On the Sundays from June 21 through August 9, our Sunday worship services will be aided by a new ensemble – the Summer Schola. The Schola will meet each Sunday at either 8:00 a.m. or 10:20 a.m. with Mark Mummert in the music suite to rehearse the congregational music for each day. The Schola will not prepare special anthems or other music, but simply be prepared to help us all sing the hymns and liturgy each week. The Schola is open to all willing singers between the ages of 10 and 110. This would be the perfect opportunity for families to sing together or individuals who cannot or do not wish to make a commitment to sing in the Choir or Chorus throughout the academic year. Singers in the Schola do not need to commit to sing week after week, but can sing as each is available from Sunday to Sunday throughout the summer months. The Summer Schola will not process or wear vestments for the worship services, but will sit together by the organ in the nave to provide leadership for all congregational music. Christ the King Chorus members, Choir members, and Choristers are very much encouraged to participate.
Those who wish to sing in the Summer Schola should email Mark Mummert. Individuals can also sign up on the bulletin board in the Music Suite. It will be important for singers to notify Mark prior to each Sunday so that we can plan on having enough singers each week and to provide enough printed materials.
A “schola” is a group entrusted with the chant or song of the assembly, and functions as the “rehearsed voice of the people.” It is hoped that many will take advantage of this unique opportunity to help lead our worship through the summer months.