Aquinas College Schola Cantorum

The Aquinas College Schola Cantorum is a choir of 51 choristers, currently consisting of boys between Years 4-12. Known throughout the College as the Schola, it is a choral program unique to Aquinas College.

Formed in 2019, the Schola contributes significantly to the liturgical component of Aquinas College’s identity by singing at three weekly Chapel Services, as well as at significant College events. In addition to these, the Schola also performs at the Saturday Vigil Mass at St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle every week during term time.

On average, each chorister spends nine hours a week making music in addition to their school commitments.

The Schola is regularly invited to perform in external events with other organisations. Past performances with WASO include Britten’s War Requiem, Mahler’s Third Symphony, Lachlan Skipworth’s The Tides of Longing (which was nominated for an APRA AMCOS Arts Award), and Mahler’s Eighth Symphony. Numerous choristers have also had the opportunity to perform as part of the WA Opera Children’s Chorus, for productions including Tosca and Carmen.