The Sacred Heart Cathedral Chorus offers a vibrant and inclusive environment for singers of all levels, from large ensemble participants to auditioned specialty groups. Led by experienced choral educators and musicians, the program nurtures vocal technique, musicality, and artistic expression. Students engage in a wide range of performing experiences, from traditional choral repertoire to contemporary works, and develop leadership, collaboration, and performance skills. By fostering a supportive and inspiring community, the SHC Chorus empowers students to explore their passion for singing and grow as confident, versatile musicians.
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The SHC Chorus performs regularly for the school community, including Winter and Spring concerts, Lessons and Carols, liturgical celebrations, special events, and athletic events. Beyond campus, students participate in outreach performances, workshops, and national and international tours, with destinations such as Italy, France, the Philippines, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, England, New York City, and Hawai’i. The program encompasses six performing ensembles—including Concert Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz, and treble and baritone a cappella groups—allowing students to perform at the highest level while receiving hands-on training in vocal technique, ensemble performance, and musicianship.
Lindsay Rader is a choral conductor, educator, and collaborative pianist based in San Francisco. She serves as the Director of Choral Music at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, where she started in 2021, leading the school’s choral ensembles and teaching AP Music Theory. With over a decade of experience teaching music, Lindsay is recognized for her engaging and innovative approaches to music education. She cultivates students’ confidence in their musical skills so that their performances are strong, artistic, and rewarding. In addition to her work at SHC, she performs regularly as a singer and collaborative pianist at local jazz venues and theaters. Lindsay holds a Master of Arts in Music Theory from McGill University, where her research on the relationship between music and movement in Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s choreography to Bartók’s String Quartet No. 4 was presented at national and regional conferences.
Mr. Jorell Chavez serves as the Assistant Director of Choral Studies at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory.
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