Leo Nestor (1948-2019) was a musician whose contributions to the American Roman Catholic Church stand out as virtually unsurpassed.  His compositions evince a unique way in which traditional forms and idioms of sacred music can be melding with a modern American liturgical voice.  This workshop will provide an overview of the complete sacred choral music […]

As organists and conductors, we are the gatekeepers of the treasury of sacred music. Our choices of voluntaries, anthems, motets, and service music define the canon of this repertoire for our congregations. By broadening the scope of this treasury and consciously including historically excluded composers, we can expand the canon of sacred music and expose […]

Learn how to use 4 different anthems 4 different ways and plan for any eventuality.  The presenter is Dr. Kevin Simons, CAGO, Editor for St. James Music Press and Director of Choirs at Saginaw Valley State University.   As choirs return to worship after the Covid-19 Pandemic, we know that they will look different than before […]