Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, 36th Annual Conference: The "Forgotten" Sacraments
Dates: June 16 thru 18, 2008
Location: University of Notre Dame, Indiana
Website: Titles, speakers, and registration.
National Catholic Youth Choir: Dona Nobis Pacem
Dates: June 16 thru July 22, 2008
Location: St. John's Abbey and University, Collegeville, Minnesota
For youth entering 10th -12th grade, the summer camp includes repertoire classes, daily worship, cantor training, choir rehearsal, recreational sports, and out-of-state tour of concerts and liturgies.
Website: Detailed information and registration.
Notre Dame Center for Liturgy: Summer Song 2008
Dates: July 7 thru 18, 2008
Location: University of Notre Dame, Indiana
Partial scholarships available to all first-time participants, underwritten by J.S. Paluch/World Library Publications (WLP).
Spring application deadline: April 15.
Website: More information and applications.
NPM Cantor Express: San Francisco
Dates: July 11 thru 13, 2008
Location: Vallombrosa Center, Menlo Park
An excellent weekend institute for cantors, taught by Joe Simmons.
Website: Itinerary, registration, and contact information.
Music Ministry Alive! For young adults and adult leaders
Dates: July 22-27, 2008
Location: College of St. Catherine, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Team leader David Haas, coordinates programs for two tracks: YOUTH TRACK (10 grade thru sophmore year of college), or ADULT TRACK (educators, ministers, and clergy).
Deadline is May 10.
Website: More information including registration.
Día de Ministerio Hispano: The Eucharist—A Tapesty of Many Colors/Threads
Dates: August 2, 2008
Location: San Gabriel Mission, San Gabriel CA
Presented by: Archdiocese of LA Office for Worship & NPM
Language: Spanish
Flyer: PDF
Pueri Cantores presents: Parish & School Choirs—Voices of the Future, A Conductor's Seminar
Dates: August 2-4, 2008
Location: Mt. St. Mary's College, Los Angeles
Develop skills in choral leadership, expand your repertoire, explore different models of choir organization, network with other Catholic youth choirs and more.
Website: Registration and Updates
NPM Western Regional Convention: One Body, One Spirit in Christ: Un Cuerpo, un Espiritu en Christo
Dates: August 5 thru 8, 2008
Location: Wilshire Grand Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
See the itinerary on their website for a wide array of sessions, including those focusing on music in the Hispanic, Asian, and African American communities.
Flyer: Brochure (LA Convention is at the end of the brochure)
Website: Conference Schedule & Registration
