Contact Information
July 13 – July 17, 2026
WHAT This is an opportunity to take one of three courses in Gregorian Chant:
- Laus In Ecclesia, level 1, taking the complete beginner or amateur in Gregorian chant to the level of being able to sing the chant with a certain competence;
- Laus in Ecclesia, level 2, building on the first degree, sharpening skills in reading notation and rhythm, with an emphasis on the singing of the Divine Office in Gregorian chant;
- Laus in Ecclesia, level 3, bringing all the previous levels to completion: this level is aimed primarily at directors of scholas, with a concentration on interpretation of bigger pieces and chironomy (direction).
For more information on the course, visit the Laus in Ecclesia website: lausinecclesia.com.
WHERE Classes will be held at the old Monastery at Clear Creek. Address: 5810 W St Marthas Ln, Hulbert, OK, 74441. Click here for the schedule and directions.
WHEN The classes will start at 1:15 pm on Monday, July 13, and continue throughout the days following until 12:30 pm Friday, July 17. Click here for the schedule and directions.
LODGING
For women:
- Bethany, the ladies’ guesthouse
- St Mary’s cabin
When both of these are become full, two bunk rooms will be available for new women registrants.
Dinner for women and families are catered and served at St. Mary’s cabin.
At Bethany, the other meals are served: $65 per night covers room and meals.
At St. Mary’s the occupants must bring their own food for breakfast and lunch: $55 per night covers room and dinner each night.
For men: the men’s guesthouse at the abbey. All meals are provided: $50 per night for room and meals.
HOW MUCH
Laus 1 or Laus 2 or Laus 3 Instruction: $200
Laus 1 manual: $45; or Laus 2 manual: $50; Laus 3 has no manual prepared but the students need a Laus 2 manual.
Lodging,
- at Bethany: $65 per night, totaling $260 for lodging and all meals Monday night (7/13) thru Thursday night (7/16)
- at St. Mary’s: $55 per night, totaling $220 for lodging and dinner Monday night (7/13) thru Thursday night (7/16)
- at a bunk room for women: $45 per night, totaling $180 for lodging and dinner Monday night (7/13) thru Thursday night (7/16)
- at men’s guesthouse:$50 per night, totaling $200 for lodging and all meals Monday night (7/13) thru Thursday night (7/16)
Payment can be made in advance either by check (made out to Clear Creek Abbey. Address: 5804 Monastery Road, Hulbert, OK, 74441) or through the abbey website or during the session, by cash, check or credit card.
Those attending the session will be expected to provide their own paper (notebook) and writing instruments. A ruler would be handy; ruled paper also, especially for those who plan to work on the assignments provided in the Laus 1/2 manual. The staff will be happy to correct assignments completed during the session—according to the time available.
PREREQUISITES No previous musical or Gregorian training is necessary for level 1; however, the applicant should be able to sing and carry a tune.
For Level 2, completion of level 1 or equivalent is required; likewise, for level 3, completion or equivalent of level 2.
HOW MANY A maximum of 25 students will be accepted for each of the Laus 1 and Laus 2 and Laus 3 courses on the basis of first-come, first-serve.
Click on the link below to register for the courses:
