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Join us for our fourth annual sacred music celebration and fundraiser. Convivium Marianum: A Prayerful Contemplation on the Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Scripture and Song is unique service that combines prayers and readings from the daily office of Marian feasts throughout the year with beautiful sacred music dedicated to the Mother of God.
This joyful evening helps us prepare for the coming of Christ on Christmas and reflect on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s role in salvation history. Attendees enjoy singing familiar hymns and stunning choral works performed by a choir of over 40 professionals and volunteers under the direction of renowned church composer and conductor Kevin Allen. This year's program will include works by Kevin Allen, Hans Leo Hassler, Gustav Holst, Johann Eccard, and well-known Marian hymns. RSVP encouraged but not required. $20 suggested donation. For questions about the event or information on joining the host committee, contact Mark Franzen by email or at 773-561-3546. |
Sponsorship Committee
Donations and sponsorships help to support our sacred music and other programs. Host committee members are invited to a special pre-event reception with Kevin Allen, friends, and supporters of St. Gregory's Hall. You can donate online by clicking the button below or by check to St. Gregory's Hall (memo: Convivium Marianum) Mary, Mother of God Parish, 5545 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60640. About our choirmaster
Kevin Allen is composer-in-residence at St. Gregory's Hall. His works, sacred and secular, have been performed in churches and concert halls throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Based in Chicago, he is the founding director of the Collins Consort, American Composer’s Project, and Schola Immaculata. Mr. Allen is also the director of Schola Laudis at the Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross, Vox Fidelis Children's Choir, and the Chicago Catholic Choir.
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