ABOUT
The Psalterium Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes sacred choral music and general music literacy toward a renewal of Catholic liturgical music in Maine and a resurgence of singing among ordinary people.
Ensembles focus on chant and sacred choral music drawn from the Church’s nearly 2500 year tradition of prayer and worship.
The Institute offers ensemble singing, music classes, parish workshops, private instruction, consultation and more.
ENSEMBLES
Ensemble Praecentores
6-8 professional/semiprofessional singers
Repertoire is mostly early sacred choral music (Medieval - Baroque).
Rehearsals as needed.
Chamber Choir
18-24 skilled amateur singers.
Repertoire is drawn from Medieval - 21st century.
Rehearses weekly.
Auditions in September/January.
Schola Cantorum
Choir for youth age 10-16 who demonstrate musical skill and discipline.
Music is a cappella and accompanied, Medieval - 21st C.
Rehearses weekly.
Rolling auditions.