Music at St Mary Church

St. Mary music program consists of two adult chant scholas, an all-volunteer polyphonic choir, an advanced high school mixed schola,
and a multi-level Chorister program for children. Contact Music Director for questions or if interested in joining a choir.



Parent Volunteer and Choir Member Clearances.

These checks will be required once every five years for volunteers who may have some unsupervised contact with students:

1 & 2 are required for all applicable volunteers:

  1. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (fees waived)

  1. ChildLine (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance through the Department of Human Services) (fees waived)

In addition to 1 & 2, one of the following is required for applicable volunteers:

3a. If a resident for the past 10 years, a signed disclaimer affirming no charges in other states that would prohibit selection as a volunteer;
OR
3b
. If not a resident for the past 10 years AND the volunteer has received certification at any time since residency established, the volunteer must provide a copy of the certification received since residency established;
OR
3c.
 If neither 3a or 3b apply, FBI Criminal Background Check required (fingerprint check) for federal criminal history records (fee charged). Our service code is 1KG6ZJ.

Choristers

Wednesdays
Classes resume on September 17
Registration online opens August 15th..

2:30-3:30pm: Ward Class (7-8yo)
3:30-5pm: Girls and Boys (9+) Choristers

SURSUM CORDA auditions 9/10-9/11
5pm-6:15pm (biweekly): Sursum Corda Advanced HS Schola

  • Monday, November 3rd, 7p
    Sunday, December 7th, 10a
    Christmas Day, 10a

    Sunday, February 22, 10a
    Sunday, April 5 (Easter), 10a
    Sunday, May 10, 10a

  • Saturday, November 1st, 9a
    Sunday, December 14th, 10a
    *Wednesday, February 18th, 7p
    Sunday, March 1, 10a
    Sunday, April 19, 10a
    Thursday, May 14, 7p

    *Combined with adult choir

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Beauty, then, is not mere decoration, but rather an essential element of the liturgical action, since it is an attribute of God himself and his revelation.
— Pope Benedict XVI

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Director of Music - Mrs. Lisa Knutson
ldknutson@gmail.com