The St. Gregory Choir is for choristers in Grades 9-12. We are working on scheduling some special Diocesan Masses and events for our 9th-12th graders! Possible events include singing together with the Roman Catholic Chamber Choir at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week, and singing for a diaconate or priestly ordination Mass in December or early June.
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Rehearsal Time
Performances
Level Guidelines
Instructors
Valerie Niemerg is the director of the St. Gregory Choir and she will lead most of the rehearsals and Mass music for this choir. Audrey Sujkowski will lead the theory classes and some rehearsals and events. Other instructors on our faculty may work with the students as well.
Rehearsal Time
- St. Gregory Choristers will meet on Wednesdays at 4:00-5:45 PM.
- 9th-12th Grade choristers are eligible to stay for an optional cantor class on Wednesdays at 5:45-6:00 PM.
Performances
- The St. Gregory Choir will frequently regularly join with the St. Cecilia Choir for Masses.
- The St. Gregory Choir will join with the St. Cecilia and St. Michael Choir for certain events, including Masses on Oct 3 (Cathedral), Palm Sunday (Shrine), and Easter Sunday (Shrine).
- St. Gregory Choristers will wear red robes.
Level Guidelines
- All entering choristers in Grades 9-12 will be placed in the St. Gregory Choir.
- St. Gregory Choristers will receive theory and ear-training at a faster pace than the younger choirs.
- The St. Gregory choristers begin at Theory Level IC.
- Choristers who have prior musical training will be permitted to test into higher level classes.
- All final decisions as to which level a student is in will be made by the musical director.
Instructors
Valerie Niemerg is the director of the St. Gregory Choir and she will lead most of the rehearsals and Mass music for this choir. Audrey Sujkowski will lead the theory classes and some rehearsals and events. Other instructors on our faculty may work with the students as well.
