Sacred Music Summer Camp 2026
Dates
July 20th - 25th
M - F: 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Suggested Donation
$40 / student
However, it is free!
We don't want money to be a deterrent for any child.
Culminating Solemn Mass
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1 p.m.
The Sacred Music Summer Camp will conclude with a solemn public celebration of Holy Mass for the Feast of Saint James the Apostle, sung entirely by our camp choristers.
Students will spend the week preparing the sacred music for this liturgy through rehearsals, chant instruction, music theory, and liturgical formation.
This Mass will be open to the public and will feature special musical guests, including professional instrumentalists and clergy from throughout the diocese.
The sacred music offered at this Mass will form part of the Church’s prayer itself, offered for the greater glory of God and for the sanctification and edification of the faithful. This final liturgy will serve as the culmination of a week dedicated to prayer, formation, beauty, and the sacred liturgy of the Church.
Sábado, 25 de julio de 2026 a la 1 p.m.
El Campamento de Música Sacra concluirá con una solemne celebración pública de la Santa Misa en la Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol, cantada íntegramente por nuestros coristas del campamento.
Durante la semana, los estudiantes prepararán la música sacra para esta liturgia mediante ensayos, formación en canto gregoriano, teoría musical y formación litúrgica.
Esta Santa Misa estará abierta al público y contará con la participación de músicos invitados y miembros del clero provenientes de distintas parroquias de la diócesis.
La música sacra ofrecida en esta Santa Misa formará parte de la oración misma de la Iglesia, ofrecida para la mayor gloria de Dios y para la santificación y edificación de los fieles. Esta liturgia final será la culminación de una semana dedicada a la oración, la formación, la belleza y la sagrada liturgia de la Iglesia.
Daily Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
3:00 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.: Arrival & Check-In
3:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.: Opening Prayer & Sung Invocation
3:35 p.m - 4:15 p.m.: Latin Workshops
4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Music Reading & Musicianship
5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.: Snack & Transition Break
5:10 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Formation Session / Organ Project
5:50 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.: Full Schola Cantorum
6:10 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.: Ensemble Sectionals
6:50 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.: Closing Prayer & Devotional
7:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.: Dinner & Fellowship
Wednesday
3:00 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.: Arrival & Check-In
3:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.: Opening Prayer & Sung Invocation
3:35 p.m - 4:15 p.m.: Latin Workshops
4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Music Reading & Musicianship
5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.: Snack Break
5:10 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Guest Presentation (Fr. Dimock)
5:40 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.: Full Schola Cantorum & Transition
6:15 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.: Parish Mass
7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.: Dinner & Fellowship
8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.: Arrival & Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.: Opening Prayer
9:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.: Breakfast Fellowship provided by Biscuitville (Proud SMSC 2026 Corporate Sponsor)
9:40 a.m - 10:20 a.m.: Full Schola Cantorum Rehearsal
10:25 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.: Ensemble Sectionals
11:05 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.: Break / Rest / Water
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Dress Rehearsal with Brass Quartet & Timpani
12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Closing Prayer and Mass Preparation
12:45 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.: Prelude / Seating / Final Instructionse
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Solemn Closing Mass
2:15 p.m - 4:00 p.m.: Cookout & Celebration / Camp Conclusion
Support Sacred Music Summer Camp
The Sacred Music Summer Camp is offered completely free of charge to all students.
We believe every child should have the opportunity to grow in faith, prayer, and sacred music regardless of financial means. In order to keep this program accessible to all families, we gratefully welcome support in a variety of forms from parishioners, families, local organizations, and community sponsors.
Prayer — The Most Important Gift
Above all else, we ask for your prayers.
Please pray that this camp may bear spiritual fruit in the lives of our students and help foster a deeper love for Christ, His Church, and the sacred liturgy.
We especially ask your prayers:
- For our students, that they may grow in holiness, discipline, and joy through sacred music
- For our clergy, teachers, and volunteers, that they may serve generously and faithfully
- For the sacred music prepared throughout the week, that it may truly glorify God and draw souls closer to Him
- For the concluding Solemn Mass on the Feast of Saint James the Apostle, that it may be a beautiful offering of prayer for the entire parish community
Financial Support & Sponsorships
A suggested donation of $40 per student is appreciated, though never required.
These contributions help provide:
- Music and educational materials
- Meals and refreshments
- Camp supplies
- Guest musicians and liturgical support
- Scholarships and general operating expenses
We are also deeply grateful for the generosity of local businesses and community sponsors whose support helps make this camp possible.
Meals, Food Donations & Volunteers
Dinner is served each evening throughout the week of camp.
Last year, many generous parish families and parish organizations helped provide meals for our students and volunteers. This year, we hope to continue that beautiful spirit of collaboration by inviting families, parish ministries, and local sponsors to participate once again.
You may support the camp by:
- Donating food or supplies
- Sponsoring a meal
- Volunteering to help prepare or serve food
- Assisting with hospitality throughout the week
We are sincerely grateful for every form of support — whether through prayer, volunteer service, food donations, sponsorships, or financial contributions — all offered for the greater glory of God and the sanctification of His people.
To donate, sponsor, or volunteer, please contact Óscar Hernández.
Questions or concerns?
Óscar Hernández, Director of Sacred Music
E-mail: sacredmusic@holycrossnc.com
Office: (336) 515 - 3379 Ext. 105
