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:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (fees waived)
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
2:30-3:30pm: Ward Class (7-8yo)
3:30-5pm: Girls and Boys (9+) Choristers
SURSUM CORDA
5pm-6:15pm (biweekly): Sursum Corda Advanced HS Schola
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Gloria (Vivaldi)
Puer Natus in Bethlehem (Rheinberger)
Choralmesse in C (Bruckner/Messner)
Kyrie scoreGloria score
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Monday, November 3rd, 7p
Sunday, December 7th, 10a
Christmas Day, 10aSunday, 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
“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. ”
Director of Music - Mrs. Lisa Knutson
ldknutson@gmail.com