A Path of Discipleship and a Means of Service

Discover here the many opportunities offered to children, youth and adults
in our parish for discipleship and ministry in music!



Special Classes and Lessons
In addition to its choir and liturgical music programs, the Schola Cantorum offers several seasonal workshops and courses throughout the year that are open to all parishioners.


Monday, August 1, 2011

UPDATE - Adult Choir

CLICK HERE for information about our 2011-2012 Adult Choir program.

UPDATE - Youth Choir Grades 9-12

CLICK HERE for information on our 2011-2012 Youth Choir program.

UPDATE - Children's Choir Grades 4-8

CLICK HERE for information about our 2011-2012 Choristers program.

UPDATE - Children's Choir Grades 1-3

CLICK HERE for information on the 2011-2012 SongBirds Chorister Training Program

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Adult & Youth Choir Update

May Choir Activities
Adult Choir and Youth Choir members are invited to refer to the Parish Choir Calendar for the schedule of May rehearsals and Liturgies.  Confirmed youth are welcome to sing with the adult choir for any or all of the activities for the remainder of the season.

Confirmation
As indicated on all of the choir calendars since the beginning of the year, all of the choirs will be singing for the Sacrament of Confirmation on Monday, May 9:

Monday, May 9
6:00 pm Warm-up (East door open at 5:45 pm)
7:00-9:00 pm Confirmation Mass with Archbishop Naumann
NOTE:  We are estimating the "outside" time the Confirmation liturgy is expected to last.  Minors may meet parents in the Choir Loft immediately following the liturgy, or they may be picked up at the East door outside Fr. Porter Hall.  Minors will be expected to check-out with a parent supervisor before departing.

June Choir Activities
Since Easter was so late this year, all of the big dependent feasts have backed up into June!  In order to celebrate these days well, we'll be organizing ad hoc choirs for the Sunday feasts in June:  Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Pentecost.  All Choristers, Youth Choir members and Adult singers are invited to sing in one or more or all of these ad hoc choirs, attending the Wednesday evening rehearsal before each Sunday for which they plan to sing.  Perhaps you'd like to do this as a family!  Please see the Parish Choir Calendar for dates and times.

Choir Registration for 2011-2012
While we are always looking for new singers to join us, spaces in the choir are limited by rehearsal space and budget for materials.  Preference will always be given to returning choir members in good standing.  Stay tuned for information about 2011-2012 Choir Registration and Free Vocal Check-Ups for returning choir members.

Choristers May Update

Last Rehearsal & Party
According to our Choir Calendar, Wednesday, May 4, is to be our last rehearsal for the year.  Since we have two liturgical events yet to sing for, I would like to invite all Choristers back next Wednesday, May 11, for a season wrap-up and celebration, including a concluding prayer and refreshments.  We will meet at the usual time (4:10-5:20 p.m.)

Mother's Day Mass
Sunday, May 8
9:30 am Warm-Up/Rehearsal (Choir Room - East door open at 9:15 am)
10:30 am Mass
     ATTIRE: SUNDAY BEST (no jeans, t-shirts or gym shoes)

Confirmation (with Archbishop Naumann)
Monday, May 9
6:00 pm Warm-Up/Rehearsal (Choir room - East door open at 5:45 pm)
7:00-9:00 pm Confirmation Mass
NOTE:  We are estimating the "outside" length of Confirmation.  Those attending the liturgy may pick up their children in the Choir Loft at the end of Mass.  Others may pick up their children at the East door of Fr. Porter Hall.  Children will need to check-out with parent supervisor before departing.

June Ad hoc Choirs
Because Easter is so late this year, all of the important Springtime feasts fall in June:  Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi.  All choristers, youth choir members, and adult singers are invited to sing on any one or more of these Sundays, attending the Wednesday evening rehearsal before a given Sunday.  Perhaps this is something you'd like to do as a family!  See the Calendar for dates and times.

Choir Registration for 2011-2012
Places in the choir will continue to be limited to 24.  Preference will be given to returning choir members in good standing.  Stay tuned for more information.

SongBirds Update

This is our last week of choir for the year (see calendar), concluding with our singing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday, May 8:

Mother's Day Mass
Sunday, May 8
9:30 am Warm-Up/Rehearsal (Choir Room - East doors open at 9:15 am)
10:30 am Mass
     The SongBirds will sing "Everywhere I Go" by Natalie Sleeth
What to wear:  SUNDAY BEST (no jeans, t-shirts or gym shoes)


Choir Registration for 2011-2012
Stay tuned!