Presented by Marguerite Mullée

This workshop focuses on the beautiful chants regarding Mary including Marian antiphons, the Magnificat, hymns, and special chants for the feast days. Participants will study the elements of Chant, including Gregorian notation and modes, and will learn strategies for legato singing, breath support and blending within a group. We will also explore the meaning of Marian Chants and their use in liturgical and private prayer. All singing will take place outside, as per CDC and State of Connecticut guidelines.

Traditionally, the month of May has been known as the month of Mary.  We will recognize this devotion with a crowning of the statue of Mary in the garden, which will include a brief ceremony with chants from the day’s workshop.

Cost $60 with Lunch Included

Dr. Marguerite Mullée is a well-known conductor, singer and lecturer. She is a graduate of Columbia University, where she earned a doctorate in Conducting and Vocal Pedagogy. She currently serves as  Professor of Liturgical Music and Sacred Art at Holy Apostles College & Seminary (Cromwell CT) and offers workshops in liturgical music and chant as well as voice masterclasses. In demand as a workshop presenter and lecturer, Dr. Mullée offers pre-performance lectures for the Metropolitan HD Opera series (Torrington CT) and courses in opera and music listening for seniors (Millbrook NY). She presents regular events at Wisdom House (Litchfield CT) and Adelynrood Retreat Center (MA). She has been a guest lecturer at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario and has presented the annual Thomas Aquinas lecture in Sacred Music at UConn Storrs.

Dr. Mullée has conducted many church and community groups in Connecticut and New York and has had her work with choirs and orchestras featured on recordings for the Connecticut Composers Inc. Through her concerts and European tours with local groups, she was the recipient of the Statement of Recognition for Musical Excellence in CT from Governor M. Jodi Rell.