From July 6 to 18, our House of the Eucharistic Heart welcomed a group of forty girls from 9 to 17 years old for the musical camp St Cecilia.
In this photo: the youngest girls’ singing rehearsalOlder girls’ singing rehearsalA short address from the camp chaplain before daily MassDuring the morning, the children divide into teams and take turns spending time at musical rehearsals and workshops held by the sisters. Here: embroideryIntroduction to calligraphyCookingTaking care of the rabbits with an abbéReligious and liturgical instructions with the camp chaplainThe bell is rung for mealswashing up after mealsIf a birthday takes place during camp, we are sure to celebrate!Afternoon: Outdoor gamesThis year, the theme of the colony was the first Christians under the Roman Empire.The presence of a Centurion was necessary to say the least!SnackA short presentation on the religious life, especially that of a Sister AdorerEvery evening, gathering around the campfireMr. Bonnin, choirmaster, and the indispensable camp counselors!Fieldtrip to the “Saut du Doubs,” a waterfall 27 meters highSaint Peter's Basilica of Rome was built during the cooking workshopsImposition of the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, for those who asked to receive it ...... followed by a night of AdorationArrival in Fribourg, where the first concert will take place.Guided tour of the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, starting at the main doors. The Cathedral dates to the 14th century; the master builder was notably inspired by Notre Dame de Paris.Tomb of Christ in the Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher. Completed in the first half of the 15th century, it is one of the first events of its kind in Europe.The cathedral's stalls are the oldest of a so-called Savoy ensemble, built between 1449 and 1526 in several towns in the Duchy of Savoy.Basilica of Our Lady of Fribourg, held by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, who kindly welcomed us to perform one of the concerts.It is the oldest church in the city: its construction dates back to the early 13th century.Roxane Vega, violinist, lyric singer, choir director of the Chapelle Sainte Eugénie, Nîmes, who graduated with a certificate of musical studies in chamber music and orchestra... Her work and her help during these 12 days have been invaluable...Mathieu Bonnin, Artistic Director of the Ensemble Sequentiae, Choirmaster of the "petits chanteurs de Saint Dominique," choirmaster at the Puy du Fou of the junior academy, specialized in choral singing, choirmaster of the conservatory at Rayonnement départemental de Béziers... So many titles that show that the success of the musical colony owes a large part to him...Group photo before the second concert in Goumois, a Franco-Swiss village that is spread out on each bank of the Doubs, natural border between these two countries.A short introduction by Mr. Cattin, a great friend of the Institute, without whose help there could not have been a concert near our House of the Eucharistic Heart.The small church is dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady.Elizaveta Lobanova, a young Russian organist who is studying in Fribourg.The principle work performed at both concerts was Vivaldi's GloriaLast gathering before the departure where everyone could show their joy and gratitude for the wonderful summer camp!
