St. maries musica

"Where words fail, music speaks"

-Hans Christian Andersen

St. Maries Musica is back!!!

We have restructured our ensembles and all Musica members will now also be members of our non-auditioned choir Chorale. Musica tuition includes Chorale tuition and Musica members are not expected to pay both dues. Chorale and Musica will rehearse together from 7pm - 8pm and Musica will rehearse from 8pm - 9:30pm.

About Us

St. Maries Musica is an adult choir for singers 18 and older. Our fall and spring concert performances bring choral entertainment in a wide variety of styles to southern Maryland and beyond. Our broad repertoire is comprised of musical styles that reach across generations, including madrigal and celebrated historical performances.

The Christmas season concerts bring joy as we sing traditional and contemporary carols and seasonal music. Our spring concerts typically have us singing more modern and rousing selections while dressed in our formal attire. Each season’s final concert brings together all active St. Maries Choral Arts groups for a spectacular and exhilarating musical experience!

The Musica performance schedule can range anywhere between 6-12 concerts per season and requires traveling to different locations throughout the tri-county area (mainly St. Mary’s County).

We invite you to attend our concerts throughout the year for delightful and memorable musical performances. Most of our concerts are free and open to the public, however, some of our performances are private or have a nominal fee for adults.

Auditions

Auditions for Musica 2024 spring season are now closed. Musica auditions for the 2024 Winter season will be announced later this year. Check our website for the exact date.

St. Maries Musica Registration

2024 spring Musica registration is now open. Current Musica members are asked to register each semester to help determine music ordering quantities. As a member of St. Maries Musica, it is expected that you will help serve on a committee. More information about these opportunities will be provided at future rehearsals.

Rehearsals and Costs

Membership dues are required and members may need to purchase concert apparel. Dues for St. Maries Musica are $100.00 per season. This fee includes music and other administrative costs. If you have not yet paid your tuition for the 2024 spring season, please do so HERE.

Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings at the First Saints Community Church 25550 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Musica rehearsals will be from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Rehearsals for the 2024 spring season begin January 15, 2024.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Dr. Bethany Alvey is the SMCA Director. She will be director for both St. Maries Chorale and St. Maries Musica.



ACCOMPANIST

Emily Zawada is the SMCA Accompanist. She will be accompanist for both St. Maries Chorale and St. Maries Musica.

SMCA Covid-19 Policy

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Photography by Reid Silverman, Dwayne Drake and William Hill

Maryland State Arts Council

Maryland State Arts Council

St. Mary’s County Arts Council