Saint Paul's Choir School Harvard Square

02/21/2025

🎶 30 boys. 30 futures forever changed.

At St. Paul’s Choir School, 2 out of 3 students would not be here without financial aid—but thanks to generous supporters, these boys receive an education that shapes their voices, character, and future success.

Alumni often say this school was the foundation for everything that came next:

📢 “The work ethic and organizational skills you learn as a choir boy are very important. Those skills helped me through high school, college, and even now in my career.”

📢 “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come to the choir school. I feel like coming to St. Paul’s has paid dividends in my life.”

One of those alumni is Mike Yaeger, Class of 1995—now an MD at Goldman Sachs—who will be sharing his story at this year’s Gala. His journey is just one example of how a great education can carry boys into lives of leadership and excellence.

🎟️ Join us at the St. Paul’s Choir School Gala—an evening of extraordinary music and lasting impact.

You have just 9 days to get your ticket. The Gala is Saturday March 1 at Granite Links Club in Quincy. Get your ticket today. See link in our bio and in our comments!

02/11/2025

“The Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Boston Lyric Opera Chorus, and Boys of the St. Paul’s Choir School—delivered their latter-act scenes with surety. The boys group, in particular, brought enchanting purity to their exposed spots during the Act 3 processional” — Boston Classical Review
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02/10/2025

tune in TONIGHT at 8pm to hear a recording of chorister's singing in "Die Tote Stadt" with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Lyric Opera on CRB!!! Link is in the article!!!

Tune in February 10th at 8pm for "Die tote Stadt" on WCRB!

The line between grief and obsession becomes blurred in Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”); an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the memory of a lost loved one undoubtedly resonated with audiences still traumatized by the recent catastrophe of World War I.

Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra

02/10/2025

WGBH featured St. Paul’s Choir School today, the last Catholic choir school for boys in the U.S. (see link in comments). But there’s lots to the story that didn’t quite make it into the coverage.
Yes, the boys are singing in German—but why? Because for the second time in five months, they’ve been invited to perform with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Festival Chorus—an unheard-of achievement for any boy choir. 🎼✨
However, St. Paul’s is more than music. It’s about:
✅ Excellence—Performing at an elite level, both musically and academically.
✅ Brotherhood—A community where boys lift each other up and grow together.
✅ Formation—Shaping young men with discipline, perseverance, and character that lasts a lifetime.
The story of St. Paul’s Choir School isn’t just about history—it’s about what’s happening right now. A strong education. A transformative experience. A journey that stays with them for life.
💡 Curious to see what makes St. Paul’s so special? Read the WGBH article below—and then come listen to the boys’ angelic voices singing at the 11am Mass one Sunday during the school year. And if you have a boy entering grades 3 through 7 in the fall, come experience the real story for yourself by visiting the school, and email our Director of Admissions Julia Janowski, at [email protected]

02/01/2025

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“A trio of choruses—the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Boston Lyric Opera Chorus, and Boys of the St. Paul’s Choir School—delivered their latter-act scenes with surety. The boys group, in particular, brought enchanting purity to their exposed spots during the Act 3 processional, which were sung from Symphony Hall’s first floor lobby.”

Jonathan Blumhofer, Boston Classical Review

Christine Goerke and David Butt Philip performed in Korngold’s Die tote Stadt with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andris Nelsons. Photo: Hilary Scott, courtesy of the BSO

01/29/2025

In case you haven't heard, the Choristers are singing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Lyric Opera in the upcoming production of Korngold's "Die Tote Stadt", this upcoming weekend! Link to purchase tickets is in the press release.

Boston, MA, January 30 and February 1, 2025 – The Boys of St. Paul’s Choir School are set to join the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Lyric Opera in a performance of Korngold’s operatic masterpiece, Die Tote Stadt, under the baton of Andris Nelsons. This highly anticipated performance mar...

01/16/2025

Calling all friends of Saint Paul's and alumni with fond memories of the bell ringing program! The Nichols House Museum is hosting a presentation and performance on the history of bell ringing in Boston on January 28 at 6:00 pm. The event is free, though registration is required. You can find it at the link below.

From the Nichols House Museum: "Join Back Bay Ringers Artistic Director Griff Gall for an engaging conversation exploring Margaret and Arthur’s musical legacy. He will discuss the history of tower ringing, the differences between change ringing and tune ringing, and how this Beacon Hill family revived the tradition of handbell ringing."

A History of Bell Ringing in Boston & Beyond

01/15/2025

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01/10/2025

Interested in St. Paul’s Choir School? Join us for an open house on Sunday, January 26th at 12:30pm. The Boys and Schola will be singing at the 11am mass, and all are welcome to attend and see our choir in action, and then follow up with a tour of the school. It’s an opportunity to meet our Admissions Director, Julia Janowski, and Head of School, Patrick Moran. We hope to see you!
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01/08/2025

Save the Date for our Annual Gala and Auction!
If you can't attend, please consider making a donation. All funds raised are for scholarships for our students.
https://spcs.schoolauction.net/spcsgala2025

12/16/2024

We are so proud of our former chorister, Caleb! Great job, young man, and keep up the good work!

Project STEP provides string instruments and classical music training to youth from kindergarten through 12th grade, at little to no cost to the students. Three students from the program will perform in a Christmas concert this weekend with the professional orchestra and chorus of Emmanuel Music.

12/12/2024

What a surprise to hear from one of our former teachers while overseas! Congratulations to the alumni on 2014’s Christmas in Harvard Square recording and to John Robinson!

12/12/2024

We are fortunate to share this inspiring video of our alumnus, Will Evans. His story is one of resilience, preparation, brotherhood, and excellence. That Saint Paul's Choir School fostered these traits is our sincere privilege!

We provide a nurturing environment where boys not only grow intellectually but also personally, underpinned by the Catholic moral tradition and a world-class music program.

Parents today are often looking for something more for their boy's education than most other schools can offer. Picture your son, or a boy you know, as part of this vibrant community – mastering academics in small classes, excelling in music, and developing the discipline and camaraderie that will prepare him for all of life’s demands.

Harvard University Harvard Square Harvard Catholic Center

12/06/2024

Our friend and colleague, Mr. Richard Clark, recently shared a response to Pope Francis's 2019 address to the "Scholae Cantorum" of the Italian Association of St. Cecilia. In it, he cites Saint Paul's Choir School as an example of the power that comes from "the way of beauty."

He says, "These boys sing at Mass five days per week with music drawn from the sacred treasury of our Roman Catholic faith. They recently sang Mahler's "Eighth Symphony" with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which required them to sing in both German and Latin. These are regular kids! But far more important is the impact a prayerful Roman Catholic environment has on these children and on those who hear them at Mass."

Read his full thoughts here: http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=198676

Thank you, Richard!

12/06/2024

Reminder! Christmas in Harvard Square will be held this Sunday (December 8) and next Sunday (December 15 at 3:00 pm! Get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-harvard-square-tickets-1069131143029?aff=erelexpmlt

Celebrate the holiday season with festive cheer at Christmas in Harvard Square!

12/03/2024

is almost over, but we have one last question for our friends and followers. Out of five, would you give Saint Paul's Choir School a five star rating? If we're a five star institution to you, consider a $5 donation at https://www.saintpaulschoirschool.us/giving. Of course, if you think Saint Paul's Choir School is off the charts, you're free to go beyond!