Sacred Music
St. Francis de Sales Oratory - Feast of Christ the King
| Contact | James Marck This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (314) 771-3100 |
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| Event Title | Christ the King Choir Festival | |||
| Event Dates | Thursday, October 28 – Sunday, October 31 | |||
| Event Location | St. Francis de Sales Oratory, 2653 Ohio Ave, St. Louis, MO | |||
| Event Description | 4-day Choir Festival Eucharistic Adoration, grand dinner, brunch, child care, and Solemn High Mass in honor of Christ the King. | |||
| Event Schedule | Date | Time | Activity | |
| Thu 10/28 | 6:30pm | Eucharistic Adoration | ||
| 8 -9:30pm | Rehearsal | |||
| Fri 10/29 | 6pm | Cocktail Hour | ||
| 7-9pm | Grand Dinner | |||
| Sat 10/30 | 9:15-11:15am | Rehearsal w/Orchestra | ||
| 11:30-12:15 | Brunch | |||
| 12:30-1:30pm | Rehearsal | |||
| Sun 10/31 | 9:30am | Choir Call | ||
| 10:30am | High Mass begins | |||
| 12pm | Reception (open to public) | |||
| Event Menu | Grand Dinner - Salad, Chicken Milanese (meatless option available. Please note under Food Allergies section of the registration form). | |||
| Event Music | Missa Brevis in C, “Spatzenmesse”, W.A. Mozart, KV220 Festival Choir & Orchestra |
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| Event Services | Child Care provided for parent singers during all event activities for $35 every 1-3 children | |||
| Event Price | Just Sing (includes Saturday brunch and Sunday Reception) | Just Sing + Grand Dinner (Includes Saturday brunch and Sunday reception) | ||
| $30 | $50 | |||
| Registration Deadline | October 15, 2021 | |||
To register, please click here and complete the registration form.
Fall Choir Registration 2021
Fall 2021 registration is now open for the adult Oratory Choirs. There are programs for every skill set and schedule. To register, please click here and complete the 2021 Music application form. You will then receive an appointment to meet at the rectory to go over the responsibilities of participation in the Oratory Choirs. Weekly Schola rehearsals will begin August 12, 2021, 8:00 - 9:30pm in the Church Hall.
Chant Class Summer Sessions
The summer session of the weekly Chant Class at St. Francis de Sales Oratory began on June 8. The class meets Tuesdays, 7:45pm - 8:45pm in the church hall. This class is for both men and women, beginners and experienced alike, and teaches the fundamental skills of chant from reading Gregorian notation to singing in the church space. Instructors in the class are Mr. Marck and Canon Pierre Dumain. To enroll, please click here to complete the SFdS Summer 2021 Music application form.
Preparatory Choir Fall 2021
Preparatory Choir classes will resume August 21. Preparatory Choir is for boys and girls from reading age through 15 and there is no tuition for oratory members. No experience required. If you are interested in signing up a student for this choir, please contact the rectory office.