Chant Camp for Children Offered at St. Mary Norwalk

St. Mary’s, Norwalk will offer its third annual Chant Camp, directed by David J. Hughes, organist and choirmaster of St. Mary’s Church. The camp is designed so that both students with significant schola experience and those just starting out will benefit. The focus this year will be on chanting the Divine Office, and in particular coming to a deeper understanding of psalm tones and modes.

Monday, August 23rd – Friday, August 27th
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day

There will be daily Mass, lunch, and recreation time, with separate sessions for beginners and intermediate/advanced students.

The students will sing for the noon Mass at St. Mary’s on Friday, August 27th,
and again for the 9:30 Solemn Latin Mass on Sunday, August 29th.

Both students with significant schola experience and those just beginning will benefit from Chant Camp. The only prerequisite is the ability to read English fluently. Attendance is required each day of the camp. Students should bring a bag lunch each day.

The fee is $50 per child / $100 per family for registered parishioners of St. Mary’s, and $70 per child / $140 per family otherwise.Scholarships are available. Parents must register their children, by phone or e-mail, by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 22nd.

For further information and to register for Chant Camp,
please e-mail chantcamp@stmarynorwalk.net,
or call 203-866-5546 x115.