Catholic Choral Symposium
St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Hamburg is delighted to announce our Fourth Annual Catholic Choral Symposium from July 3 to 6th, 2025!
Proceedings begin at 5 pm on Thursday, July 3, at the campus of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, 2483 Bleams Road, New Hamburg. They conclude with farewell festivities after Vespers & Benediction on Sunday, July 6.
The Symposium is a weekend festival of sacred music, camaraderie, and inspirational instruction. Under the guidance of our world-class faculty, music-lovers from near & far prepare polyphony, chant and organ for Sunday Mass, Vespers and Benediction. Together we enjoy delicious meals & fireworks, sing Compline (and lighter things!), and make an excursion to the sights & fine dining of gorgeous southern Ontario. This year our focus is the sacred music of Lotti and the Italian Baroque.
In the spirit of glorifying God and offering Him perfect praise through the splendour of the traditional liturgy, join us for these four days which will feature:
- Daily Mass
- Vocal Technique
- Gregorian Chant
- Organ Coaching
- Chant Accompaniment
- Directing Workshop
- Masterclasses
- Group Outing
- Much more!
Early bird registration is $275 up until May 1st, and $315 thereafter. The fee includes all meals except for Friday breakfast and Saturday’s restaurant outing. Participants make their own arrangements for accommodation.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Dr. Andrew Childs, operatic tenor, vocal instructor, longtime music director at the Church of the Immaculata in St. Marys, Kansas, and former coordinator of the Department of Voice and Opera at the Yale School of Music, will lead this year's edition. Click here for a snapshot of Dr. Childs' impressive achievements.
CALLING ALL ORGANISTS:
Elena Baquerizo, a graduate of The Juilliard School who is currently working towards her doctorate in organ performance at Rice University, has kindly agreed to lead an organ specialty program, open to beginning and experienced organists alike. Expect group & one-on-one sessions on hymn & chant accompaniment, organ registration & technique, solo performance, and more! Limited space available--please register by May 1st.
DIRECTORS, don't miss out on this INCREDIBLE opportunity:
Howard Dyck, long-time conductor of the Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir and beloved radio host of Saturday Afternoon at the Opera and Choral Consort, will be leading a specialist Conducting Intensive Session for all levels. (He'll be leading a choral masterclass this year too, open to all.) Limited space available--please register by May 1st.
Stay tuned for other exciting plans still in the works!
For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
Early bird pricing ends on May 1st. Sign up today by clicking here
See you in New Hamburg on July 3rd!
