The St. Luke & St. Matthew Choir School is an after-school music program for neighborhood children in grades two through four, rooted in the Royal School of Church Music’s Voice for Life curriculum. Choristers gain vocal skills, music literacy, and performance experience while also receiving snacks, homework help, and safe, structured after-school care. Beyond music education, the program offers families affordable childcare, a supportive environment for creativity, and opportunities for young people to grow in confidence and community.
Since its launch in 2024, the choir school has maintained strong commitment from participating families, with weekly rehearsals, academic tutoring by retired educators, and public performances at parish services, local libraries, and community centers. Parents consistently express gratitude for both the quality of the instruction and the reliability of the childcare. Volunteers—many of them parishioners—find renewed purpose in supporting the program, which has quickly become a vital resource for children and families in Clinton Hill and surrounding neighborhoods
EMLI funding helps sustain and grow this ministry by supporting the Music Associate position, expanding teaching resources, providing healthy snacks, offering scholarships for families in need, and equipping choristers with curriculum materials. This support ensures the choir school can continue to nurture children’s musical, academic, and personal growth while strengthening ties between parish and community.
