catholic Institute of Sacred Music will launch a choral program for young singers ages 8-17, beginning August 4-8 with a Chant Camp at St. Patrick’s Seminary.
(More information is forthcoming about the academic-year program, which will begin Tuesday, September 9th at 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.
An add-on afternoon sessions introduces students to the pipe organ, music theory, and music composition.
The camp is for students of all levels, from new chanters to those who have some experience chanting or singing in a Catholic choir.
Each day will include:
- Mass, sung by camp participants
- Rehearsals that develop singing ability and techniqueInstruction 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 Mass each day at 11:15 a.m. (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.
Instructors: Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka & Prof. Christopher Berry
Pricing
- Earlybird (for registration by June 25) Full Week Price, $350 for 1st student, $150 for each student from the same family after the 1st student.
- Regular (for registration from June 26–July 7) Full Week Price, $500 for 1st student, $250 for each student from the same family after the 1st student.
- Late (for registration from July 7–July 14) Full Week Price, $600 for 1st student, $300 for each student from the same family after the 1st student.
- $100 per week per student for the after-lunch add-on (extended day until 3:30 p.m.; M-Th only).