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07/19/2010
Lecture Series
For the Love of Music, for the Love of God
By Peter Latona, D.M.A.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.
Date: Monday, October 11
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Cecilia Academy Theater
RSVP: Please email lectures@aquinascollege.edu or call (615) 383-3230 to reserve a seat.
Dr. Peter Latona discusses the role of music in worship and explores the characteristics common to all music worthy of worship--regardless of denomination. The lecture includes an in-depth discussion on the music program at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (its vision, challenges, procedures, repertoire); current trends in Roman Catholic music; and differences and similarities between denominations. Participants will gain a new perspective with which to evaluate the effectiveness of their ministry as well as practical information to use when planning next Sunday's music.
Dr. Peter Latona is the director of music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., where he leads one of the foremost liturgical music programs in the world. Known for his work as a performer, composer, and conductor, Dr. Latona was commissioned to compose music for the visit of His Holiness Benedict XVI to Washington, D.C., and New York City in April of 2008. In addition, he holds numerous awards and prizes for excellence in organ performance and has appeared as a guest artist with several instrumental and choral ensembles throughout the United States and Europe. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music (D.M.A.), Yale School of Music (M.M.), and Bucknell University (B.Mus.), Dr. Latona has been recognized for outstanding performance at each institution. His teachers include McNeil Robinson, Thomas Murray (organ); Jean Langlais and Gerre Hancock (improvisation); William Duckworth, Martin Bresnick, Nils Vigeland (composition and theory).
Dr. Latona's recent compositions include: Ego sum ostium, for chorus, orchestra and soprano solo, composed for the Vatican's International Celebration of the Jubilee; My Hope Is Arisen, for chorus and orchestra; Fanfare-Introit and Procession on Da pacem for orchestra and chorus, composed for the National Convention of the Knights of Columbus; and Missa Personent Hodie for chorus, double brass ensemble, and percussion. Dr. Latona has also released a recording, An Organ Pilgrimage (Raven), featuring all four pipe organs at the Basilica. He is a member of the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians and the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and is chair of the DCAGO Foundation. Peter Latona lives with his wife Christie and their three children in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Sponsored by the American Guild of Organists
The American Guild of Organists (AGO) is the national professional association serving the organ and choral music fields. The Guild serves approximately 20,000 members in 330 chapters throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Founded in 1896 as both an educational and service organization, the Guild seeks to set and maintain high musical standards and to promote understanding and appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music. The Nashville Chapter was founded in 1933 with 20 members. Today, the chapter has grown to more than 200 members representing many churches and universities in the area.
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