The Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta announces that the 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Musical Symposium will be held in Atlanta on August 22. The keynote address will be given by Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Daniel Gregory, who holds a doctorate in liturgy and is a current member of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship.

Breakout sessions with nationally renowned facilitators will include: David Haas on “Music Ministry and the Liturgical Year”, Dr. Kevin Johnson on “African American Sacred Music: a Universal Approach”, Lee Gwodz, with a presentation entitled, "Sing! From Child to Adult", and Jeffrey Tucker: "Sing Like a Catholic”.

Advance registration is $55, which includes lunch, with group discounts available.

More information, including reservation forms and information on hotel accommodations is available on the SLMS Web site at: www.archatl.com/slms, or by contacting the Office of Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta at: 404-751-2398 or at odw@archatl.com.

Registration Form
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Hotel
Room arrangements have been made for the 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium at the Courtyard Atlanta Glenridge / Perimeter. The room rate is $59 per night. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel. Mention the Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium when you register.

Courtyard Atlanta Glenridge/Perimeter

* 5601 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd
* Atlanta, Georgia 30342 USA
* Phone: 1-404-843-2300
* Fax: 1-404-851-1938
* Toll-free: 1-800-216-7263