Choir

General Information

Wednesday Practice Information

Choir 2:50-3:30pm & Cantor 3:30-4pm; however, if we find we need more rehearsal before a performance the time might increase 15-30 minutes. New! The last practice of every month is reserved for grades 5 - 8 ONLY.

SMCS Choir fee is $100 per family

Payment can be made during online registration using the link above. Checks may be made payable to Saint Mary’s Catholic School. Please include “Choir fee” in the memo section. Payment is due before the first practice.

Focus Areas and Goals:

• Learning proper breathing and vocal technique specific to choral singing
• Building sight singing and reading skills
• Providing students with opportunities to be soloists or sing in smaller groups
• Singing at Mass as a Choir (all students) or serving as Cantor (for Middle School students)
• Performing in up to two internal or external performances throughout the school year
• Exploring different musical genres together
• Developing a lifelong love and knowledge of music

Reminders

Time is valuable during rehearsal.

I will arrive promptly and not waste time with extra talking or distracting behavior.

Weekly rehearsal attendance is important.

I will notify Mrs. Moretti through email if I need to miss and will not plan to leave early unless previously discussed. Those participating in additional SMCS after school activities will receive allowances however consideration of time for each activity must be accounted for.

We are working together towards excellence.

I will give my personal best effort and applaud the efforts of those around me.

Note from Mrs. Moretti

Music is my lifelong passion. I have had the opportunity to see it enrich the lives of many students, as well as my own. It is my goal that our SMCS Choir becomes a tradition of excellence and a group that the students and school can feel proud of. I continue to be pleased as I hear stories of SMCS Choir and Music alums who are finding success within their given high school as well as community musical experiences. I hope to see that trend continue!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me: dmoretti@saintmary.org