Course of Monastic Formation Of the Cistercian Order
An Institute Of the Pontifical Atheneum of Saint Anselm in Rome
Rome, from August 24 to September 18, 2026
(arrival on the 23, departure on the 19)
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Introduction to Cistercian Chant based on the new Gradual Cisterciense in the Cistercian Monastery Bochum-Stiepel in Germany
Course Director: Prof. Dr. Franz Karl Praßl
Arrival day: September 21, 2026 (7:00 PM introduction)
Departure day: September 26, 2026
This course is for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Cistercian chant and the new Graduale Cisterciense. Some prior experience in singing and Gregorian chant is helpful but not required. The course alternates between theoretical and practical elements.
Franz Karl Praßl, 1954, Dr. theol., former cathedral organist in Klagenfurt, emeritus professor of Gregorian chant at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, emeritus professor at the Pontifical Conservatory of Music PIMS in Rome, co-editor of the Graduale Novum, contributor to the new Gotteslob (hymnal), contributor to the new Graduale Cisterciense, numerous publications.
Languages: German and English
Course fee including materials: €170
Overnight stay including full board: €300
Registration and information: P. Nikodemus, +49-234-77705-14, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Secretariat for Formation
Coordinate bancarie
Introduction to Cistercian Chant based on the new Gradual Cisterciense in the Cistercian Monastery Bochum-Stiepel in Germany
Course Director: Prof. Dr. Franz Karl Praßl
Arrival day: September 21, 2026 (7:00 PM introduction)
Departure day: September 26, 2026
This course is for anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Cistercian chant and the new Graduale Cisterciense. Some prior experience in singing and Gregorian chant is helpful but not required. The course alternates between theoretical and practical elements.
Franz Karl Praßl, 1954, Dr. theol., former cathedral organist in Klagenfurt, emeritus professor of Gregorian chant at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, emeritus professor at the Pontifical Conservatory of Music PIMS in Rome, co-editor of the Graduale Novum, contributor to the new Gotteslob (hymnal), contributor to the new Graduale Cisterciense, numerous publications.
Languages: German and English
Course fee including materials: €170
Overnight stay including full board: €300
Registration and information: P. Nikodemus, +49-234-77705-14, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.