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2011 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium

Sponsored by the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium is a gathering of liturgical musicians who share an interest in advancing the quality of Catholic liturgical music within our Southern parishes. Next year's Symposium will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 20, 2011. The symposium will once again focus on the opportunities and challenges presented to liturgical musicians by the new translation of the Roman Missal. Representatives from leading publishing houses and suppliers will also be present with their latest products. Next year's symposium will be hosted by Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Atlanta. For more information, follow the SLMS website or contact the Office of Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta at: 404-751-2398 or at odw@archatl.com.
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Previous Symposia Coverage

2010 - 2009 - 2008

Coverage of the 2010 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium

The 2010 Southeastern Liturgical Musical Symposium was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 21, 2010. The symposium focused on the opportunities and challenges presented to liturgical musicians by the new translation of the Roman Missal.  The keynote address was given by Andrew Wadsworth, the Executive Director of ICEL, the organization responsible for the translation.  Breakout sessions include presentations by nationally renowned presenters including David Haas, Jerry Galipeau, Will Breytspraak, and Jeffrey Tucker.  Representatives from leading publishing houses and suppliers also where present to display their latest products.  We give special thanks to Holy Spirit Catholic Church in North Atlanta for hosting the symposium.

Adobe PDF Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth's Opening Mass Homily

Adobe PDF Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth's Keynote Address

Coverage of the 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium

The 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Musical Symposium was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 22, 2009.  The keynote address was given by the Archbishop of Atlanta, Wilton Daniel Gregory, who holds a doctorate in liturgy from the Pontifical Liturgical Institute in Rome, and is a current member of the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship.  Breakout sessions included presentations by nationally renowned presenters including: Rory Cooney on Contemporary Music and the Liturgical Year, Dr. Kevin Johnson on African American Sacred Music in Catholic Worship, Lee Gwodz with a session entitled: “Sing!  From Child to Adult,” and Jeffrey Tucker: “Sing like a Catholic.”  Representatives from leading publishing houses and suppliers were also present with their latest products.  The 2009 symposium was hosted by Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in North Atlanta.

Adobe PDF Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory's Keynote Address

Adobe PDF Fr. Ricardo Bailey's homily at the opening mass

web link Georgia Bulletin July 2, 2009 - Coverage of the 2009 Symposium

web link Georgia Bulletin September 17, 2009 - Coverage of the 2009 Symposium

 

Coverage of the 2008 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium

web link Chant, Contemporary Music Are Symposium Topics (September 4, 2008)

Adobe PDF To Sing the Praise of Her Lord: Msgr. James Moroney's Opening Homily from the 2008 SLMS

 

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