Cantabile
A workshop for church musicians and singers.
June 11-14, 2026
For those who simply love to sing and for Choir Directors who want to prepare for the upcoming church music season.
In this intense but fun retreat, you will:
+ Sing under the direction of an accomplished college choir director.
+ Examine 25+ anthems for choirs of all ages and for all seasons of the
church year.
+ Explore vocal and choral techniques.
+ Encourage each other through discussion and reflection.
+ Earn 15 hours of continuing education.
+ Sing to the glory of God!
2024 Housing and Meal Rates (all inclusive)
Rates include housing, linens, and eight meals.
Single occupancy request adds 20% to cost.
Deluxe Cabin – $350 per person
Lodge Room – $325 per person
Remodeled Cabin – $275 per person
RV/Camper Site – $225 per person
Tent Site – $175 per person
Commuter (meals only) – $125 per person
Workshop Fee
Register by May 1st and receive $20 off your workshop fee.
Before May 1st – $180
After May 1st – $200
Register online or call our office today at (320) 846-2744.
Brad and Beth Holmes, Guest Clinicians
Brad and Beth Holmes are retired after tenures at both Luther College and Millikin University. They were at Millikin for 31 years. Both served a year on the choral staff at Baylor University in 2022-23.
Following this they moved to Michigan where Brad filled a sabbatical vacancy at Hillsdale College. He continues in a part time role at Hillsdale College. They are both frequent clinicians and directors of choral festivals throughout the region. Brad received his DMA in Choral Music from Arizona State University, an MM in conducting from the University of New Mexico, and a BM in Music Education from the University of New Mexico. Beth received her MM in Choral Conducting from Arizona State University and a BS in Vocal Music Education from Kansas State University.
Brad and Beth join the list of Cantabile guest clinicians that includes: Weston Noble, Anton Armstrong, Sigrid Johnson, Mike Smith, René Clausen, Brad and Beth Holmes, Lee Nelson, Lloyd Larson, Bruce Phelps, David Cherwien, Matthew Culloton, Dwight Jilek, Gary Walth, Andrew Last, Michael Culloton, Paul Nesheim and Mary Kay Geston.
Brad and Beth Holmes join the list of Cantabile guest clinicians that includes: Weston Noble, Anton Armstrong, Sigrid Johnson, Mike Smith, René Clausen, Brad and Beth Holmes, Lee Nelson, Lloyd Larson, Bruce Phelps, David Cherwien, Matthew Culloton, Dwight Jilek, Gary Walth, Andrew Last, Michael Culloton, and Mary Kay Geston.