Mattthew S. Sprinkle
Director of Music
Staff
Matthew S. Sprinkle
Director of Music
Amy Burns
Assoc. Dir. of Music
Susan Mullane
Principal Organist
Maestro James Yestadt
Artist in Residence
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Adult Choir |
The 80 voice Adult Choir is the principal vocal ensemble at St. Thomas Aquinas. Some music experience in vocal or instrumental music is expected for membership. There is an audition for placement in this choir. Please call the director to schedule a meeting.
The choir is the regular vocal ensemble for at 10:45 am Solemn Mass and for Solemnities and other special occasions. The choir rehearses Wednesday evening in the Church at 7:00 pm, and Sunday morning warm-up at 9:45 am, in Saint Clare Hall. As well as providing leadership at liturgies and sacraments the Adult Choir also performs two major works per year with orchestra.
The choir draws from a rich repertoire of music from 9th century chant to present day music including spirituals and Gospel music. Regular composers include Tallis, Byrd, Vittoria, Faure, Mozart, Franck, Bach, Handel, Durufle, Poulenc to the modern Tavener, Rutter, Nestor and Proulx.
Enjoyment is the key to success of the Adult Choir. The members who sing do it because they have fun singing together. It is a great opportunity to make new friends and grow in your spiritual life as well.
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Schola Cantorum
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The resident professional Schola Cantorum sings with the Adult Choir at the 10:45 am Solemn Mass. This group is an advanced choral group and requires a deep commitment to the ensemble. The music is selected from many genres from the 9th century to music of the present day. However, the Schola Cantorum focuses on the chants of the Church and early polyphony.
Membership in this ensemble is by audition only. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years choral experience and have significant sight reading skills. Please call the Office of Music Ministry for more information.
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