Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music

When liturgical music is inspired by faith and shaped with skill, it engages voice, mind, and heart. It becomes a path to prayer.

When liturgical music is inspired by faith and shaped with skill, it engages voice, mind, and heart. It becomes a path to prayer.

Cantare amantis est - To sing is the act of one who loves

Cantare amantis est - To sing is the act of one who loves

So let us sing now, my brothers. As travelers are accustomed to sing, sing but walk. Advance, advance in goodness. Sing and walk! Do not stray from the path, do not turn back, do not stop!

So let us sing now, my brothers. As travelers are accustomed to sing, sing but walk. Advance, advance in goodness. Sing and walk! Do not stray from the path, do not turn back, do not stop!

A Tradition of Excellence

With over a century of illustrious tradition, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music provides students with a firm foundation in sacred music. Its alumni excel as successful music directors in major cathedrals and dioceses, as organists, choral conductors and educators, often as trailblazing founders of new conservatories around the globe.

The Vatican’s University of Music

The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music serves as the University of Music of the Holy Father. As an institution established by and affiliated with the Vatican, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music is of its nature linked to the heart of the Catholic Church and her institutions.

Location

Founded by Saint Pope Pius X in 1911, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music was entrusted by Saint Pope John Paul II with the entire complex of the Pontifical Abbey of St. Jerome-in-the-City, which is surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Events

academic

internal

public

Concert by the Schola Gregoriana of PIMS

21 March 2026

Church of Santa Maria dell'Anima

"From Rome to the World" Conference with Josep Solé Coll, Principal Organist of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter

21 April 2026

Aula Refice

Vespers

27 April 2026

Abbey Church

Go to Events Calendar

Latest News

academic

internal

public

Doctorate honoris causa award ceremony for Sir James MacMillan

06 March 2026

Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Salvatore Esposito Ferraioli

13 February 2026

Winter Seminar for PIMS Doctoral Students

02 February 2026

Holy Mass by the Organ Improvisation Class

27 January 2026

Francesco800 - Music and Mission - Cantare Francesco

23 January 2026

Organ Plus - Musical tribute in occasion of the 275th anniversary of J.S. Bach's passing

19 December 2025

Concert in preparation for the Holy Christmas

17 December 2025

Holy Mass in preparation for Holy Christmas

16 December 2025

Read all the news

Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music

A Tradition of Excellence

The Vatican’s University of Music

The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music serves as the University of Music of the Holy Father. As an institution established by and affiliated with the Vatican, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music is of its nature linked to the heart of the Catholic Church and her institutions.

Location

Founded by Saint Pope Pius X in 1911, the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music was entrusted by Saint Pope John Paul II with the entire complex of the Pontifical Abbey of St. Jerome-in-the-City, which is surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Events

Latest News

Video Gallery

Presentazione del Pontificio Istituto di Musica Sacra

Perché uno studente dovrebbe studiare musica a Roma

Presentazione del corso Propedeutico del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Pianoforte del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Organo del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Musicologia del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Direzione di Coro del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Composizione del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Canto Gregoriano del PIMS

Presentazione del corso di Canto Didattico del PIMS

Presentazione breve del PIMS (con musica)

Cookie Policy