MUSIC
STUDENT MASS CHOIR
The Student Mass Choir provides music for the 5pm Student Mass each Sunday of the academic term. Any university student who would like to sing is invited to show up to the choir loft at 4:30pm. Have another musical talent to share? Please sign up to receive announcements here.
(Non-students are encouraged to join the Parish Choir, which provides music for the 9:30am Mass each Sunday. See the St. Paul's Parish music site for more information.)
HARVARD CATHOLIC SCHOLA AT ST. PAUL'S
AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR MUSICAL ENRICHMENT AND LITURGICAL FORMATION
This audition-based schola learns and sings repertoire from the Catholic tradition of sacred music (including chant, polyphony, and traditional hymnody), provides music at 5pm Student Mass on Sundays, and performs in an annual concert.
Rehearsals take place each Sunday starting at 3:30pm. We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students from Harvard and surrounding universities to audition. To schedule an audition or receive more information, please contact us here.
CHORAL TUTORIAL WORKSHOP
ACADEMIC YEAR, SUNDAYS 4 - 4:15 PM BEFORE THE 5 PM MASS
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Did you perform in a musical ensemble in high school? Do you love sacred music, but don’t sing in the choir because you’re not a “born singer?” Musicians are not born, they’re made, and this workshop is the perfect place to make friends and gain the confidence and skills to sing at Mass. For information or to join the class, register here.
LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP: HISTORY AND PRACTICE
ACADEMIC YEAR, SUNDAYS 3:15 - 4 PM BEFORE THE 5 PM MASS
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This workshop invites participants to learn and sing chants, hymns, and psalms, chosen for their beauty and/or because they celebrate a season or special feast days, while learning about their history and place in prayer. The first half of the semester will include pieces such as Crux Fidelis, Stabat Mater, and the Dies Irae, and the second half will focus on Advent and Christmas pieces such as Veni Emmanuel, the O Antiphons, Rorate Coeli, Ave Maris Stella, Gaudete, and more. Open to all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, including beginners. Learn more.
MEET MUSIC DIRECTOR, MR. WILLIAM ENDICOTT
William Endicott is an active organist, singer, conductor, and composer who hails from Malden, MA. William is a graduate of the St. Paul’s Choir School, and went on to earn a BA with an emphasis in vocal performance from Saint Anselm College. He earned an MM in Choral Conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MM in Sacred Music–Organ from East Carolina University. He also holds the Associate certification from the American Guild of Organists. William is the full-time Director of Music and Organist at Holy Name Parish in West Roxbury.
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