Based
in Montreal since 1994, the Schola Saint
Grégoire
is comprised of male singers who perform a capella (without
instrumental
accompaniment). 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
- From
1999
to 2010, participation
in
the Eucharist of St-Viateur d'Outremont parish once.
- Regular
performance
in
St-Viateur
d'Outremont Church's "Espaces spirituels".
- 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".