Saint Paul's Choir School

Portrait of a Chorister

Saint Paul’s Choir School is a Catholic all-boys school that embraces the universality of virtues, faith, and human dignity. We welcome students who…

Ask questions – Boys who are open to spirituality and want to learn more about the world around them can become excellent students and choristers.

Want to join a team – Boys with a desire to be a part of something larger than themselves can become excellent students and choristers.

Love to play – Boys with plenty of energy and who find joy in play can become excellent students and choristers.

Are good friends – Boys who exhibit kindness towards their classmates can become excellent students and choristers.

Want to explore – Boys with an adventurous spirit who want to explore the world around them through the classical music tradition can become excellent students and choristers.

Why choose Saint Paul's Choir School?

A one-of-a-kind education for boys in grades 3–8! At Saint Paul’s Choir School, we combine world-class musical training with academic excellence and a deep foundation in Catholic faith. Families choose us not only for our rigorous curriculum, but because of the transformative, joyful experience their sons gain through community, character-building, and sacred music.

Why a choir school education?

As a Choir school, we emphasize that music and choral singing is at Saint Paul's foundation and is centered around one of the best Catholic Choirs of Men and Boys in United States. Choral singing is the primary focus, principally in service to the liturgies at St. Paul's Church. The Choir sings at all the major liturgies of St. Paul's Church and the boys frequently tour around the U.S. and internationally.

The privilege of singing with the choir in the renowned acoustics of St. Paul's is an experience that stays with all of the boys for life. The poise and confidence that boys develop singing complex pieces in front of large audiences prepares them in so many ways to excel in high school, college and life.

Why an all-boys education?

We structure the school day for the way boys learn best. The educational experience helps boys grow into young men of integrity, empathy, service, resilience, and confidence. We share an appreciation for the intensity and complexity of boyhood and seek to form good men. We understand boys develop and learn in different ways. Without the social pressures of a co-ed environment, student in an all-boys school can explore the full range of their personalities and potential. Avoiding stereotypes, they discover they have many roles to play as a scholar, musician, artist, athlete, and friend.

Why a Catholic education?

Our Catholic faith tradition informs nearly every aspect of Saint Paul's. The mission of a Catholic School isn't to just help get a boy get into a great high school, or a great college - it is to point a boy toward Heaven and to choose a purpose in life that positively impacts others. Every boy studies the basic beliefs and faith practices of Catholicism and comes to appreciate the 2,000-plus year history and the reasons why one billion people share the Catholic faith across the world today.

In recognition of the importance of prayer to grow in relationship with God, the boys attend and sing at mass each school day. It is the hope that through the singing of mass and understanding the rich musical tradition of the Church, each boy will appreciate at a deeper level the power of God in his life. Attending mass for Catholic boys involves more than singing and serving. It includes the reception of Holy Communion, which as Catholics we believe is a sacramental encounter with Jesus.

Non-Catholic students approach the priest for a blessing, or remain seated.

Why Harvard Square?

Harvard Square is one of the world's great intellectual hubs and a source of great energy to those that seek greater knowledge, influence and impact. Many Saint Paul's Choir School graduates move to elite high schools and then to the top universities in the United States. We have had many alumni return to study at Harvard, including 3 former students currently. Walking around Harvard Square has a positive impact on the boys. Singing at mass and at concerts for visitors to Harvard Square from all corners of the globe is also a positive experience.

PARTNERS

Saint Paul's Choir School receives generous support from the following partners: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Security Grant, Rodman for Kids, Flatley Foundation, Cummings Foundation, and the Catholic Schools Foundation, among others.