Music at Saint Mary Church
The Sacred 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, Lisa Knutson, for questions or if interested in joining a choir.
stmarysfsspmusic@gmail.com
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: Choristers Classes
Sursum Corda
Wednesdays
5pm-6:15pm (biweekly)
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Ashes: Emendemus in Melius by Byrd Recording
Kyrie Quarti Toni by Victoria
Offertory: Exaltabo te, Domine by Lassus (Recording)
Sanctus Quarti Toni by Victoria Recording
Benedictus Quarti Toni by Victoria Recording
Communion: O Bone Jesu by Pierre de Manichourt
Lent 2 - March 1st
O God of Mercy (Cherubini)
Ave Verum Corpus by Mozart
Ave, Mater Dolorosa by Abbe Jean-Louis
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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
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General Listening, below
Chironomy practice (Ave Verum)
St. Leopold Mass (Easter)
*NEW Agnus Dei alone
Alleluia by Mozart
Jubilate Deo by Roman
Resurrexi (Introit)
Ave Verum Corpus - write in chironomy
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Ave Verum Corpus Chironomy for conducting practice
“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
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