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St. Francis Xavier Sacred Music Ministry
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Purpose
The purpose of the sacred music program at St. Francis Xavier Church is to encourage lifelong formation in music learning and knowledge and to foster a greater love and reverence for the sacred liturgy. To this end, participants will engage in a program which includes prayerful meditation on Church teachings and lectionary readings, growth in vocal techniques and music literacy, and singing sacred music in the Catholic tradition to the glory of God.
Sacred Music Program Offerings at St. Francis Xavier
(To join any of the following, please contact Abe Leach, the Director of Sacred Music for St. Francis Xavier, whose contact information is at the bottom of this page)- Middle School Schola (Choir)
- A schola for 5th-8th grade students, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm
- This offering provides students with middle school level music instruction in vocal technique, music literacy, and prepares age appropriate repertoire for liturgical celebrations.
- High School Schola (Choir)
- A schola for 9th-12th grade students, which meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
- This offering provides students with high school level music instruction in vocal technique, music literacy, and prepares age appropriate repertoire for liturgical celebrations.
- Adult Schola (Choir)
- A schola for participants high school age and beyond, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:00pm.
- This offering provides participants with adult level music instruction in vocal technique, music literacy, and quality repertoire drawn from the breadth of both the historical tradition and cultural diversity of the Catholic Church.
- Adult Non-Schola (Not a choir!)
- A schola for anyone in the parish who desires to develop their voice, learn to read music, feel more confident in their singing at Mass, and learn about the teachings of the Catholic Church on sacred music and liturgy.
- Meets on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm
- This offering provides participants with beginning level music instruction in voice, music literacy, and the instruction of the Catholic Church on sacred music and liturgy. This group is designed for parishioners who are non-singers, those who are unsure of their voice, or those who are not able to make a regular commitment to join one of the scholas above. The goal is to provide a safe and comfortable place to feel more confident in singing at Mass.
- Cantors
- Cantors provide musical leadership at Mass and in the St. Francis Xavier Sacred Music Program.
- Cantors can be high school students through adults, and they should attend the Adult Schola rehearsals (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm).
- Elementary Schola (choir)
- A schola for students in 1st-4th grade, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm
- This offering provides students with beginning musical instruction in vocal technique, music literacy, and prepares age appropriate repertoire for liturgical celebrations.
- Private Lessons
- We also provide private piano, voice, organ, or theory/composition lessons on a limited basis to persons of all ages. Please contact Abe Leach for more information.
Director of Sacred Music Contact Information- Abraham Leach: [email protected]
- Middle School Schola (Choir)