Welcome...

​Schola Cantorum is a small auditioned choir that specializes in singing difficult pieces written for chamber choirs and small ensembles. Focusing primarily on acapella works within the repertoire of Gregorian Chant & Polyphony. 

The group will sing throughout the liturgical year at special times and will serve as a smaller supplement to the greater ensemble of The Traditional Choir during weekend liturgies.

Audition requirements for Schola are more strict than those for The Traditional Choir. It is expected that each Schola member also be enrolled in and fully participate in the Traditional Choir. This is to support the strength of both ensembles & continue the mission of our music ministry. Those wishing to sing with Schola Cantorum should have a high level of desire to work on & improve their expertise in sight-singing and should demonstrate the highest levels of commitment and musical artistry.

Background...

Loosely translated as "a school of singers" the term Schola cantorum was the trained papal choir during the Middle Ages, specializing in the performance of plainchant. Legend associates them with the papacy of Gregory the Great. In modern terms it is known as a group of musicians, particularly one which specializes in liturgical music.

William Byrd: "Ave Verum Corpus"

This piece will be used during Holy Week:  
1) Communion on GOOD FRIDAY
2) HOLY THURSDAY in the Gym (after the Eucharistic Procession out of the church and the "Tantum Ergo" has been completed)

Kevin Allen (Eucharistic Motets)

Recommend voicing:

Sopranos = "Primus"
Altos = "Secundus"
Basses = "Tertius"

***Tenors = either the "Secundus" or "Tertius" line depending on where more voices are most needed

Desidero Mi Jesu

Panis Angelicus