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Pope Benedict XVI, then Cardinal Ratzinger, attends Vespers with the Schola Cantorum in San Francisco, February 2000
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SCHOLA CANTORUM SAN FRANCISCO (ScholaSF) was founded in 1998 as the resident choir of the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, where it provided a strong, living link to the centuries-old choral tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Our twelve-voice, professional ensemble is dedicated to the highest standards of performance of choral literature from Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony through works by contemporary composers, including a growing repertoire of commissioned works.
In 2005 ScholaSF was organized as an independent non-profit corporation, and now offers its treasured gift of music for liturgies, concerts, and private events, in addition to providing educational and community outreach programs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. ScholaSF is supported completely by the generosity of those who value this important contribution to the San Francisco Bay Area's musical and liturgical life.
 Music and song are more than an embellishment of worship; they are themselves part of the liturgical action which makes us more capable of transforming the world.
– Pope Benedict XVI
... among the very best choirs in the nation.
David Graham, The Royal College of Music, London
Hearing the Schola at Mass breathed new life into my faith!
A 24 year-old woman
(after attending Mass with Schola Cantorum San Francisco)
There was something so profound about hearing those voices. The music is so exhilarating. It's as if the choir is singing the conversation that I'm having with God.
Mike Lee, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 May 2002
There is nothing to match it; it is the only choir of its kind.
Vance George, conductor of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus
This is as good as it gets!
James Goetsche, Vatican organist
(after attending Mass with the Schola)
This 12-voice mixed choir has gained international renown for both its repertoire and performance. a pure, sectionally balanced, and pitch-perfect ensemble. equal to the best choirs in Britain.
Cathedral Music Magazine, London
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Pope Benedict XVI teaches us that "music and song are more than an embellishment of worship; they are themselves part of the liturgical action which makes us more capable of transforming the world.” We hope that our voices have been so for you.
We would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves. ScholaSF has a special mission: to promote, in the words of Vatican II, the "inestimable treasure of sacred music", and to provide a living link from the rich traditions of the past to the creative possibilities of the present.
In line with this mission, ScholaSF has created an ambitious program – Laudate Dominum - designed to bring the centuries old canon of the sacred music of the Roman Catholic Church to our modern world. Our hope is that by exposing the faithful to this great art, we will develop a greater demand for excellence in the music of the liturgy, and truly contribute to transforming the world.
Laudate Dominum offers the voices of ScholaSF to parishes, schools, seminaries, convents, and other Catholic institutions for Masses, Vespers, seasonal carol services, and concerts of sacred music. Many of those who would like to invite us to sing at their liturgies, however, need financial support to do so. Laudate Dominum has been established to help subsidize our services for those in need. Our initial support for this program has been provided by a generous annual grant from the Giannini Family Foundation.
We now invite you to join us in our mission by helping to bring this inestimable treasure of sacred music to all those who seek to hear it. Your offering will make it possible for ScholaSF to plant a seed in many new places. We thank you for your generous support.
Learn how you can participate in our community. Register for our e-mail list so we can more easily keep you informed of new concerts and other events. If you have any questions or comments, you can also reach us at info@scholasf.org.
Please make a donation in support of the Schola. If donating by check, please make it out to ScholaSF and mail it to 2370 Market Street, #415, SF, CA, 94114. If donating by credit card, go to Get Involved and use the secure credit card payment feature on our Website.
We do need everyone’s help and we especially appreciate your continued support. We are a registered 501 (c) (3) and your donations are fully tax deductible.
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Where We Have Sung The Liturgy
Carmelite Monastery
Church of the Nativity
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Grace Cathedral
Holy Family Church
Mercy Center
Mission Dolores
Mission Sonoma
National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Our Lady of Peace Shrine
Presidio Chapel
Saint Albert's College & Priory
Saint Anne's Home
Saint Anselm Church
Saint Brendan’s Church
Saint Edward Church
Saint Hilary Church
Saint Ignatius College Prep
Saint Ignatius Church
Saint John the Baptist Church
Saint Leo the Great Church
Saint Mary's Cathedral
Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary's Hospital
Saint Matthew Church
Saint Patrick's Seminary
Saints Peter & Paul Church
Saint Vincent's School for Boys
San Francisco Swedenborgian Church
San Quentin State Prison
The Bishop’s Ranch Retreat Center
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
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