In the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities report Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning, researchers found that learners “attain higher levels of achievement through their engagement with the arts…when well taught, the arts provide young people with an authentic learning experience that engages their minds, hearts and bodies. Engagement in the arts...nurtures the development of cognitive, social and personal competencies.” Learning and discovery in other areas of discipline often focus on a specific talent or skill, whereas children regularly active in the arts like a chorister program develop numerous talents and skills.
 
The Chorister Program at St. Margaret’s provides a fun and transformational experience for youth in kindergarten through high school, regardless of religious affiliation or background. ALL ARE WELCOME! Choristers sing in three ensembles, Spirit Singers Cherubim, Spirit Singers Seraphim and Youth Chorale. Graded choral curriculums focusing on age-appropriate vocal training, sight-singing, and music theory are offered in a professional and nurturing setting. Fun and challenging repertoire is then employed to put into practice the musical skills that are taught.

Spirit Singers Cherubim (K-2)                                        Spirit Singers Seraphim (grades 3-5)                               Youth Chorale (grades 6-12)
-Novice/Chorister in Training                                         -Junior Chorister/Chorister                                                 -Chorister/Senior Chorister            -Sing twice a program year (end of fall/spring terms)  -Sing three or four times during program year                 -Sings all 4th Sundays of the
-Rehearse on Mondays                                                  -Rehearse on Mondays                                                          month with and in support of 
                                                                                                                                                                                           younger choristers
                                                                                                                                                                                      -Sing various services with
                                                                                                                                                                                           combined adult choirs
                                                                                                                                                                                      -Rehearses on Mondays

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (photo: Chorister Festival, Washington National Cathedral)

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