Children's Choir at All Saints Parish

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Background

All 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.

Membership

All 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.

Leadership

Keith 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

Schola CD

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

1 In Dulci Jubilo Arranged for handbells by Keith Glavash
2 Personent Hodie German melody (1360) Arranged by John Rutter
3 Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 Benjamin Britten
   Balulalow Zoë Vrabel, Soloist
   As dew in Aprille
   This little Babe
4 The Virgin's Slumber Song Max Reger
5 The Holly and the Ivy English Traditional Carol, Arranged by John Rutter;
   Nora Evett, Laura McLellan, Anna Glavash, soloists
6 In Dulci Jubilo German Traditional Carol Arragned by John Rutter and R. L. de Pearsall
7 Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day English Traditional Carol Arragned by John Rutter
10-11 A Boy Was Born, Op. 3 Benjamin Britten
   Variation V: In the Bleak Midwinter
   Variation VI: Noel!
   Performance with The Boston Cecilia, December 2003, Church of the Advent, Boston
12 Wondrous Love Arranged for handbells by Keith Glavash
13 Lift Up My Eyes Paul Bouman
14 Fairest Lord Jesus Richard DeLong
15 Salve Regina Gabriel Fauré
16-19 Messe Basse Gabriel Fauré
   Kyrie eleison Zoë Vrabel, Soloist
   Sanctus
   Benedictus Zoë Vrabel, Soloist
   Agnus Dei
20 Tantum Ergo Plainchant
21 Forth He Came at Easter Adapted from an arrangement by David H. WIlliams
22-23 Cantata BWV 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden J.S. Bach
   Verse II. Den Tod Niemand zwingen kunnt'
   Verse III. Jesus Christus Gottes Sohn
24 I'm Goin' Up a Yonder Walter Hawkins Arranged by Martin Sirvatka, Robert Honeysucher baritone soloist

Keith Glavash, Director and Pianist

Children's Choir at All Saints Parish

Background

Membership

Leadership

SCHOLA CD available for purchase

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