Explore a Great Composer Over One Year
The 2024–2025 season is dedicated to the renowned composer Antonio Vivaldi. Dive into the heart of Baroque music with his Gloria and Magnificat, two masterpieces by the Italian composer.

When and Where?
From September to June, singers meet one weekend per month at the Grand Couvent in Gramat. A concert will be held at Christmas and during the final weekend of June.

Weekend Content
Vocal technique
Polyphonic work
Theoretical insights

Teaching Team
Noé Chapolard Choir conductor
Marie-Josée Matar Vocal coach
Quentin Du Verdier Accompanist

The Sacred Motet
In the context of the weekly sessions, we invite you to explore the sacred motet. These small pieces, spanning from the Renaissance to contemporary music, offer a rich and varied repertoire to delve into.

When and Where?
From November to June, singers gather every Tuesday during school terms, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Grand Couvent in Gramat. A concert will be held at Christmas and during the final weekend of June.

Session Content
Vocal warm-up
Polyphonic and harmonic practice

Teaching Team
Emmeran Rollin Professional musician

Guided by Professional Musicians
Throughout the year, professional musicians will lead you in both the Ateliers and the Rencontres. Their expertise brings invaluable contributions, combining extensive experience and musical knowledge to support your growth. With their guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and refine your musical talent.

Noé Chapolard Choir Conductor (Monthly workshops)
A young conductor and baritone passionate about voices and early music, Noé Chapolard enjoys exploring diverse repertoires with a focus on polyphonic work across styles.
Born in Paris in 1992, Noé first studied international relations at Princeton University in the United States before pursuing musical training at the CNSMD in Lyon (conducting) and the Schola Cantorum in Basel (vocal studies).
In 2022, he became the conductor of the Jeune Chœur d’Auvergne and assistant conductor of the Chœur Régional d’Auvergne.

Marie-Josée Matar Vocal Technique (Monthly workshops)
A lyrical singer, Marie-Josée Matar began her vocal training at the National Conservatory of Lebanon at 16 before moving to Paris to advance her skills. Passionate about sacred music of all eras, she joined the Ensemble La Sportelle as a soprano in 2024.

Quentin Du Verdier Accompanist (monthly workshops)
A graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris in organ, Quentin du Verdier performs nationally and internationally.Deeply committed to regional music development, he collaborates with the choir and youth ensemble of the Edmond Michelet School in Brive-la-Gaillarde.

Emmeran Rollin Professional Musician (Weekly gatherings)
With a dual career as a concert musician and cultural project director, Emmeran Rollin has been shaping the Rocamadour – Musique Sacrée project for a decade. He studied organ under masters such as Michel Bouvard, Éric Lebrun, Willem Jansen, and others, earning a Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel de Musicien (DNSPM) with honors.

The benefits of singing are invaluable: fostering human connections, immersing oneself in the rich history of music and culture, and finding balance by focusing on your voice, sensations, and breath—all guided by beauty. This is the unique experience that the Workshops offer you throughout the year.

We gather in a stunning and rejuvenating location: the Grand Couvent de Gramat, where we prepare for various concerts held during the year. These include a special performance on the final weekend of June in Rocamadour, alongside the singers of the Ensemble La Sportelle