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SONGS OF PRAISES | MICHIGAN YOUTH CHORAL FESTIVAL & MASS 2025

Watch this short film which captures the sights and, more significantly, the sounds of the recent Michigan Youth Choral Festival & Mass which was hosted by Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Ann Arbor on March 15, 2025.

"How does sacred music give glory to God?" asked parish pastor, Father James Conlon, "It's about giving back to God what he has bestowed upon us, but giving it back with a heart full of gratitude and joy."

Beyond the Score Webinar Series - Part 1: "A Spoonful of Sugar for the Musicianship Medicine

Pueri Cantores Presents: "Beyond the Score Series: How a liturgical choir rehearsal in Catholic Schools and parishes teaches more than music" A three-part webinar series for Conductors of Catholic Student Choirs, Worship Leaders and Classroom Teachers, Elementary through High School

A look back at the 2023-24 Rome Congress

At this time a year ago, more than 1,000 U.S. Pueri Cantores singers and their families were preparing to journey to Vatican City for the 44th International Congress of Pueri Cantores. This extraordinary week-long celebration, part pilgrimage, part choral festival, traditionally occurs every five years, bringing together Pueri Cantores choirs from around the world to participate in many thrilling liturgies and concerts. The Congress culminated with thousands of Pueri Cantores choristers singing for the Papal Mass at St.

Testimonials/Advice from Pueri Cantores Choir Directors

This video features Catholic School and parish children's and youth choir directors and music teachers across the county talking about their experiences bringing their choirs to a Pueri Cantores Festival, how it benefits their own choral programs, and advice they have for first-time participating Pueri Cantores choir directors.

Pueri Cantores Presents “We Sing” Webinar Series - Part Three: "How We Sing"

In this 3rd webinar Carling FitzSimmons joins moderator Rudy Marcozzi to consider vocal health and development of young singers and changing voices while exploring liturgical repertory and rehearsal techniques that advance individual and ensemble musicianship and stylistic performance.

Presented by: Carling FitzSimmons

American & Canadian Pueri Cantores Choirs join voices to sing "O God Beyond all Praising"

St. Michael Cathedral Choir School, Toronto, Canada, and St. Francis of Assisi Choir, Ann Arbor, MI sing "O God Beyond all Praising" at the Fifth Sunday of Easter Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Both choirs are members of the International Federation of Pueri Cantores (USA and Canada).

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.

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