Sacred Choral Excellence for God’s Glory
The purpose of the Laudate Youth Choir is to glorify God through excellent sacred choral music, forming the next generation in Catholic musical liturgy, and cultivating an uplifting, faith-filled community for young singers in the greater Ann Arbor area. Singers will learn singing technique, ensemble skills, and music artistry and literacy while singing the Mass Ordinary, sacred choral anthems, hymns, motets, and chants.
The ensembles will sing at the liturgy for a few Masses at Ann Arbor parishes during the school year. The choir will also sing in the Pueri Cantores Festival and in events at local parishes such as the St. Thomas Hymn Festival, Lessons and Carols, and the Easter Concert.
Three Ensembles:
Laudate Youth Choir welcomes those who share our love for Jesus and are eager to create music that glorifies God.
- Jubilate: A good fit for singers in grades 4-8 who are able to match pitch and demonstrate the ability to sing in head voice.
- Cantica Caeli: A good fit for singers in grades 7-12 who are able to match pitch, sing with healthy technique, and demonstrate some ability to sing harmony.
- Familia: An opportunity for all singers in grades 4 through adult to sing a few times a year. This choir is an excellent option for those who are unable to participate in our other ensembles throughout the year due to scheduling conflicts or skill readiness. It provides an opportunity to engage with our musical community at a comfortable level.
Fees:
The Laudate Youth Choir is designed to be accessible and affordable for families, offering a range of tuition options and discounts. Please note that tuition alone does not cover the full cost of the program; therefore, we will be relying on fundraising efforts at concert events to support our activities and resources.
- Tuition fees for the year are $275 for Cantica Caeli participants and $250 for Jubilate participants, with an option of splitting the cost into multiple payments.
- We are pleased to offer a 10% discount for siblings, ensuring that families can enjoy reduced rates when enrolling multiple children.
- Any participants from one household beyond the third child can attend the program free of charge.
- Participation in Familia would involve a nominal fee per event to cover the cost of music and accompanists.
- Scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance, allowing all interested participants the opportunity to join our choir community.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeanne Marie Gerig at jmgerig@sta2.org.