Vi Messerli Lectures in Church Music 2026

October 18-20, 2026

Program Highlights:

• The Rev. Dr. Dien Ashley Taylor, Monday plenary speaker
• Marin Jacobson, Tuesday choral plenary speaker
• Sunday choral evening prayer with Kantorei of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, under the direction of Kevin Hildebrand
• Monday hymn festival, Dan Schwandt, organist
• Workshop leaders: Mark Bender, Barry Bobb, Sean Daenzer, Sam Eatherton, Anne Krentz Organ, David Porth, Peter Reske, Matthew Rosebrock, Emily Solomon, Stephen Starke, Elizabeth Urtel, Emily Woock
• Liturgical art exhibit by Matthew Rosebrock
• Choral reading sessions; publisher exhibits; worship with the campus community.

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Please join us for a time of professional growth, Christian fellowship and worship, and inspiring music-making!

Contact the Music office if you have any questions: Music@CUChicago.edu or 708-209-3060.