Children and Youth Choirs
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.”
-Psalm 150:6
At St. Rita we cherish the praise and service our children offer the Lord. Our youth give back to God in worship and in our community through service. They also give back to God through praise in song. We take pride in offering our children the very best training in sacred music. Through our Children and Youth Choirs, our young people learn how to give their best to the Lord.
The Children and Youth Choirs of St. Rita
Saint Rita Choristers
The Saint Rita Choristers is a choir for boys and girls in grades 9 through12, and for advanced 8th grade students. The Choristers sing every other Sunday at the 9:00a.m. Mass as well as for the annual Lessons and Carols service, and on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals are be held once per week. In addition to receiving a strong musical training, choristers learn about the structure of the Mass, Catholic liturgy, and basic theology. Students with exceptional vocal gifts will have the opportunity to be trained as a cantor.
Alfred Calabrese, director
Jubilate Deo Choir
The Jubilate Deo Choir is our youth choir for students in grades 3 through 8. This choir sings approximately once a month as well as at the annual Lessons and Carols service, and it also provides music for the 4:00p.m. Christmas Eve liturgy in the church. Requirements for membership include a love of music and singing, good vocal and pitch-matching skills, availability to sing liturgies, and excellent behavior. Rehearsals are Saturday afternoons, from 4:00 to 5:00p.m. in the church music suite.
Laine Keller, director
Cherub Choir
This preparatory choir is for children in grades K through 2. These choristers concentrate on building basic singing skills, music and rhythm games, and a knowledge of music and liturgy. This choir sings at Masses approximately twice each school term. Rehearsals are held on Saturday afternoons, from 5:05 to 5:25 p.m. in the church music room.
Laine Keller, director