Selecting Music for Mass Workshop

Are you a parish musician looking for direction on how to choose uplifting, beautiful, and singable music for your congregation? Are you eager to learn more about the Church’s understanding of the role of sacred music at Mass? On February 22, from 10am-12pm, Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, professor and director of sacred music at Saint Joseph’s Seminary, will explore these questions in a workshop focused on selecting music for Mass.

This workshop will take place at Saint Joseph’s Seminary and will include a discussion of:

· the role of sacred music in the spiritual life

· ways to encourage congregational singing

· how and why to use antiphons at Mass

· the distinction between devotional, liturgical/sacred and religious music

· instrumentation for leading sung prayer

Registration fee: $20.