The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Choir is an adult mixed choir of 25-30 members comprised of volunteers from all three parishes in our grouping. Under the direction of Béla Pater, the Parish Choir sings on Sunday mornings in rotation throughout the Carnegie, Green Tree, and Scott grouping from September through May as well as other holy days throughout the year. Repertoire is chosen from the breadth of the Catholic-Christian tradition, focusing on Gregorian chant, traditional hymnody, and motets and anthems in a variety of styles. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings. Membership is open to singers high-school age and older, and new members are always welcome. Interested persons should contact Béla Pater at 412-276-1011 x 219 or music@seascarnegie.org for an informal meeting and audition.
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Contemporary Choir is an adult mixed choir of 25 volunteers. Under the direction of Lori Dedola, the Contemporary Choir typically sings in all three churches (primarily on Sundays) from September through May, occasionally singing for the 4:30 Saturday anticipated Mass and other liturgies. While the repertoire of the Contemporary Choir is diverse, it focuses mainly on music written in the last thirty years. Rehearsals are typically held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM in the nave. The choir has recorded two compact discs, which are available for purchase by contacting the parish office. Membership is open to singers high-school age and older, and new members are always welcome. Interested persons should contact:
Lori Dedola at 412-279-6789 or lddedola@comcast.net; or
Mary Kay Smith at education@seascarnegie.org.
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Schola Cantorum is professional-caliber chamber choir. Under the direction of Béla Pater, the Schola Cantorum sings on principal holy days throughout the year. Repertoire focuses on Gregorian chant, traditional hymnody, and Renaissance polyphony. Rehearsals are held on an as-needed basis. Singers interested in joining the Schola Cantorum should contact Béla Pater at 412-276-1011 x 219 or music@seascarnegie.org.