Through this course the children are given a musical and vocal formation focused on sacred and liturgical choral singing. It shall be duly emphasized that training provided in this course is focused entirely on the techniques and abilities required to sing in choral formations, with particular reference to the sacred and liturgical repertoire of the Roman Catholic Church.  

The programme shall consist of two, weekly meetings throughout the academic year. The meetings shall consist of an individual singing lesson, theory of music, musicianship class, history of music and choir practice.

Choral practice is based on the students’ participation in the Pueri Cantores Cathedralis Jubilate Deo that, during the year, puts its training into practice by animating around ten liturgical services, including services in the Cathedral and Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Malta, and also takes part in around three concerts. From time to time there may be additional seminars or workshops on related aspects.

Children interested in liturgical singing aged 12 upwards.

The course will take place on Wednesdays from October 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

DateSessionVenue
TBAArchbishop’s Seminary
TBAArchbishop’s Seminary
TBAArchbishop’s Seminary
TBAArchbishop’s Seminary
TBAArchbishop’s Seminary
TBAArchbishop’s Seminary

Module in Choral Singing

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Module in Music Theory

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Module in Musicianship and History

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This course has three exit certificate options:

1. Certificate of Attendance
The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when attending a minimum 80% of all contact hours for this course.

2. Certificate of Participation

The student will receive a Certificate of Participation when sitting and successfully compete and pass the short multiple-choice questions online exam which will be available on the Moodle platform.

3. Certificate of Achievement
The student will receive a Certificate of Achievement when attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course, as well as after passing a short practical examination and viva session.

This course is delivered by the Akkademja tal-Mużika Sagra Francesco Azzopardi in collaboration with the Pastoral Formation Institute.

Access to this programme will be via an audition in which the musical, vocal and aural qualities of the students are thoroughly assessed. The minimum age requirement is twelve (12) years of age (maximum for entrance into the programme is 14).

 

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