July 13 - 20, 2025
The Jacobs Academy Schola Cantorum is an intensive week-long laboratory for musicians passionate about performing a cappella and accompanied sacred choral music. Also offered is voice coaching, small ensemble singing, and an opportunity for two organ scholars, who serve as accompanists.
Each day culminates in a choral service. The combination of expert leadership, individual coaching, and challenging repertoire make this course a unique offering in the USA.
Jeffrey Smith is Professor of Practice: Organ and Sacred Music. He was music director at St. Paul’s Parish, K Street, in Washington D.C. and previously Canon Director of Music at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Smith earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Yale University. He also studied at the Royal College of Music, London. Smith is a Fellow of the American Guild of Organists and the Royal School of Church Music.
Dana Marsh is Chair of the Historical Performance. He is also director of the Washington Bach Consort. His musical training began as a boy chorister at St. Thomas Choir School in New York and Salisbury Cathedral. He served as Director of Music at the Episcopal Cathedral in Indianapolis. Marsh holds a D.Phil from Oxford University, where he sang in the choir of New College.
Applicants should submit the following required materials, complete the registration form, and pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit:
(The above items may be taken from live performances or may be recorded exclusively for this application.)
Two organists will be offered full tuition, room and board, underwritten by the Schoenstein Organ Co. Applicants should submit the following required materials, complete the registration form, and pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit:
Musical submissions (YouTube preferred) may be taken from live performances or may be recorded exclusively for this application.
Fees and Deadlines
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Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form
