Academics
Vocal Ensembles
Saint Michael's has two vocal ensembles sponsored by the Department of Fine Arts, the Chorale, a larger mixed chorus, and the smaller and more select Chamber Singers.
These groups present several public concerts throughout the year, including a Christmas Lessons and Carols Concert in December that draws a large audience from throughout the Burlington area, a concert for Family Weekend and a Spring Concert at the end of the school year. They take an annual tour, which in years past has taken them to New York City, Montreal, Ottawa and Washington D.C., and they sing regularly at college functions and local churches. Their repertory spans the centuries from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period, including concert works by living composers, from different nations and cultures, and in a variety of languages.
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Students in any class year and in any major may participate in Chorale or Chamber Singers; there are also opportunities for soloists to show their talents at the concerts. Another option for students interested in singing is the Liturgical Choir, a part of Campus Ministry. This group is primarily composed of undergraduate students, but also includes adult members from the greater worshipping community. It facilitates sung prayer at all Sunday liturgies and all major feasts of the liturgical year, offering an original and eclectic musical style utilizing African, Latin American and Irish flavors to compliment traditional hymn singing. Finally, there are several student-run a cappella vocal ensembles on campus, including The Sleepless Knights, a co-ed group and Mike Check, an all-men's group. |
For more information about the Chorale and Chamber Singers, contact Dr. Nathaniel Lew at 802.654.2284 or e-mail: nlew@smcvt.edu.
For more information about the Liturgical Choir, please contact Jerome Monachino at 802.654.2254 or e-mail: jmonachino@smcvt.edu.
