Music on the Mount

06/16/2026

It’s Tuesday… You know what that means!

06/10/2026

Big day in Bede Hall! Our new lounge furniture was delivered! Thanks to Sacred Heart Monastery, the Gregorian Fine Arts Association, and all our Giving Day contributors for their support!

06/09/2026

UPDATE! Thanks to the eagle-eyed colleague who caught some typos on the original graphic that Dr Thress missed! THIS is our 2026-2027 schedule! Watch this space and share this post! #2026 #2027

06/08/2026

Join us for a transformative experience at Mount Marty University this summer! 🎶

We are thrilled to invite choir members, youth, clergy, and all music lovers to our Summer Sacred Music Symposium on July 23–24, 2026. This year’s theme, “Liturgical Documents: Back to the Future,” explores the rich history and future direction of sacred music.

We are honored to host keynote speaker S. Patricia Ann Toscano, OSB, for an evening of reflection, learning, and community. Whether you are looking to refine your craft or deepen your connection to liturgical music, this symposium is for you.

📍 Location: Bede Hall Music Wing, Yankton, SD

🗓 Dates: July 23–24, 2026

🔗 Secure your spot: Link in Bio!

Questions? Reach out to Dr. Tyler Thress at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/31/2026

Join our friends in the Yankton Area Summer Band for another great Tuesday evening!

05/04/2026

Deepen your craft at the 2026 Summer Sacred Music Symposium! 🎼✨
Join us at Mount Marty for two days of workshops, fellowship, and keynote address by S. Patricia Ann Toscano, OSB, focused on the theme: “Liturgical Documents: Back to the Future.”
Whether you’re a choral singer, clergy member, or simply passionate about sacred music, this is your invitation to learn and grow with us.
📅 July 23–24, 2026
📍 Bede Hall, Mount Marty University
🔗 Secure your spot: Link in Comments!

05/02/2026

Chamber Choir (and Friends) had a busy few days! We sang at Baccalaureate Mass and both Commencements, and are leaving for summer break on the tails of a year well-sung!

04/28/2026

We can always count on our friend Kelly at the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan to get some great photos! And thanks to everyone who joined us last weekend!

With spring commencement looming, Mount Marty University presented a pair of concerts over the weekend. SHOWN: Dr. Tyler Thress, director of the Mount Marty University Choirs, addresses the audience during

04/26/2026

A nice full stage for our last concert! Congrats to our Communiversity Band on another great year!