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	Convention Overview Schedule at a Glance Pre-convention Events Institutes Monday, July 29 Tuesday, July 30 Wednesday, July 31 Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Hotel Information At the Convention Registration Information Early Registration Discount

Institutes

Institute Participation

Participation in the Chant and Handbell Institutes requires full convention registration. These institutes begin on Monday morning and continue through all breakout sessions; participants are
expected to attend all sessions. Opportunities for liturgical prayer and formation will take place as
part of the convention liturgies, plenum presentations, and events.

Schedule for each Institute: Monday, July 29, 9:00 am–12:00 noon;
Tuesday, July 30, 10:45 am–12:00 noon and 3:00–5:30 pm; Wednesday, July 31, 3:00–5:30 pm; Thursday, August 1, 3:30–6:00 pm; Friday, August 2, 9:15–10:30 am.

I-01 Chant Institute
Clinicians Anthony Ruff, OSB, and Peter Funk, OSB
Begins Monday, July 29, at 9:00 am

RUFF

FUNK

Whether you’re new to neumes or an experienced chant practicioner, there’s something for you at the Chant Institute. This institute will cover a wide range of topics, including reading chant notation, rhythmic interpretation, Latin pronunciation, the use of chant in the liturgy, and the new chants for English texts in the Roman Missal. Participants will learn vocal skills, conducting, and rehearsal techniques as well as much more. Pre-registration required; no on-site registration. Fee: $90.

KINSEY

I-02 Handbell Institute
Clinician Donna Kinsey
Begins Monday, July 29, at 9:00 am
Learn ringing techniques, how to care for your bells, how to conduct the handbell choir, repertoire, and the place of handbells in the liturgy. For beginning and experienced handbell directors alike. Pre-registration required; no on-site registration. Fee: $90.

ROMERI, GIBALA

I-03 Musical Resources for Diocesan Liturgies
Diocesan Directors of Music
Tuesday, July 30, 10:45 am – 12:00 n
Rick Gibala and John Romeri—two seasoned diocesan directors of music—offer their shared wisdom about the resources that serve diocesan liturgies. Specifically music and the Rites. Diocesan directors of music only.

DMMD Institute
Celebrating the Liturgical Year: Theology and Music
Clinician Ann Howard Jones

JONES

Dr. Ann Howard Jones is the chair of ensembles oversight, professor of music, and director of choral activities at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. The Institute is open—at no additional cost—to all DMMD members attending the full convention. Register for breakout sessions A-01, B-01, and C-01 by checking the box marked DMMD Institute on the registration form. The Institute leads to a festival performance on Thursday night, in which participants will form the choir. Repertoire includes Bernstein “Sanctus” (Mass), Copland “At the River,” Shaw/Parker “Saints Bound for Heaven,” Paulus “Pilgrim’s Hymn,” Pinkham “Wedding Cantata,” and more. Non-DMMD members may also participate for a fee of $50. Pre-registration is required; no on-site registration.