About Us...
Schola Cantorum is the Adult Choir from Sacred Heart Church in Sacramento, California. The all-volunteer ensemble, founded in 1992 by Donald Kendrick, Music Director of Sacred Heart Church, sings each Sunday at the 11 AM liturgy and for special feasts throughout the liturgical year.
The term Schola Cantorum (School for Church Song) has a very ancient origin, dating back to the fourth century when choirs were formed with a view to the presentation of polyphony and inspiring liturgical music.
Community Partnerships
Sacred Heart's Schola Cantorum has appeared in concert with members of the Sacramento Symphony Orchestra, the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra and has been featured in the Sacramento Area Bach Festival and the 1999 Western Division Conference of the American Guild of Organists. They have been heard on broadcasts and tours in the United States, Canada, SpainMake a joyful noise! and England. The all-volunteer choir is composed of people of various ages and diverse interests who are drawn together for the sake of making beautiful music on a weekly basis. Schola Cantorum rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings (7:00 PM to 9:30 PM) and tours regularly to perform in cathedrals and churches in the United States, Canada and Europe.
Listen To Us on CD...
Schola, as the group is commonly called, has released seven CDs:
O Sing Joyfully - 1996 Music for the Liturgical Year
Musica Sacra (1998) Music for the Liturgical Year
While Angels Sing (2000) - (Music for Christmas)
Reflections of Grace (2001) Music for the Liturgical Year
From Heaven on High - 2002 (Music for Christmas)
Wonder, Love and Praise- 2003 - Music for the Liturgical Year