Videos

Pueri Cantores Presents “We Sing” Webinar Series - Part Two: "What We Sing"

In this 2nd webinar Carrie Elko joins moderator Rudy Marcozzi again to examine the ways in which a wide range of liturgical music can be used to build an age-appropriate, student-centric, and faith-based choral curriculum for school music (K-8, HS) and parish choral programs. Their discussion will consider vocal health, pedagogical objectives, effective sequencing, and helical structures that foster retention and growth.

Presented by: Carrie Elko

Pueri Cantores Presents “We Sing” Webinar Series - Part One: "Why We Sing"

Carrie Elko joins moderator Dr. Rudy Marcozzi to discuss the cognitive, developmental, formational, and social benefits of choral and congregational singing in schools and parishes. Together with seminar participants they will explore the ways in which the skills used and developed through singing can transfer and enhance learning and development in all other dimensions of student learning and student life.

O Antiphons: An Inspiring Musical Alternative to Your Advent Concert or Lessons

Inspired by the work of Grammy-winning choral ensemble Conspirare, this annual and well-loved contemplative Advent musical offering at St Louis Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, is an alternative to Advent concerts or the traditional Lessons and Carols.

2023 Northern California Youth Choral Festival

The 2023 Pueri Cantores Northern California Youth Choral Festival & Mass took place on March 4 at Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. More than 150 singers from different Catholic schools and parishes across Northern California united as one combined choir to sing God's praise and bring beautiful sacred music to life.

Using Choral Repertoire to Train Your Choristers

Choir directors consistently struggle with finding time to train our singers in theory, sight singing and musicianship, while still having ample time to prepare the choral repertoire. Dr. Lucas Tappan will offer practical tips on growing your choral program, engaging young singers and moving them from beginners to fully proficient singer/musicians, using the repertoire unique to your choir.

Presented by: Lucas Tappan, DMA

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