Complete musical formation for girls and boys ages 7–17, grounded in sight-reading, solfège, and the classical choral tradition.
Inquire About Membership →Directed by Deidre and Maria Collins, the Magnificat Children's Choir is for boys and girls ages 7–17 and provides a complete musical formation. When a boy's voice changes (around age 13) he joins the St. Philip Neri Boys' Choir — a branch of this choir — where he continues to support the tenor and bass parts of the Magnificat's SATB music while developing his voice among peers. Emphasis is placed on the choral fundamentals that will serve a singer throughout life: sight-reading, solfège, pronunciation, phrasing, and four-part harmony.
The rehearsal schedule runs concurrently with the homeschool co-op calendar, making the choir a natural complement for homeschooling families already connected to the Shrine community.
Enrollment in the homeschool co-op is not a prerequisite for entry into this ensemble.
Concurrent with the homeschool co-op calendar
Participants under 18 require a signed parental consent form prior to their first rehearsal. All participants must complete Safe Environment (VIRTUS) training as required by the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from St. Joseph Shrine. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals and Masses barring emergency circumstances — please communicate anticipated absences with the directors in advance.
Questions for the directors may be directed through the inquiry form below.