Pontificio Istituto Ambrosiano di Musica Sacra
Pontifical Ambrosian Institute of Sacred Music (PIAMS) is a pontifical academic institute in Milan dedicated to sacred music and Ambrosian chant.
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Overview
The Pontificio Istituto Ambrosiano di Musica Sacra (PIAMS) is an academic study center within the pontifical university circuit, canonically erected by decree of the Holy See in 1940. It focuses on the study and development of Ambrosian chant, proper to the Church of Milan, and sacred music. Located in central Milan, it offers university-level education and aims to train musicians and teachers in the liturgical-musical field.
History
The Pontificio Istituto Ambrosiano di Musica Sacra was canonically erected by decree of the Holy See in 1940. It is an academic study center within the pontifical university circuit, dedicated to the study and development of Ambrosian chant, proper to the Church of Milan, and sacred music. The institute is located in central Milan and has been forming musicians and teachers in the liturgical-musical field for nearly 100 years.
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A prestigious academy, unique in its kind and recognized worldwide, combining liturgical knowledge with scientific-musical teachings.
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