Chanting the Liturgy
Individualized Sacred Music Education Opportunities for Priests and Deacons
All Packages are Independent of Semesters and can be Started at Anytime
As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting quality sacred music in every parish, the Sacred Music Institute of America, LLC offers individualized training opportunities for deacons and priests. We offer training in the following areas: Exsultet, Chanting the Mass, Combination Packages and even Complete Deacon Chanting Certification. Click on the buttons below to learn more about the available packages.
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​​We recommend to those who do not read music the Basic Musical Notation Seminar as part of their training; otherwise, please choose another elective from the below list.
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Any package can be rounded out by adding the remaining four elective seminars for a reduced price of $320. Separate elective seminars are available for $90 each.
Priest Packages
Deacon Packages
Exsultet Packages
Chanting the Mass
Priest Packages
Chanting the Mass - Essentials - $1350 - $1800 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Chanting the Liturgy for Priests
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Roman Missal Chants​
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Chanting the Prayers & Collects
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Chanting the Gospel
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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10-15 individual voice/coaching sessions online
Self-Guided Chanting the Mass - Essential - $450 Availabile for Purchase Below
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded)
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Vocal Technique
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Chanting the Liturgy for Priests
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Roman Missal Chants​
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Chanting the Prayers & Collects
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Chanting the Gospel
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
Chanting the Mass - Basic - $720 - $1170 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Chanting the Liturgy for Priests
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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5-10 individual voice/coaching sessions online
Self-Guided Chanting the Mass - Basic - $270 Availabile for Purchase Below
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded)
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Vocal Technique
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Chanting the Liturgy for Priests
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
Chanting the Mass
Deacon Packages
Mass Essentials - $1260 - $1710 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Chanting the Gospel
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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10-15 individual voice/coaching sessions online
Self-Guided Mass Essentials - $360 - Availabile for Purchase Below
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Chanting the Gospel
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
Mass Basics - $720 - $1170 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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5-10 individual voice/coaching sessions online
Self-Guided Mass Basics - $270 - Availabile for Purchase Below
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
Deacon Combination Packages
Ultimate Comprehensive - $1980 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Chanting the Gospel
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Exsultet (three lectures)
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Taking the difficulty out of learning by a detailed structural analysis
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Tips and tricks to learning
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Proper diction through phrase-by-phrase coaching
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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Minimum of one semester of Voice Instruction (15 lessons)
Self-Guided Comprehensive - $630 - Availabile for Purchase Below
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Chanting the Gospel
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Exsultet (three lectures)
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Taking the difficulty out of learning by a detailed structural analysis
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Tips and tricks to learning
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Proper diction through phrase-by-phrase coaching
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
Deacon Certification Package
Certification - $3990 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Roman Missal Chants
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Penitential Act
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Kyrie
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Introduction to the Readings
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Sign of Peace
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Solemn Blessing
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Chanting the Gospel
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Exsultet (three lectures)
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Taking the difficulty out of learning by a detailed structural analysis
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Tips and tricks to learning
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Proper diction through phrase-by-phrase coaching
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Basic Musical Notation I
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Basic Musical Notation II
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Chant Basics
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Gregorian Modes
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Church Documents Pertaining to Sacred Music
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Minimum of two semesters of Voice Instruction (30 lessons or until complete)
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Examination
Exsultet Packages
Polish and Perfect - $1350 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Structural Analysis- Taking the difficulty out of learning
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Tips and tricks to learning
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Proper diction through phrase-by-phrase coaching
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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10 individual voice/coaching sessions online
Basic Start-Up - $899 - Registration Necessary
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, lessons are individualized)
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Vocal Technique
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Structural Analysis- Taking the difficulty out of learning
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Tips and tricks to learning
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Proper diction through phrase-by-phrase coaching
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
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5 individual voice/coaching sessions online
Self-Guided Brush-Up - $450 - Availabile for Purchase Below
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded)
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Vocal Technique
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Structural Analysis- Taking the difficulty out of learning
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Tips and tricks to learning
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Proper diction through phrase-by-phrase coaching
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Basic Musical Notation, or an elective from the list below
Elective Seminars
(seminars are self-guided and prerecorded, and can be purchased for $90 each)
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Basic Musical Notation I - Rhythmic values (whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, thirty-second, and various dotted notes), pitch identification (treble and bass clefs)
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Basic Musical Notation II - Simple and compound time signatures, rhythmic patterns, sharps/flats/naturals
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Chant Basics - Fundamentals of reading and singing Gregorian chant.
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Gregorian Modes - Learn how to identify and utilize the church modes in Gregorian chant.
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Church Documents Pertaining to Sacred Music - Explore the Church's official guidance on sacred music through texts including the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Sing to the Lord, Tra le sollecitudini, and more.
Do you know a musician who can benefit from individualized Sacred Music Training? Find out more about our Certification Programs and Online Lessons and share this information with them.
If you are in need of financial assistance, partial scholarships are available; please contact us for an application. We are also happy to schedule an assessment with you to determine which of our options would best meet your needs.
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To register for any of the "Chanting the Liturgy" packages, call 614-395-7783.