Gregorian Chant Workshop, San Diego
An introduction to sung prayer
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Mission San Diego de Alcalá
Mass celebrated by
Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone
Auxiliary Bishop of San Diego
Workshop led by chant experts Kathy Reinheimer and Mary Ann Carr Wilson
The Mission San Diego de Alcalá mission church was the first in California. Founded in 1769, this remarkable and significant historical shrine provides an understanding and appreciation of the beginning of Catholicism in this corner of the world, so remote from the Mother Country of Spain and yet so similar. Today the Mission, serves as an active parish church and cultural center, and a wonderful setting to learn about the grandeur and excitement Catholic musical tradition.
The Workshop aims to familiarize people with the chanted responses and Ordinary prayers sung during the Mass.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn a few beloved chant hymns.
Everyone will be given ample resources for further study of this beautiful and integral part of our Catholic liturgical life.
8:30am Registration
9:00am Basics of Gregorian Chant
11:00am Learning the responses and Ordinary of the Mass
12:00 Lunch
1:00pm Degrees of participation
1:30pm Learning chant hymns
3:000pm Mass
4:15pm Q & A Panel Discussion
Registration Fee: $15 per person, $25 family rate
Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Please bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the Mission grounds.
Call 619.944.SING (7464)/ email MaryAnn Carr [lilmacarr@yahoo.com] with any questions.
