On Thursday, February 27th through Friday, February 28th, Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology will be hosting a workshop entitled “Liturgical Music Workshop: Sacred Music and Race in the American Church.”
A description of the event, from Saint Meinrad’s website, is as follows:
“This workshop will examine perspectives on race as heard through sacred music, with attention to historical, cultural, and liturgical contexts. Music-making and music-listening are culturally specific and often politically charged activities. Church documents acknowledge the power of music to nurture faith and enrich the liturgy with the gifts of culture. At the same time, the Church calls music to a standard of universality that moves us toward the goal of Christian unity. In grappling with this paradox, students will be encouraged to cultivate an openness to how music shapes and is shaped by one’s identity. Assignments include critical listening, reading, participant-observation, class discussion, and written response. No previous musical knowledge or skill is required.”
The first evening of the workshop will include a concert by the Fisk Jubilee Singers and a panel discussion.
More information about this event and registration information for this event can be found here.