Adult Choirs
The choir sings at the 10:00 AM service.
Regular Weekday Rehearsals
Adult Choirs: Thursdays, 7:00-8:40p, followed by a potluck social time (once monthly) or Sung Compline (remaining evenings), both optional, which many members have come to appreciate as ways to get better connected with fellow choir members and bring a prayerful end to their day.
We understand that one's life can be full of many activities and obligations. Weekly rehearsals allow everyone to attend as often as possible, and minimize the impact of absences. Choir members are encouraged to try to limit their absences to one per month.
See the current Choir Calendar.
Special Choral Events
The Adult Choirs prepare major works for several liturgical events throughout the season, including
Haïti Sunday (Sep 24)
Classical mass for All Saints’ Sunday (Nov 5)
Christmas Eve
Jazz mass for Carnival Sunday (Feb 18/25)
Ash Wednesday (Feb 14)
Holy Week (Triduum) and Easter (Mar 24-31)
Trinity Sunday (May 26)
Why Join a Choir?
Singing in a choir is one of the most rewarding experiences available at SPR:
You get in-depth understanding of our music and liturgy.
You are expertly supported as you stretch and improve your musical skills.
You provide an invaluable service to your fellow parishioners.
You join a warm community of fun-loving, mutually supportive, hard-working fellow singers.
Can't Commit to a Whole Year?
Try joining a choir for a season. Here are the seasons for 2023-2024:
EARLY FALL: starts Sept 7, 2023 and culminates on All Saints Sunday, Nov 5.
ADVENT: Preparations start 2nd week of Nov 2023 and this season culminates at the Christmas Eve 9:00p service.
EPIPHANY: starts 1st week of Jan 2024 and culminates on Carnival Sunday, Feb 18/25.
LENT & EASTER: Preparations start in late Feb 2024 and culminate in the Holy Week services and Easter Sunday (Mar 24-31)
EASTER SEASON: starts in April 2024 and culminates on Trinity Sunday, May 26.
Get Connected
Talk to Mark Bilyeu to help you get started: bilyeu@sprchicago.org | (773) 624-3185 x223