Schola

Schola: Wednesday Family Music Program

Schola (meaning “school”) is a Wednesday evening children’s music education and choir program at All Saints Church, led by our own members. Designed to develop musical skills that enrich Sunday worship, Schola also offers dinner and fellowship for parents, creating a meaningful and enjoyable evening for the whole family.  Sign up here, or read more details below!  

Fall Session begins September 24.
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Schola Schedule

 Wednesdays, 3:45 pm - 6:00 pm
3:45 pm - arrive
4:00 pm - Schola classes
5:15 - dinner


Schola Sessions

Fall Session
Sept 24 - Dec 3 (no meeting on Nov 26)
Spring Session
Feb 4 - May 6 (no meeting on Feb 18, April 1)

Who is Schola for?

Classes are held for students up to grade 6, however, there is something for everyone to be involved with at 4 pm!  See details below.  We are still looking for teen and parent volunteers.

Schola Goals

  • Learn how to read a choral music score
  • Prepare choral music for offertory during worship service
  • Learn vocal technique
  •  Learn music terms and skills
  •  Prep Choir - learn to read music using Kodaly methods
  • Junior choir - focused more on their choral music
  • Students will work toward being a Junior Choir member
  • Develop an appreciation for beautiful sacred music

What to Expect on Wednesdays (Schola day!)

Read below to find out what you would be during during Schola.  Or jump to the spreadsheet below for a visual explanation.

All participants should plan to arrive at 3:45 pm for class, and then dinner will be served at 5:15 pm.
From 3:45 pm to 5:15, if you are…
  • A mom with children in the Schola program:
    • meet in gathering room for tea time and fellowship with other women (infants included)
    • help in the kitchen (on a rotating basis) to prepare dinner for all
    • help in the classrooms

  • A mom with a baby 0 - 18 months old:
    • Participate with your baby in “Mommy and Me" MusikGarten class

  • A mom with a child 18 months - 3 years old:
    • Participate with your child in older MusikGarten class
    • If your child is happily independent for class…
      • you are welcome to join tea time
      • help in the kitchen (on a rotating basis) to prepare dinner for all
      • help in the classrooms

  • A child 18 months to 3 years old
    • Participate in the older older MusikGarten class

  • A child 3 - 5 years old
    • Participate in the Preschool Schola Class
  • A child 6-8 years old (and older)
    • Participate in the Preparatory Singers

  • A child 9-12 years old
    • Participate in the Junior Choir when criteria is mastered and you graduate to being a chorister.

  • A teen 13 and 14
    • Continue to work through the levels of mastery (Chorister, Graduate Chorister, Advanced Chorister)

  • A teen 15-20
    • Unchanged voices may continue to sing with the Junior Choir
    • Those who have mastered the levels required may be chosen to help assist in the Junior Choir
    • Volunteer in the kitchen on a rotating basis to help with evening meal
    • Note: Teens invited to sing with the Adult Choir later in the evening. Eventually, sing with a teen choir later in the evening.

Schola Schedule

Join us this fall for schola!

Use the link below to register, or send any questions to our choir director, Debi Long, or music director, Herb Suereth.
debi@allsaints-church.com
herb@allsaints-church.com
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