Cathedral Choral Workshops and Choir Camp at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral


St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community
Catholic church and school, serving Little Chute and surrounding communities since 1836
Cathedral Choral Workshops and Choir Camp at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Veterans Day Concert – Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus on November 11th
Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus welcomes the Singing Statesmen from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire for one concert to open our 91st year of performances and brotherhood.
— http://www.uwecchoirs.com/the-singing-statesmen.html —
They are joining us at 7:00 pm Veteran’s Day, November 11th at St. Joseph Church, 404 W Lawrence St, Appleton.
The choruses will perform selections from individual programs scheduled this year. They will also perform as a combined chorus. A salute to our country’s veterans will be included in the show.
Because of the special nature of this concert, no tickets are required. In place of an admission charge, free-will donations are accepted at the door to help support future performances of the chorus, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thank you for helping us continue to be part of the vibrant Fox Cities arts scene to which we have contributed for the past 91 years!

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions
Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Thursday evening, January 18th and Saturday morning, January 20th, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production.
Performances dates for the 2024 season are March 21st through March 24th, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on March 20th.
Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.
Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists and actors in leading roles also rehearsing on some Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show’s musical director and Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer.
For more information visit the show’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.


Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols – December 18th – Presented By St. Ignatius Gr. 7-12 Choir and Band
St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy will present Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols Prayer Service on Monday, December 18th 6 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church (308 Desnoyer St in Kaukauna).
This is presented by St. Ignatius upper school (grades 7-12) choir and band students. This inspiring evening Advent event will feature the reading of Sacred Scripture interspersed with the singing and playing of Sacred Music.
The event is free, open to the public and family friendly. Any and all parishioners from the community are encouraged to attend!
