The Schola Cantorum of the Pacific

SINCE 1976, FOSTERING THE TREASURE OF CATHOLIC SACRED MUSIC IN LITURGY AND EDUCATION

The Schola Cantorum of the Pacific®


Forming hearts and voices through liturgical music education, choir performance, and sacred tradition — a 501(c)(3) music ministry providing free choral education to children and young adults.

WHAT WE DO

Sacred Music in Liturgy, Education & Concert


Schola performance

Schola News & Events

Stay informed with the latest articles, concert schedules, and stories from the Schola Cantorum of the Pacific. Browse our archive for recent highlights and announcements.

Schola choir

Liturgical Music Education

Explore scholarly essays on sacred music pedagogy, Gregorian chant methodology, and liturgical formation by our founder Fr. Ted Ley, SM, DMA — building upon the Church’s rich musical heritage.

Schola at Capistrano Fiesta 1977

Our History & Heritage

Discover nearly five decades of sacred music history — from our founding by Fr. Ted Ley, SM in 1976 to our continued mission across California and beyond.

Our Heritage of Sacred Music


From the streets of early California to the great cathedrals of today, sacred music has been a living tradition. We carry this legacy forward, forming new generations of choristers and keeping the treasury of Catholic sacred music alive.

OUR MISSION

Forming Disciples Through Sacred Music


The Schola Cantorum of the Pacific is dedicated to the promotion and cultivation of sacred music in the Catholic Church through education, performance, and liturgical formation of youth and adults, carrying forward the Church’s “treasure of inestimable worth” for future generations.