The course in Gregorian Chant aims to give a comprehensive knowledge of the oldest (and still current) European liturgical music, which also marks the beginning of the history of Western music.
According to the definition of the Second Vatican Council, Gregorian Chant is the Cantus proprius of the Roman liturgy (SC 116).
The course offers the study of the most ancient sources from the 9th -11th centuries and the study of international and local repertoire (late mediaeval and modern), for both liturgical and concert practice. The course combines interpretative and academic skills.
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music awards the baccalaureate (3 years), the licence (2 years) and the doctorate in Gregorian chant (3 years)
