Saint Paul's Choir School
Let my voice be filled with God's praise.
Welcome to St.Paul's Virtual Open House
The Only All-Boys Catholic Choir School in the United States!
Where a chorister’s life shapes the heart, mind, and soul through sacred music, strong faith formation, and academic excellence.
Welcome to SPCS!
Welcome families and choristers!
Imagine a place where your child’s days are filled with music that soars, learning that inspires, and a community that nurtures whole heartedly. That place is Saint Paul’s.
Yes, we’re a unique, all-boys Catholic day school right here in the heart of Harvard Square. And yes, we’re also an internationally touring Choir School with a proud history dating back to 1963.
But what truly makes us stand out is our mission—to shape the heart, mind, and soul of each student through sacred music, strong faith formation, and academic excellence. Here, boys are challenged to think deeply, create beautifully, and grow faithfully.
We are so glad you’re here to discover what makes our community so special. I look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and—most importantly—sharing the joy and purpose that makes Saint Paul’s unlike anywhere else.
Join us for our upcoming events
Admissions open house
On Campus -
Oct 19 12:00-2:00pm
Virtual-
jan 15 12:00-2:00pm
Korngold's "Die Tote Stadt" with the Boston symphony orchestra
Jan 30, Feb 1
buy Tickets here
Vespers at St. Paul's Parish
Feb 13,5:30 pm
WE BELIEVE
a musical and Catholic education grows the hearts and minds of young men
what we do
create an atmosphere of choral masterworks, daily Mass, and critical thinking
so that
they become thoughtful students, disciplined performers, and virtuous young men
Experience the Choir School at its finest!
Access our recorded events!
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Love Came Down: Our annual Christmas in Harvard Square celebration from 2021, featuring the debut of original carol Love Came Down at Christmas, based upon the poem of the same name by Christina Rosetti.
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Vespers for san zeno: Enjoy a vespers service sung in celebration of the church whose architecture inspired Saint Paul's.
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Faure's Requiem: Experience one of the most celebrated requiem mass settings in music history.
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Songs of Springtime: A concert for the Marian month, featuring the North American debut of "lost" villancico Quien Es Aquella by Manuel de Zumaya.
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Starry Night: Our annual Christmas in Harvard Square celebration from 2020, featuring pieces composed by our founder, Ted Marier, and professional cinematography.
Virtually Touring
Saint Paul's Choir School
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See a three-dimensional layout of each school floor of the building.
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Navigate a 360-degree self-guided tour of your chosen floor and all rooms for students.
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Experience the music, photographs, videos, and recordings that embody the Saint Paul's Choir School experience.
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About Saint Paul's Choir School
Learn more
"The Choir School's greatest strength is in the formation of these young men. The traits grown though musicianship, camaraderie, and faith are lifelong."
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Patrick moran
Head of School
"As a Catholic institution, we form boys in every dimension - intellect, body, and heart. Graduates go on to act as a force for justice, peace, beauty, and progress in our society."
Dr. Thomas Haferd
Advisory Board Member
At Saint Paul's we are a...
...and the only of its kind in the United States!
Fast Facts
about Saint Paul's Choir School
About the boys
60
Capacity of 60
3-8
Grade levels offered
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7
Average class size
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2:1
Student to teacher ratio
About the Music
5
Sung Masses every week
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9
Rehearsals every week
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655
Minutes of choral practice every week
About the academics
8
Eight hour school day matches parents' work day
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7
Classes per day
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3
Students learn in a classically-inspired school environment. All students take Rhetoric, Music Theory, and Latin
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To build their literary, grammatical, and spelling skills, all students take two language classes: English Language Arts and Latin.
I don't know if I'm good at singing!
THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO START!
Even if your son hasn't sung before, our audition process merely looks for potential. We ask boys to sing a familiar song and sing back single notes played on a piano. That's it!
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Our rehearsals take the boys from their natural starting place and train them to be members of a world-class choir.
Saint Paul's Choir School offers 655 minutes of choral practice each week, including five sung Masses and nine rehearsals. Training takes place at the school during and just after the school day.
"The singing is amazing. I couldn't sing when I came to this school. When you come to this school, you're trained. You go in and you think 'Oh my gosh, I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna be the worst at singing, I've never done this before in my life.' But when you go and you're a pre-chorister, you learn all the music. You learn what to do, and so then once you get into the choir, it feels natural."
8 Questions Parents Ask
When They Change Schools...
and why Saint Paul's Choir School is the answer.
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Does your son's school make him feel like Superman?
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How well does your son's teacher know him?
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Are you looking for more prayer in your son's life?
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If your son sings with the radio, why not with peers?
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Does your son's day affirm learning with every step?
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Want to see the world with your son - so why not start now?
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At the end of your son's school day, how big is his smile?
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Are you hoping the door to someplace special will open?
New to the Choir School? You’re Not Alone.
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When families first consider Saint Paul’s Choir School, they often have a wide range of questions and concerns. These eight key questions reflect the thoughtful decision-making of parents—many of whom ultimately chose St.Paul's Choir School for its unique mission and exceptional offerings.
Read the full article to learn what sets Saint Paul’s apart.​
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