Choirs

The Schola Cantorum consists of girls from ages seven to twelve. This preparatory group gives girls a grounding in the basics of choral singing, rhythm and sight-singing. Schola Cantorum rehearses on Monday afternoons from 4:30-6:00. Scholas primarily a non-performing group, although they may perform one or two pieces in the Holiday and Spring concerts.

Kantorei consists of girls in fourth grade and above who have demonstrated a good understanding of vocal technique and music theory. Kantorei rehearses on Saturday mornings from 9 - 11:30. Kantorei is the youngest of the performing choirs, and sings regularly in both the Holiday and Spring concerts. From time to time, Kantorei will sing in the local community.

Rehearsal Schedule
Mondays 6:30—8:30pm
Saturdays (first and third of each month) 10 am—12 pm

The Troubadors is open to girls in fourth through ninth grades. Membership in this group requires basic vocal and musical competence. Theory is incorporated into both Monday and Saturday rehearsal times.

Rehearsal Schedule
Mondays 6:30—8:30pm
Saturdays (second and third of each month) 10:30am—12:30pm

The Trouvères is open to girls in sixth through twelfth grades. Membership in this group requires proven vocal and musical competence, and personal maturity.

Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesdays 6:30—8:30pm
Saturdays (second and third of each month) 10:30am—12:30pm

Most girls in the Motet Choir are in tenth grade or above. Rare exceptions are made for very experienced girls who have had extensive musical training outside of PG. Auditions for this choir include a more advanced level of sight-reading, proven vocal ability, a working knowledge of musical terms and concepts, proven ability to concentrate and remain engaged in extended rehearsals and excellent attendance history in former PG choirs.

Members of this choir are expected to prepare a fair amount of the music outside of the rehearsal time.

It is rare for a new PG applicant to be placed directly in the Motet Choir.

Membership in this group requires an extra level of commitment, and eligibility is determined on a semester-to-semester basis.

Reauditions for current Motets will will be held from June 16-17. Those in Troubadors and Trouvères who are eligible for Motets will be considered in their reauditions.