Participants will be housed in college dormitories, and meals will be provided at the college dining hall. Daily rehearsals will be held in the Abbey Church, a beautiful and resonant structure that has inspired young singers to do their best work for over a century. An indoor Olympic pool, a gymnasium, and several athletic fields are available for recreational activities. D.C. His expertise as a choir trainer and inspirational conductor will provide all ages with an exceptional experience. A typical day at the course begins with a quiet celebration of Holy Communion by The Reverend Ed Pickup, our beloved chaplain for twelve years.
Lunch follows in the dining hall, then rest time in the dorms.
After the evening meal, all course participants gather for rehearsal and Evensong. After Evensong the boys head to the gym and the pool for recreation. A snack, Compline, and lights out conclude the day. Belmont Abbey is an active Benedictine monastery. During the week the boys have the opportunity to attend noonday prayers and to interview one of the monks.