{"id":9853,"date":"2026-03-20T18:41:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marianogarau.org\/?p=9853"},"modified":"2026-03-28T13:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:07:13","slug":"catholic-choirs-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marianogarau.org\/en\/catholic-choirs-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic Choirs Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mark Haas – Director Of Music<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mark Haas\u00a0is a composer and speaker dedicated to promoting sacred music within the Catholic tradition. His liturgical works have been sung in more than 600 parishes across 10 countries and have been featured at significant moments in the life of the Church, including episcopal ordinations and church dedications. In 2025, he led the Ave Maria Parish Choir\u00a0to Washington, DC, where they were invited to sing at the White House\u00a0as part of the First Lady\u2019s Open House Holiday Series, a rare honor recognizing excellence in sacred choral music.<\/div>\n
In 2016, his original choral work\u00a0Prayer of St. Francis<\/i>\u00a0was sung during Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi\u00a0in Assisi, linking his music to one of the most beloved saints and pilgrimage sites in the world. He currently serves as Director of Music at Ave Maria Parish\u00a0in Ave Maria, Florida, where he lives with his wife, Renae, and their seven children, continuing his mission of fostering beauty, reverence, and transcendence through sacred music.\"\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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Perform in one of the world’s most iconic churches during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, under the direction of renowned composer Mariano Garau<\/strong>. This extraordinary opportunity places your choir at the spiritual center of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n

Trip Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Featuring World-Renowned Italian Composer Mariano Garau<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime sacred journey through Italy, specially curated for choirs to celebrate the\u00a0Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi<\/strong>. This extraordinary pilgrimage blends faith, music, and culture\u2014offering unforgettable opportunities to perform in some of the most revered churches in the world.<\/p>\n

Featured Performance Venues<\/strong><\/p>\n