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Gregorian Institute of Canada
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Record #: DUN6011 Last Modified: 05 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
45 Mercer St
Dundas, ON L9H 2N8
 
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Major IntersectionCreighton Rd and King St W
Office Phone905-628-0328
E-Mailigc.gic@gmail.com
Websitewww.gregorian.ca
Primary ContactWilliam Oates, Director
Service Details
AccessibilityNot Applicable - Private home
Located In CommunityDundas
WardWard 13
DescriptionThe Gregorian Institute of Canada (GIC) undertakes research and education to promote the study and performance of Gregorian and other western chant repertoires in Canada. 
Education: 
 
* Works with local churches of various denominations, with musicians and cantors, and with historians interested in medieval society 
* Provides workshops, performances, and special study days encompassing the whole range of the Gregorian and other Western chant repertoire to develop the knowledge and teach the skills necessary to perform and critically appreciate monastic and secular chant in the western cultural tradition 
* Organizes and runs 'field-trips' to parishes and monastic communities with living traditions of chant performance 
 
Research: 
 
* Supports and publishes research into the performance of various chant traditions, with a particular emphasis on current performance. 
 
The Gregorian Institute of Canada is a not-for-profit corporation, licensed and authorized to provide official tax receipts for donations in support of its mission. Founded in 2004, GIC is a non-denominational association. GIC is affiliated with The School of the Arts, McMaster University. 
 
Board of Directors 
 
Michel Gammmon (Montreal) 
Dr Jennifer Bain (Halifax) 
Dr. Christopher Morrisey (Vancouver) 
Jean-Pierre Noiseux (Montreal) 
William Oates (Hamilton) 
Dr. William Renwick (Hamilton) 
Barbara Swanson (Regina) 
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
ApplicationSee website
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Indexing
Service CategoriesChoral Music Performances ; Music Appreciation ; Music Instruction ; Social Sciences Clubs/Societies
SubjectsMusic ; Vocal music