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 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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Cantate Domino (Pitoni)
Surrexit Christus (Pergolesi/Proulx)
BOYS: solfège Introit
solfege Communio -
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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Listening Homework:
St. Leopold Mass (Easter)
Alleluia by Mozart
Jubilate Deoby Roman
Resurrexi (Introit)
Pascha Nostrum (Communion)
Written Homework:
Find 3 of each in the Introit (Resurrexi) and circle them:
- Dotted note
- Bistropha
- Tristropha
- Quaelisma
Be ready to answer how long each one is rhythmically.
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Easter Communio - Solfege
*New St. Leopold CHORAL TRACKS
ORCHESTRAL St. Leopold Mass (Easter)
*NEW Agnus Dei alone
Alleluia by Mozart
Jubilate Deo by Roman
Resurrexi (Introit)
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St. Leopold Mass (Easter)
Alleluia by Mozart
Jubilate Deo by Roman
Resurrexi (Introit)
Pascha Nostrum (Communion)
SOLFEGE
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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