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Who can sing as a cathedral chorister?
Why sing in the choir?
When is choir rehearsal?
How do I join the choir?
Who Can Sing?
The St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys has openings for boys aged 7-12 with unchanged voices.
The Boys’ Training Choir is designed for boys ages 5-7 who have an interest in singing and some reading ability.
The Cathedral Girls’ Choir is currently accepting auditions for girls ages 8-16.
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Why Sing?
Tuition-free music lessons
Learning to read music; improving singing skills
No at-home practice sessions for parents to schedule or supervise
Learning about real teamwork, where “everyone plays”
A monthly stipend based on attendance and rank in the choir
Exciting concert opportunities, including Handel’s Messiah with orchestra
Periodic choir tours to Europe and within the United States and Canada
Occasional recordings
Singing great choral repertoire spanning more than a millennium of the Church’s history.
Honing the ability to concentrate and developing brain power to process complex information.
Discovering the value of persistence to reach long-range goals
Acquiring leadership and mentoring skills; developing a capacity for commitment and responsibility, qualities of mature adulthood
Forming deep and lasting friendships with a wonderful group of people who pledge to “respect the dignity of every human being”
Building one’s future (Membership in the St. Paul’s Cathedral Choirs has often been cited by former choristers as the line on their resumé that caught the attention of college admissions officers and employers.)
“Singing as a choirboy in the Episcopal tradition was the most significantly formative musical experience of my life. I am forever grateful to St. Paul’s Cathedral for the joyous, comprehensive musical training which enhanced every aspect of my development as a person.”
Paul Moravec, Winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Music
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When is Rehearsal?
The Boys’ Choir rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays; the Girls’ Choir rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays. Both choirs sing regularly for the Sunday services. The Boys’ Training Choir meets only on Tuesdays; this includes time with the entire Boys’ Choir as well time on their own for a music theory lesson. Special concerts and services occur frequently from September to May, both in Buffalo and in nearby cities. In addition, the choirs have traveled extensively overseas, making trips to the United Kingdom, France, and Sweden.
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How do I Join the Choir?
Contact Us
For more information contact the music office at St. Paul’s Cathedral: 716-842-6933
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Jonathan Scarozza, Organist-Choirmaster
Abigail Rockwood, Assistant Organist-Choirmaster
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