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- Gregorian Chant Courses This Summer at Clear Creek Abbey
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Gregory DiPippo
Clear Creek Abbey in northwest Oklahoma (Diocese of Tulsa), located at 5804 W Monastery Road outside of Hulbert, will once again be hosting a week-long instruction in Gregorian chant, based on the course called Laus in Ecclesia, from Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17. The course offers three different levels of instruction:
Level 1 — Beginners
Laus in Ecclesia, Level 1: Gregorian initiation, covering the basics of Gregorian chant — reading the neums, rhythm, modality, Latin pronunciation, and verbal rhythm. This level targets the beginner or simply the amateur in Gregorian chant. The student must know how to hold a tune.
Instructor: Kathy Reinheimer.
Level 2 — Cantors
Laus in Ecclesia, Level 2: Covering Gregorian Psalmody and the Divine Office, this level builds on and sharpens the skills learned in the first degree. Prerequisites: Level 1 or equivalent.
Instructor: Mark Donnelly.
Level 3 — Directors of Scholae
Laus in Ecclesia, Level 3: The concentration is on chironomy and the interpretation of bigger Gregorian pieces.
Instructor: Br. Mark Bachmann, OSB.
Opportunities to Sing
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.
Lodging is available on site.
More information and the link for registration can be found at the Clear Creek Abbey website. - Posted: 04-06-2026
- Laus in Ecclesia Level Two
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Laus in Ecclesia Level Two is now available!
While the first level of Laus in Ecclesia is for beginners, the second level is aimed at chorists, that is, those who are already familiar with Gregorian chant and have received from the Church the mission to sing in her name the melodies contained in the liturgical books during celebrations.
Learn more - Posted: 12-23-2025