Video of concert choir's Vatican performance now online
Posted on Feb 04, 2011
The Lauralton Hall Concert Choir had the honor of singing at the 2011 New Year’s Day Papal Mass at the Vatican in Rome. Members of the choir were invited by Pueri Cantores, an organization of choirs, to join other Catholic choirs from around the world to ring in the New Year in this joyous celebration. “We were all very excited to take part in this momentous occasion. I would like to thank all the singers for their hard work that earned us this privilege as well as the families who supported our efforts,” stated Margy Sargent, Choir Director and Fine Arts Department Chair. “For the Papal Mass we sang the music of the mass, but for our solo concert at the Basilica of San Giovanni Bosco, we sang pieces from our Christmas concert including Carol of the Bells, Candlelight Carol and African Noel,” continued Mrs. Sargent.
The Papal Mass at which the students performed on January 1, 2011, the Mass of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, was held on the occasion of the 44th World Day of Peace. It was presided over by Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica. Please view the video of the recessional:
Recessional at Papal Mass 1-1-11
While in Rome, the Lauralton chorus participated in several other performances. Videos of two of these performances at San Giovanni Bosco are posted below: