Dr. Jennifer Donelson, associate professor and the director of sacred music at St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie) in New York, will be offering classes in Gregorian chant this fall.
Introduction to Chant
Mondays, 7:00-9:30PM
September 11–December 18, 2017
Saint Joseph’s Seminary (Yonkers, NY)
More information and tuition information: see the Saint Cecilia Academy.
Course Description: Serving as an introduction to Gregorian chant, this course will cover neumatic notation, Gregorian modes, ear training and sight reading, vocal technique appropriate for singing chant, and Latin pronunciation. Special focus will be placed on rhythmic interpretation of the chant according to the classical Solesmes (Mocquereau) method. By the end of the class, students will have confidence in singing from the Graduale Romanum, solfège, and psalm tones, and some experience in conducting (chironomy). Additional topics introduced in the class include the history of Gregorian chant, rehearsal techniques for teaching chant to children and adult choirs, and an introduction to chant resources in English and Spanish.
Gregorian Chant for Children Ages 5 to 14 – Ward Method Classes at Colm Cille Homeschool Co-Op
Classes meet at St. Catharine’s Church in Pelham, New York, beginning September 13th, on Wednesday mornings as part of the complete homeschool co-op curriculum. For more information on the classes or for tuition rates, please email info@jenniferdonelson.com.
Private Lessons in Chant Conducting (Chironomy)
Are you interested in learning how to conduct Gregorian chant according to the classical Solesmes method? Have you learned some of the basics and are now looking to improve your developing conducting skills? Dr. Jennifer Donelson is offering private lessons, either in-person or via Skype/FaceTime.
Learn more about tuition rates and scheduling availability by emailing Dr. Donelson at info@jenniferdonelson.com.
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