Cherub Choir: Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
St. Cecilia Choir: 3rd Grade to High School
Vox Lumen Choir: High school and middle school students (by audition)

The mission of this choral program is to encourage and support our youth in their spiritual and musical education in order to serve the worship experience of our community. Please see the choir descriptions below. To register, click the following link and complete the parental consent form and parent/student consent form also found below:

Youth Choirs (Joyful Noise, St. Cecilia and Vox Lumen)  |  Parental Consent Form and Parent/Student Contract

The Joyful Noise Choir is open to all students in grades K-2 and sings preludes for Masses and sits with their families during Mass. The majority of the Tuesday rehearsal time, 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. is spent learning to produce a healthy choral tone, learning how to read notes and rhythms, and experiencing the joy of making music. The Joyful Noise choir sings for Masses four or five times per year. Rehearsals begin November 5 until the spring.

The St. Cecilia Choir is open to students in grades 3-8 who attend St. Robert of Newminster School as well as other local public and private schools. The choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and sings for parish liturgies every three weeks. During rehearsals, the choristers learn not only the liturgical repertoire, but also music theory and vocal technique. Our St. Cecilia Choir holds membership in the American Federation Pueri Cantores and participates in local, national, and international choral festivals. A modest fee is requested for participation in the season, covering the costs of binders, choral music, and festival registrations.

The Vox Lumen (Voice of Light) Choir is open to all middle (by audition), high school and college-aged singers and is comprised mainly of St. Cecilia Choir alums who wish to continue to sing in a parish choir. The Vox Lumen Choir sings for various liturgies and combines with Chamber Choir for High Feasts and Solemnities. The choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons from 5:15-6:00 p.m. and sings for parish liturgies every three weeks from September to May.

REGISTER NOW for the Fall Youth Choir Retreat!

Youth Choir Fall Camp

Saturday, October 25-26, 2025

Saturday 4:30 PM Mass – Sunday 5:00 PM

COST: $30 per camper; $75 per family (3 or more children)

Camp Scottie | Newaygo county | Michigan

Retreat includes all meals, snacks, and activities! Spend time with your fellow choir-mates rehearsing, bonding, playing games, and growing in your faith during this gorgeous fall weekend!

Contact: Jane VanHouten, Director of Liturgical Music
(616) 676-9111 ext 120 | JaneV@StRobertChurch.org