Members
Based in Montreal since 1994, the Schola Saint
Grégoire
is comprised of male singers who perform a capella (without
instrumental
accompaniment). Besides its Director, Jean-Pierre Noiseux,
regular
members are: Martin Quesnel
(Cantor), Gaston Blais,
Alain Vadeboncoeur and Rudolph Villan. This core group is
joined by additional members
depending on performance requirements.
Repertory
The Schola
Saint Grégoire is dedicated to the performance of Gregorian
Chant
and to closely related liturgical chant repertories (Milanese, Ancient
Iberian,
liturgical dramas, etc.). While mindful of retaining musical
authenticity,
the Schola Saint Grégoire also seeks to adapt Gregorian
Chant
to today's liturgical settings (Mass or Office).
Activities
- Participation
in the Eucharist of St-Viateur d'Outremont parish each second Sunday of
the
month, from September through June.
- Regular
performance in St-Viateur d'Outremont Church's "Espaces spirituels".
- Annual
celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord (Solemn Mass,
Solemn
Vespers, liturgical drama, Gregorian Chant, Ambrosian Chant,
plain-chant,
etc.).
- Special
events (Candlemas, High Feast Vigils, etc.)
Background
Since
its
inception in 1994, the Schola Saint Grégoire has
performed
in several Montreal area churches: the Carmelite Convent Chapel, Mary
Queen
of the World Cathedral, St-Viateur d'Outremont Church, St-Denis Church,
St-Arsène
Church, Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice Church in Verdun, and St Andrew's and
St
Paul's Presbyterian Church, to name only a few.
In
addition,
the Schola Saint Grégoire has been a guest ensemble in
the
"Événements Art Sacré" series at the Centre de
Créativité
du Gesù, a regular participant in St-Viateur d'Outremont
Church's
"Espaces Spirituels," and has performed in Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church's
"Concerts
Spirituart," and in the "Festival de musique sacrée de
l'Outaouais."
Performances
of the Schola Saint Grégoire have been broadcast on
Radio Ville-Marie
in Montreal and on CBC TV's "Le Jour du Seigneur".
