Mission Statement/Purpose
The Schola Cantorum is the choir that serves the 11:15am Mass and all major feasts from late August through June. Repetoire includes an extensive selection of sacred works, from Renaissance motets to contemporary works, as well as the music of our own Roger Petrich. Members are high school age and older.
Major Accomplishments
The Schola Cantorum plays a vital role in our community prayer experience by leading the congregtional singing at all 11:15 am Sunday Masses and Feast Day Masses, and presenting motets and anthems. In 2008 the Schola Cantorum, together with the Chelsea Chimes and Celebration Singers, presented "Roots and Wings" - celebrating 10 years of music ministry in our new church space. The Schola Cantorum also presented Liszt's "Via Crucis" as a Lenten concert. In the fall of 2009 we will present an "Evening of Remembrance" - a program of music to honor those who passed away during the past year - and during Lent 2010 we will again present Dubois' "Seven Last Words" with soloists and orchestra accompaniment.
Major Activity
See Major Accomplishments
Meeting Frequency
The Schola Cantorum rehearses every Wednesday night from 7:00-8:30pm and sings every Sunday morning at the 11:15am Mass, from late August through June. The Schola Cantorum also provides the music for all major feasts and Liturgies, including Christmas, Ash Wednesday, the Triduum, Easter Sunday, and Thanksgiving. Additionally, the group often prepares programs of special music and advanced repertoire 2-3 times per year.
Meeting Venue
In the Church
Estimated Time Commitment for Volunteers
The average commitment is roughly 3 hours per week.
Special Skills
Members should have a pleasant singing voice and good ear for hearing pitch. Reading music is not a requirement but is helpful. Instrumentalists are welcome and encouraged to join in singing as well as playing their respective instrument.
Activities involved in volunteering for this ministry
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