Cathedral Summer Choir Camp an opportunity for ‘harmony, communion and joy‘ for young choristers

Is there anything more beautiful than the sound of children’s voices? Pope Francis had the opportunity to reflect on the experience as he addressed participants in the IV International Meeting of Choirs June 8, a gathering that included many young choristers.

In his opening remarks the Holy Father shared, “Have you seen that the spontaneity of children speaks louder than the best of speeches? Children are like that, they express themselves as they are. We must take care of children because they are the future, they are hope, and they are also witnesses to spontaneity, innocence and promise. That is why Jesus said that he wanted children to come close,” re-minding listeners of Jesus’ invitation to “Let the children come!”

The Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi extends that same invitation to all rising 3rd to 8th grade students, from any parish within or outside the Diocese, for their second annual Summer Choir Camp which runs from Aug. 12-16.

Each day students will participate in choir rehearsals, music theory classes with the Camp’s outstanding music faculty, work on composer projects and raise their voices in song for the Cathedral’s daily 12:10 Mass. Plus, each chorister will have an opportunity to play the Cathedral’s pipe organ.

Weather permitting, there will also be fun outdoor activities, as well as games and snacks.
The importance of choirs and choral music, to both the liturgy and the choristers of all ages who fill them, was de-scribed by the Holy Father through three aspects: “harmony, communion and joy.”

For children these aspects translate into learning how to listen, to study, to work together in harmony, to discover and develop their God-given gifts, and use their voices to pray.

If this joyful, inspiring and educational experience as part of a faith community is something you would like for your child, find more information and register using the QR code. Deadline for registration is July 30.