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Catholic Cantor Training Course: The Basics
Welcome!
Welcome to the Course (2:05)
Course Workbook
Disclaimer
Setting Your Goals and Big WHY
➡New! Why This Course is Important
Section 1: What Exactly is a Cantor?
Cantor vs. Psalmist
What is Expected of a Cantor?
A Cantor's Role (0:43)
➡Updated! Unique Beauty of the Role (0:45)
➡New! Section 1 Additional Resources
Section 2: The Music
➡Updated! Music as a Part of the Mass
How to Understand and Relay Musical Context (0:53)
Why Learning Diction is Important (6:11)
Syllable Stress + Pronunciation (3:30)
Mass Settings (5:03)
How to Pronounce Latin Texts (1:01)
➡New! Section 2 Additional Resources
Section 3: How to Prepare for Mass as a Cantor
Why You Should Prepare (0:38)
4 Minute Warm-up Sequence (4:18)
How to Prep Hymns
How to Prep Mass Settings (1:03)
Psalm and Gospel Acclamation Prep (4:16)
➡New! Piano vs. Organ
Cantor Prep: The Spiritual Aspect (1:57)
3 Ways You Can Spiritually Prepare (0:45)
Questions for Spiritual Prep
Prayers and Devotions for Catholic Cantors
➡New! Section 3 Additional Resources
Section 4: How To Confidently Lead
Best Ways to Lead
Posture (1:27)
Gestures (1:22)
Demeanor (1:42)
➡New! 18 Second Strategy to Calm Your Nerves (2:01)
➡New! Section 4 Additional Resources
Section 5: Microphone Tips
How To Use a Microphone (1:04)
Announcing with a Microphone (1:51)
What To Do If you Mess Up While Announcing
What To Do If You Mess Up While Singing
➡New! Is a microphone necessary?
➡New! Section 5 Additional Resources
Section 6: Vocal Techniques 101
Why You Need To Know Basic Vocal Techniques (0:29)
Basic Vocal Vocabulary Chart
Technique 1: Posture (4:07)
Technique 2: Breath Support (7:36)
Technique 3: Diction, Articulators, and Consonants (1:57)
Technique 4: Vowels (5:43)
Technique 5: Projecting and Vocal Placement (6:09)
➡New! Jaw + Mouth Position (11:22)
➡New! Exercises for Achieving an Open, Relaxed Throat (6:12)
➡ New! Phrasing Tips + Tricks! (6:29)
➡New! How to Have Enough Breath for 4 Measures (7:32)
➡New! How to Not Scoop (4:11)
Singing A Capella? (2:49)
Simple Ways to Get Better At Singing Everyday (1:36)
➡New! Section 6 Additional Resources
Section 7: Attire + Mass Conduct
Why Attire is Important
You Should Never Be Seen Wearing These as a Cantor!
What You Should Wear!
How to Act at Mass (3:55)
➡New! What to do when...
➡New! Section 7 Additional Resources
Miscellaneous Topics
What do Catholic Cantors get paid?
Singing for Weddings
Singing for Funerals
➡New! Misc. Topics Additional Resources
👀 NEW SECTION! Bonus Materials!
➡New! Diction Guide
➡New! Warm-up Packet
➡ New! 105 Tips for Cantors
➡Updated: Wardrobe Planner! (2:05)
Congratulations!
Thank You! (0:21)
For Parishes - Proof of Completion
Where Do You Go From Here?
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