Kate Williams
Vice President – Sacred Music, GIA Publications
Composer and Pastoral Musician
Kate Williams is the Vice President of Sacred Music at GIA Publications, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Music Composition degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois as well as a Masters of Arts in Liturgical Studies degree from Catholic Theological Union in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago where it was her privilege to study as a distinguished Bernardin Scholar. Kate is the editor of Gather—Fourth Edition, the latest edition of the nation’s most well-known hard-bound hymnal, as well as the editor of Of Womb and Tomb: Prayer in Time of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Stillbirth. Most recently, Kate was a co-editor of The Fire This Time: A Black Catholic Sourcebook.
She serves as workshop leader, consultant, and musician in the Archdiocese of Chicago and abroad, following a passion to serve in multicultural, multigenerational communities, while mentoring young voices and building bridges through music ministry.
Kate’s Workshops
Wednesday, July 9
Crafting Music for Worship
Have you felt called to compose music for your community? This workshop, especially designed for those newly interested in composing, will explore some principles (rooted in liturgical documents and pastoral reflection) which may be helpful as you seek to serve your community in this new ministry.
Panel includes: Tony Alonso, Kate Williams, and friends
9:00AM–10:15AM
Breakout 1
Location Pending
Musicking en Espanglish
Are you an English speaker who has found themself in a bilingual context? Come to this session to explore resources that work well for Spanish-singing communities, and learn some basic linguistic and cultural competency for a successful first step forward.
Co-Clinicians: Kate Williams and Peter Kolar
1:20PM–2:35PM
Breakout 3
Location Pending
Music Resources for Small Choirs and Limited Resources
Explore resources and suggestions for making the most of your small choir and stretching church resources further.
Co-Clinicians: Kate Williams and Michael Silhavy
4:00PM–5:15PM
Breakout 4
Location Pending
Thursday, July 10
New Sacred Music from GIA Publications, Inc.
Presenters: Kate Williams, Michael Silhavy, Staff