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Catholic Choir School. |
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Location |
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Cambridge, MA |
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Grades |
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Middle School |
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Type |
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Private School, Catholic School |
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Total Students |
Tuition per Year |
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42 |
$21,500 |
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Religious Affiliation |
Coeducation |
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Catholic |
All Male |
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Student-Teacher Ratio |
Hours per Schoolday |
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4.24 |
7.75 |
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Days per School Year |
School Website |
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179 |
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Address |
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29 Mount Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138 |
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Phone |
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617-868-8658 |
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St. Paul’s Choir School is a Catholic school located in Cambridge, MA, serving students in grades 4 through 8. The school is one of the most prestigious choir schools in the world and focuses on rigorous academics as well as a rich musical education.
School’s Mission Statement (partial)
Saint Paul’s Choir School at Saint Paul Church, Cambridge, a musically intensive, academically rigorous Catholic day school for boys in grades four through eight, strives to engage young men in the development of their intellectual and musical talents and to inspire them to use their gifts for the greater glory of God and in service to his people.
Academics
The school’s academic program is rigorous and focused on developing mastery of both academics and music. In addition, the school helps its students establish a solid moral and spiritual formation. According to the school, the course of study is both challenging and rewarding.
The curriculum is broad and covers the following subjects:
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Mathematics
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English Language and Literature
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History/Social Studies
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French
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Religion
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Latin
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Physical Education
The curriculum of the school follows the guidelines of the Boston Catholic Schools Office as well as the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks.
Music
The foundation of the school is music. It is centered around one of the best Catholic choirs of men and boys in the United States. The primary focus of the choir is in service to the liturgies at St. Paul’s Church, but it frequently tours to sing around the U.S. and internationally, including performances with such world-class ensembles as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra.
In addition to choir performances and practice, the boys receive extensive instruction in music theory. Weekly piano lessons and supplemental private lessons complement the class work.
