Arts
Music
Mixed Chorus
Mixed Chorus is composed of both St. Agnes and Strake Jesuit students from grades 9-12. Selected by a required audition in April of the previous school year, chorus members meet daily, Monday through Friday from 7:05 to 7:50 a.m. Chorus members learn basic breathing, vocal focus, and basic music theory. All members learn to sight read and are exposed to a variety of vocal styles, from Renaissance to Broadway. Every student is evaluated twice a year by a required individual jury, during which they perform chorus music in front of the music faculty. All students can perform at least three times a year, audition for All State chorus, and participate in the annual Chorus Tour. Uniforms are required. SAA/SJ Mixed Chorus members receive one performing arts elective credit.
Messiah Concert
Mixed Chorus is composed of both St. Agnes and Strake Jesuit students from grades 9-12. Selected by a required audition in April of the previous school year, chorus members meet daily, Monday through Friday from 7:05 to 7:50 a.m. Chorus members learn basic breathing, vocal focus, and basic music theory. All members learn to sight read and are exposed to a variety of vocal styles, from Renaissance to Broadway. Every student is evaluated twice a year by a required individual jury, during which they perform chorus music in front of the music faculty. All students can perform at least three times a year, audition for All State chorus, and participate in the annual Chorus Tour. Uniforms are required. SAA/SJ Mixed Chorus members receive one performing arts elective credit.
Messiah Concert
The honored tradition of performing Handel's Messiah is a regular December event for the St. Agnes/Strake Jesuit Mixed Choir. Jeremy Wood, and Kimberly Mendoza direct the students in the Christmas Section of Messiah, comprising a Chorus of over 100 singers. The challenging solos are all performed by students and the exuberant Choruses are sung by the Mixed Chorus. The evening ends with an invitation to the alumni of the choir to join the current choir in singing Handel's famous 'Hallelujah' Chorus. Buy tickets for Messiah online today!
Performed by the St. Agnes Academy/ Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Mixed Chorus
December 9 & 10, 2022
Meyer Hall
St. Agnes Academy
9000 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77036
St. Agnes Academy
9000 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77036
Varsity Ensemble
Triple Trios
The Double Triple Trio is the select vocal ensemble at St. Agnes Academy. The St. Agnes Girls Triple Trio and Strake Jesuit Triple Trio consists of nine ladies and nine men, respectively. Enrollment into this group is by audition only and is open to students in grades 10-12 in both schools. Trio members take a class in which a grade is earned. The women's course is during the school day while the men's is during Community Time. One of the group's many professional performances include two weekends at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Renaissance costumes are required. Triple Trio members receive one performing arts elective credit.
Performance Workshop
The Double Triple Trio is the select vocal ensemble at St. Agnes Academy. The St. Agnes Girls Triple Trio and Strake Jesuit Triple Trio consists of nine ladies and nine men, respectively. Enrollment into this group is by audition only and is open to students in grades 10-12 in both schools. Trio members take a class in which a grade is earned. The women's course is during the school day while the men's is during Community Time. One of the group's many professional performances include two weekends at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Renaissance costumes are required. Triple Trio members receive one performing arts elective credit.
Performance Workshop
Performance Workshop is the premiere show choir offered by the St. Agnes Academy Department of Music. This vocal ensemble is open to students in grades 10-12 by audition. A group of approximately 14-18 students selected by audition in vocal skills enroll in a course that takes place during the school day. Each student receives a grade for the course. Performance Workshop presents a broad spectrum of musical styles including popular, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, country, Broadway, and contemporary music. This show choir will facilitate continued development of vocal skills to enhance a student's musical growth. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are a part of the instructional program and are required. Travel and apparel expenses are borne by the student. Performance Workshop members receive one performing arts elective credit.
Voice Lessons
Private Vocal Instruction allows students an opportunity to receive instruction on a one-to-one basis. In coordination with the St. Agnes Academy Choral program, this course provides a total instructional program in music. Students receive an in-depth study on vocal technique, posture, breathing, diction, foreign language, and basic music theory as well as performance and audition techniques and opportunities. Students perform voice juries in Fall and Spring and sing in a Vocal Recital at the conclusion of the spring semester. Students meet with the instructor for at least 30 minutes each week. Cost of this non-credit course is $40 per lesson or $480.00 per semester. Contact Kim Mendoza, kmendoza@st-agnes.org, in the Music department for further information.
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2023 Fall Musical
The It Girl
October 5-7, 2023 at 7 p.m.October 7 at 1 p.m.October 8 at 2 p.m.Arthur Buckley Theatre -
2023 Fall Play
Almost Maine
7:00 p.m. Performances:
November 2
November 3
November 42:00 p.m. Performance:
November 4
November 5
Arthur Buckley Theatre -
Art Expo
a showcase of compelling student work from St. Agnes Fine and Preforming Arts Departments.
April 15 @ 5 p.m. -
2024 Spring Musical
AIDA
The Timeless Love Story
7:00 p.m. Performances:February 29, 2024March 1, 2024March 2, 2024
March 3, 20242:00 p.m. Performance:
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Playmakers Festival
The culminating collection of student devised and directed work from our Playmaking class.April 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
April 20, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Arthur Buckley Theatre
