Choral

St. Croix Lutheran Academy offers students numerous opportunities to improve their God-given talents in singing and to develop as well-rounded musicians. Led by director Mike Marquardt, SCLA choral students enjoy learning a variety of genres from classic and contemporary sacred literature to pop, jazz, and Broadway. Balancing quality and discipline with fun keeps students enthusiastic about learning. Choral groups offer multiple concerts throughout the school year as well as participate in special events like the annual Veterans Day tribute.

Middle School Choir

As part of the core curriculum and their regular schedule, middle school students may choose choir, band, or both music classes. Students in middle school choir learn singing technique, basic music theory, sight singing, and music appreciation.

The middle school choir performs at the Veterans Day tribute, in a Christmas concert, a spring musical, and the Twin Cities Fine Arts Festival.

Crusader Chorus

Chorale

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is an auditioned ensemble providing a choral experience that teaches more advanced vocal technique and musicianship through the preparation of more challenging choral literature from a variety of styles and backgrounds. This course empowers participants for a lifetime of music making and also aims to prepare students who are seeking to participate in choir at the collegiate level.

Croixaliers

The Croixaliers is an advanced 24-voice co-curricular choral ensemble and show choir. Its members are ambassadors of St. Croix Lutheran Academy, serving congregations associated with St. Croix Lutheran Academy and beyond, as well as reaching out to the surrounding community. They take part in the annual WELS Choral Festival, WMSA Solo and Ensemble festival, embark on a spring tour, and participate in all of SCLA’s choral concerts.

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The Croixaliers of St. Croix Lutheran Academy is a 24-member auditioned singing group that serves the community through song.

Croixaliers St. Croix Sunday Schedule

POSTPONED, DATE TBD Sunday, October 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church 202 West 8th Street Hastings, MN 55033		CHANGED Sunday, January 31, 2021 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Salem Lutheran Church 14940 62nd St N Stillwater, MN 55082
Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:00 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church 36620 County 4 Blvd Goodhue, MN 55027		Sunday, February 7, 2021 9:30 a.m. Salem Lutheran Church 7825 Bailey Road Woodbury, MN 55129

Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Salem Lutheran Church 14940 62nd St N Stillwater, MN 55082		Sunday, March 7, 2021 10:00 a.m. New Life Lutheran Church 180 County Road F Shoreview, MN 55126

Sunday, December 13, 2020 9:00 a.m. St. Andrews Lutheran Church 1000 Portland Ave St. Paul Park, MN 55071		Sunday, March 28, 2021 11:30 a.m. St. John Lutheran Church 765 Margaret Street St. Paul, MN 55106

Sunday, January 24, 2021 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 151 East County Rd 42 Burnsville, MN 55306		Sunday, May 16, 2021 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church 2475 17th Avenue East North St. Paul, MN 55109

Arts

Meet the Director

Mike Marquardt

Choral Director, Instructor

Details

Why take private voice lessons at St. Croix Lutheran Academy?

Develop God-given talent.
Train your vocal instrument.
Improve public singing confidence.
Achieve audition and scholarship goals.
Prepare for a music career.
Convenient school-day lessons.

Lesson Times

Lessons generally occur once per week during the student’s band, choir, or study hall time, if possible, but are also offered before or after school. The lessons are 15-20 minutes in length.

Students may take 3-4 private lessons per month. A few of those lesson times over the course of the semester will be designated as “Master Classes,” during which all of the voice students meet together and will perform for each other. This offers a valuable opportunity for group instruction on a particular skill and allows for supportive feedback from peers.

Performance opportunities may include:

•Master classes

•Recitals

•National anthem at sporting events

•Solo and ensemble festivals and competitions

•Singing for choral concerts

Cost

Attendance Requirements

Regular attendance and regular practice at home are critical for consistent progress and necessary to reap the benefits of this investment. Each student is expected to be prompt for every lesson with a pencil and the proper music ready for each lesson. Any conflicting appointments or extra-curricular activities should be scheduled around the student’s lesson time, as this time is set specifically for each student. If a student forgets his or her music at home on a lesson day, the student is still responsible to attend the lesson.

If a student is not able to attend a lesson during a given week, he or she should arrange to trade that lesson with another student if it is mutually convenient. (The instructor will not be responsible for making this trade.) If a student misses a lesson and does not arrange for a trade, that time is of no value to anyone else and the lesson will be forfeited. Students and parents should note this policy and remember to make arrangements to consistently attend lessons for their own benefit and as a courtesy to those involved.

About the Instructor

April Marquardt holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College. She previously served as the private vocal instructor at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High school and Winnebago Lutheran Academy, as a piano and vocal instructor at Peace Lutheran in Hartford, Wisconsin, as well as head organist at Peace Lutheran Church. She is been an active 14-year member of Canticum Novum – a WELS Chamber Choir. Mrs. Marquardt is passionate about meeting each music student’s individual needs and finding creative ways to helps students achieve their musical goals.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Marquardt at (262) 673.8006 or AMarquardt@StCroixLutheran.org

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