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Children's Choir at All Saints ParishClick here for the Winter/Spring 2008 Church School and Schola Calendar (PDF) BackgroundAll Saints began a children's choir program in 1981 in response to cutbacks in music education in public schools. Since that time it has developed into one of the finest church-based children's choirs in the Boston area, known for its high standards of repertoire and performance. From an early age, members sing multi-part music of classical composers, frequently in foreign languages. In addition to their singing, the children regularly perform on the parish's fine set of English handbells (made by Whitechapel Foundry, London). The Latin "Schola" (literally "school") is often used to refer to a school or group of musicians. MembershipAll treble-voiced singers from grades two through twelve, regardless of religious tradition, are invited to be a part of Schola. Juniors (grades 2 through 8) and Seniors (grades 9 through 12) sing together on most Sundays of the school year. Regular attendance at rehearsals is expected. Juniors rehearse on Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. as well as Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Seniors rehearse on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. The Schola occasionally joins with the Choir of All Saints or parish soloists, and recently appeared in concert with the Boston Cecilia. Schola will record their second compact disc during the 2004-2005 season.
LeadershipKeith Glavash, Schola director since 1981, is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. Keith may be reached at 617-738-1810 Ext. 107, or by email.
SCHOLA CD available for purchase
This recording was made in two sessions in the winter and spring of 2005. It is comprised of music for Christmas and Holy Week, and includes two handbell selections. Composers include Benjamin Britten, J.S. Bach, Max Reger, Gabriel Faure, and others. A highlight of the recording is a live performance of "I'm Goin' Up a Yonder", the African-American Spiritual, with Baritone Robert Honeysucker. For information on how to purchase, contact Keith at 617-738-1810 Ext. 107, or by email at glavieri.home@verizon.net CONTENTS:1 In Dulci Jubilo Arranged for handbells by Keith Glavash Keith Glavash, Director and Pianist
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