Choir
Music is a human activity that transcends national and cultural
barriers, and it is therefore a particularly appropriate focus for an
international school. As Catholics, we have the additional privilege of
being able, through our worship, to participate in the prayer of the
whole Church, in heaven and on earth, and in this, choral music plays
an important part. It is the role of the Choir to enrich and deepen our
participation in the Sacred Mysteries through its performance of the
best choral music it can offer, drawn from the Church’s rich, cultural
patrimony. In singing the praise of God, the Choir can be a genuine
channel of graces for the school community. It also helps to form all
pupils and staff in the ‘school of the liturgy’, helping them to live
the joyful message of the Mass and of the Divine Office – a message of
sacrifice and praise that enlightens all parts of our life.
In relation to academic work, singing in choir also has a special role
to play: it deepens our appreciation for the study of music, it
introduces us to Latin and other languages, it develops mathematical
ability and it improves our concentration. It is also an exercise in
teamwork. A recording of the Choir is available, and two sample tracks
are available for online listening or download: Chavagnes Choir.