The Saint Mary Schola is dedicated to bringing seldom heard music to New England audiences. The sacred repertoire offers master works of uncanny beauty and mystery that uplift the soul. In the secular realm, we present such projects as the Monteverdi madrigals, challenging and delightful pieces that are not heard very often, even in such cities as Boston and New York.

One goal of the Schola has always been to present this music at a very high professional level. Our artists have advanced degrees in music, individual solo careers and decades of performance experience. The remuneration is usually only $100 - $150 per person, which really results in an honorarium. This is because we rehearse months in advance, and since some members live an hour away, the cost of gas alone mounts up. As modest as our remuneration is, the ticket sales from our concerts only cover about one-third of our budget. Other expenses include the rental of concert venues, posters, publicity, program printing, recording and purchasing of music. It is only through kind donations from our friends that we can end up with a balanced budget. Offering a monetary gift, no matter how small (or big!), ensures that the vision of the Schola can continue. There is an endless repertoire of magnificent music waiting out there for us to offer to you!

St Mary Schola Donor Levels

Seraphim ($1,000 or more)

• Four free tickets for new friends to the St Mary Schola of your choice (subscribing donors only)
• Opportunity to purchase additional discounted concert tickets
• Free subscription to Early Music America magazine
• Advance subscription and ticket information
• Listing at the St Mary Schola website, concert programs, and Annual Report

Cherubim ($500 or more)

• Two free tickets for new friends to the St Mary Schola concert of your choice (subscribing donors only)
• Opportunity to purchase additional discounted concert tickets
• Free subscription to Early Music America magazine
• Advance subscription and ticket information
• Listing at the St Mary Schola website, concert programs, and Annual Report

Hosts ($250 or more)

• Opportunity to purchase additional discounted concert tickets
• Discounted subscription to Early Music America magazine
• Advance subscription and ticket information
• Listing at the St Mary Schola website, concert programs, and Annual Report

Virtues ($100 or more)

• Advance subscription and ticket information
• Listing in St Mary Schola concert programs and Annual Report

Archangel ($50 or more)

• Advance subscription and ticket information
• Listing in the Annual Report

Angel (under $50)

• Thank you so much for supporting the St Mary Schola