Music

Rosati-Kain offers many opportunities for those who love to be involved in music. Our Choruses and Instrumental ensembles perform two concerts during the school year, with various performing opportunities throughout the year.

Note: These groups are part of the class curriculum and will count toward fine arts credit hours. They are listed here for your reference, but are not considered solely extra-curricular activities.

Freshmen Chorus: Freshmen may join this class and perform in our two Concerts.

Advanced Chorus: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors may audition for this 100+ student vocal Chorus.

R-K Voices: R-K's elite singing group is open to Juniors and Seniors by audition. The R-K Voices perform at our Christmas Concerts and other singing events throughout the year, as well as entertaining St. Louis with their caroling during the Christmas Season.

Instrumental 1: This course provides basic instruction of a particular instrument. Guitar and piano are not included. Practice and instruction are the basis of this class. There are no prerequisites.

Instrumental 2: This course provides both small and large group instrumental expereinces in the classroom for those who are sufficiently beyond beginning instruments. Guitar and piano are not included. The prerequisite is the basic playing ability on an instrument or desire to begin playing a different instrument.

R-K Ensemble: this course provides both small and large group performance experiences for those who are sufficiently advanced on their instruments. performance is the basis of this class. The ensemble performs at various school events and the Archdiocesan Secondary Instrumental Music Festival. There is also the opportunity for individuals to audition for state honors groups. The prerequisites are advanced knowledge and skill of a particular instrument (piano included, guitar not included). Membership is by audition only. Students must have their own instrument approved by the instructor or rent from Nottelmann Music Company.

Private Piano or Guitar Lessons: Lessons in piano or guitar are offered during the school day for an additional fee.