In the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities report Champions of Change: The Impact of the Arts on Learning, research 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. Singing in a choir is one of the best team activities that children can take part in. Encouraging them to take up such an activity leads not only to enhanced memory but also improved attention, motivation and self-confidence. They learn significant skills such as patience, self-discipline and organization, and acquire the ability to listen carefully and follow detailed instructions, all of which have a positive impact on academic performance.
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.
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 Sundays (Fall 2021)
(photo: Chorister Festival, Washington National Cathedral)
-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 Sundays (Fall 2021)
(photo: Chorister Festival, Washington National Cathedral)