St. Matthew Music Institute

08/01/2026

Interested in chant accompaniment? Our director Dr. Joe Balistreri wrote a groundbreaking dissertation on the subject, and it was just released for free download. https://curate.nd.edu/articles/dataset/Gregorian_Chant_at_the_Keyboard_Developments_in_Plainchant_Accompaniment_in_France_and_Belgium_from_1829_to_1930/30109636?file=58175362

The photo is Balistreri with musicologist Heather Wiebe, his primary advisor, at his doctoral commencement.

07/31/2026

A couple of weeks ago, several organists and pianists joined Dr. Joe Balistreri to explore different hymn and psalm playing techniques. Stay tuned for future offerings to enhance your sacred musicianship!

07/06/2026

There is one playing spot left for July 15's service playing workshop, and plenty of room for non-playing attendees. Hope to see you!

Join Dr. Joe Balistreri, Director of Music for Rosary Cathedral and the diocese of Toledo and Adjunct Assistant Professor for Sacred Music Notre Dame, in a…

06/17/2026

On Pentecost Sunday, SMMI held a solemn vespers, launch dinner (with swing dancing in partnership with Roman Swing), and night prayer in beautiful St. Matthew Catholic Church. Almost 150 people joined in the fun to support our mission. Stay tuned for more events! Thanks to Naomi Vrazo for the wonderful photos.

06/13/2026

About two dozen folks came out for the blessing of our 1909 (Detroit made!) community piano and 1930s Kimball piano. Afterward, we enjoyed pizza and snacks and a singalong of Motown and soul music.

06/11/2026

We are thrilled to dedicate two freshly-restored pianos that we have placed into the Residences at St. Matthew! Join us Friday, 6/12, 12:30pm in the community room (former gym) of the residences for pizza and music with our neighbors.