National seminar offers training to youth choir directors

Published: 2007-05-23

ORANGE, Calif. (CNS) -- The American Federation Pueri Cantores is hosting a summer seminar to help choral directors enhance the musical level of youth choirs, according to a release by the organization. The seminar, "Building Youth Choirs in Parishes and Schools: A Conductor's Seminar," will feature opportunities to build skills in choral leadership and learn about repertoires for youth choirs. The federation is part of the international Pueri Cantores, which was founded in 1947 and describes itself as the official student choral organization of the Catholic Church. The global organization includes 60,000 members in 30 countries. The American Federation Pueri Cantores has 125 member choirs. According to the federation's Web site, choirs perform sacred and secular music in their communities, at regional and national festivals and at international congresses. Members range in age from 7 to 18. The summer seminar will be held July 23-25 at the Liturgical Institute in Mundelein, Ill.

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