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L.I. Music Camp - Revised Schedule, 8/7 Only!
To encourage the greatest number of participants at our Long Island Music Camp, we've condensed the program into one day for Sunday, 8/7.
Sessions begin at 11:00am after the 9:00am Mass. We've also revised the fees. See below, and tell your friends!
To register, contact Linda Gray: 631-736-6515 or E-mail Us
REVISED MUSIC CAMP SCHEDULE
11:00am – Welcome!
11:30am – Singing Basics
12:15pm – Introduction to Liturgical Latin
1:00pm – Sacred Music/Gregorian Chant (Music for Church)
2:00pm - Hearth Songs (Music for Home)
3:00pm - Harmony/Accompaniment
4:00pm – Group Discussion & Performance!
5:00pm – Conclusion of Camp (In the Church)
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
900 Horseblock Road
Farmingville, NY 11738
TEL: (631) 736-6515
Sessions begin at 11:00am after the 9:00am Mass. We've also revised the fees. See below, and tell your friends!
To register, contact Linda Gray: 631-736-6515 or E-mail Us
REVISED MUSIC CAMP SCHEDULE
11:00am – Welcome!
- Dylan McDonald will explain the Purpose and Goals of the Music Camp.
- The McDonald Family Singers will also perform selections of the music to be learned at the camp to set expectations for the participants.
11:30am – Singing Basics
- Participants will discover their vocal range, begin to identify pitch, learn basic breathing techniques, and practice the musical scale using Solfège (Do, Re, Mi syllables).
12:15pm – Introduction to Liturgical Latin
- Participants will practice Ecclesiastical Latin pronunciation and learn basic vocabulary for the Sacred Liturgy.
1:00pm – Sacred Music/Gregorian Chant (Music for Church)
- Participants will learn the Church's ideal of music for the Sacred Liturgy and practice several hymns to sing at Holy Mass.
- Participants will learn one or several Kyriales, practicing breathing and phrasing in performance. An overview of Gregorian Chant notation will also be given.
2:00pm - Hearth Songs (Music for Home)
- Participants will discuss elements of music suitable for the home and learn several songs to enjoy around the hearth.
3:00pm - Harmony/Accompaniment
- Participants will have fun learning several rounds to sing at home, on hikes, or anywhere! Singing a melody at different times with others will provide an introduction to harmony, that is, singing in parts (polyphony).
- Participants who have instruments at home (e.g., guitar, violin, recorder, etc.) are encouraged to bring them during the Music Camp, especially for this session.
4:00pm – Group Discussion & Performance!
- Group discussion on how to build a Catholic family culture at home with music as a key ingredient.
- At the end of the discussion all participants will perform as a group one or more musical selections practiced during the camp.
5:00pm – Conclusion of Camp (In the Church)
- Consecration of the Family to the Sacred Heart
- Final Hymn
- To encourage the greatest number of participants, a donation box will be placed in the conference room instead of charging a flat fee for the day.
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
900 Horseblock Road
Farmingville, NY 11738
TEL: (631) 736-6515
Weekend Music Camp in NY
Next weekend (8/5-8/7) FCLC will hold a Music Camp at St. Michael the Archangel church in Long Island!
Here are the details:
Here are the details:
Conference Tomorrow, 7/31 @ 11am
Tomorrow, Feast of St. Ignatius, I will be giving a conference at 11am (after the 9am Mass) at St. Michael the Archangel church in Farmingville, Long Island.
My topic will be:
Building Upon Rock: How Catholic Families Can Joyfully Weather Today's Storms.
Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them,
shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock,
And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew,
and they beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded on a rock.
(Matthew 7:24-25)
Here's the address:
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
900 Horseblock Road
Farmingville, NY 11738
TEL: (631) 736-6515
See you there!
My topic will be:
Building Upon Rock: How Catholic Families Can Joyfully Weather Today's Storms.
Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them,
shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock,
And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew,
and they beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded on a rock.
(Matthew 7:24-25)
Here's the address:
St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
900 Horseblock Road
Farmingville, NY 11738
TEL: (631) 736-6515
See you there!
Summer Camp Starts on 7/7!
Join us for FCLC's 5th Summer Camp on Thursdays in July and August:
7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, & 8/11
NEW LOCATION: Andover, NJ
Download a Summer Camp FLYER
REGISTER TODAY!
7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, & 8/11
NEW LOCATION: Andover, NJ
Download a Summer Camp FLYER
REGISTER TODAY!
Planned Schedule for FFF 2011
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National Latin Exam Awards!
The Results Are In!
9 Out of 10
FCLC Students
Took Home an Award This Year!
Great Job, Students!!
Bene Factum!
FCLC Students
Took Home an Award This Year!
Gaudeamus Hodie!
- 3 Gold Medals (Latin I)
- 4 Outstanding Achievements (Intro to Latin)
- 2 Certificates of Merit (Intro to Latin)
- 1 Perfect Paper (Latin I)
Great Job, Students!!
Bene Factum!
5th Fatima Family Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Click here to download a flyer.
Join FCLC for our 5th Fatima Family Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
This year's theme is "The Victories of Our Lady."
We look forward to another grace-filled day to publicly honor the Queen of Heaven and Earth and hasten the triumph of her Immaculate Heart.
Join FCLC for our 5th Fatima Family Festival on Saturday, May 14, 2011.
This year's theme is "The Victories of Our Lady."
We look forward to another grace-filled day to publicly honor the Queen of Heaven and Earth and hasten the triumph of her Immaculate Heart.
New Song: "In My Heart"
Remembering Our Little Ones
Joanne and I were interested to learn that October 15th is a national day of remembrance for all babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. In a remarkable life-affirming act of Congress, this day was officially set aside for our country in 2006. Here is a copy of the Congressional Resolution (H. Con. Res. 222):
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day
Here's a website dedicated to this day: www.October15th.com
In Memory of our son, Dylan Joseph-Gabriel (+August 5, 2007)
The loss of our stillborn son, Dylan Joseph-Gabriel, in 2007 was the most difficult trial Joanne and I have gone through together. We would have given our lives on the spot just to see him open his eyes. I wrote the song, In My Heart, as part of our own grieving process. Here it is in video format. We dedicate this song to all parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.
Click the picture below to watch the video with the song on Gloria.tv.
To download an MP3 version of the song, visit our store.
Joanne and I were interested to learn that October 15th is a national day of remembrance for all babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. In a remarkable life-affirming act of Congress, this day was officially set aside for our country in 2006. Here is a copy of the Congressional Resolution (H. Con. Res. 222):
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day
Here's a website dedicated to this day: www.October15th.com
In Memory of our son, Dylan Joseph-Gabriel (+August 5, 2007)
The loss of our stillborn son, Dylan Joseph-Gabriel, in 2007 was the most difficult trial Joanne and I have gone through together. We would have given our lives on the spot just to see him open his eyes. I wrote the song, In My Heart, as part of our own grieving process. Here it is in video format. We dedicate this song to all parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.
Click the picture below to watch the video with the song on Gloria.tv.
To download an MP3 version of the song, visit our store.
FCLC Radio Interview
Joanne and I were recently interviewed on the radio program, The Voice of Catholic Tradition, based in Long Island, New York (1370 WALK-AM).
We were asked about FCLC and some of the struggles parents face in living a Catholic family life today.
To listen to the interview, visit the program's website:
www.voiceofcatholicradio.com
Click on the "Latest Radio Broadcast" link or, after 10/18/2010, on the "Previous Radio Broadcasts" link.
We were asked about FCLC and some of the struggles parents face in living a Catholic family life today.
To listen to the interview, visit the program's website:
www.voiceofcatholicradio.com
Click on the "Latest Radio Broadcast" link or, after 10/18/2010, on the "Previous Radio Broadcasts" link.