Gerald Holbrook to offer free workshops on ancient music form

The Dana College Music Department is pleased to be able to host Gerald Holbrook for a morning of Gregorian chant on Friday, Sept. 23. Holbrook will offer workshops in the Musicianship III and Music History I classes, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively in Room 104 of the Madsen Fine Arts Center, followed by an interactive presentation during VOICES (a Dana vocal ensemble) rehearsal in Trinity Chapel at noon.

Holbrook is a recognized expert in this area on the interpretation and performance of Gregorian chant. He has taught courses in chant at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, Neb., and produced two CDs with the seminary choirs. He now teaches organ at Union College in Lincoln, Neb., and is a doctoral student in organ performance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Guests are welcome to attend any of the classes and the VOICES rehearsal. There is no admission fee.

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For more information contact:

Sarah Cavanah
Communications Coordinator
Dana College
(402) 426-7216
scavanah@dana.edu