Clear Creek Abbey will host a week-long instruction in Gregorian chant at three different levels of instruction:
1) Laus in Ecclesia, level 1, for beginners: Gregorian initiation, covering the basics of Gregorian chant, that is, reading the neums, rhythm, modality, Latin pronunciation and verbal rhythm. This level targets the beginner or simply amateur in Gregorian. The student must know how to hold a tune.
Instructor: Kathy Reinheimer.
2) Laus in Ecclesia, level 2, for cantors: covering Gregorian Psalmody and the Divine Office, this level builds on and sharpens the skills learned in the first degree. Prequisites to join level 2: Level 1 or equivalent.
Instructor: Mark Donnelly.
3) Laus in Ecclesia, level 3, for directors of scholae: the concentration is on chironomy and the interpretation of bigger Gregorian pieces.
Instructor: Br. Mark Bachmann, OSB.
Opportunities to sing the chant: two Masses sung in Gregorian chant by the sessionists; daily Prime in the morning, Compline at night. In the evening, attendance at monastic Vespers at the abbey is recommended.
The classes will be held from July 13th until the 17th, 2026. Find out more about it and register at clearcreekmonks.org/learnChant .
