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A PROGRAM OF SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY / SEMINARY
Sponsored by Saint John's Abbey and University, Collegeville, Minnesota
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Archives of the first ever NCYC program in 2000.
 
The applications were made, the auditions were completed, and the most qualified high-schoolers were selected. These highly talented young men and women were at Saint John's June 10 - 22 for an intensive and enjoyable two weeks of singing, studying, praying, and recreating.  The choir performed on campus and in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Duluth.
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Choir Diary
Click above to see the 2000 choir diary with photos!
Be a part of the NCYC by looking at the daily reports and photos showing what went on in the choristers' lives during the exciting days of the NCYC.
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Daily Camp Schedule
Click on the title for the daily program
of NCYC 2000.
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Click on the title to find out about appearances at the music conference in Collegeville, the liturgies at the Milwaukee cathedral, and the concerts in Minneapolis, Duluth, and Collegeville.
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Click on the title to find what the choir sang in liturgy and concert...from Gregorian Chant to Palestrina, Schubert, Duruflé, and contemporary music!
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Click on the title to find out a bit about the historical background and religious meaning of the music the choir sang.
NCYC STAFF
CD FOR SALE
The NCYC's first recording, "Doxology"
Support the National Catholic Youth Choir
and treasure forever these amazing young voices.
$15 each  --  great Christmas gift idea!
The 2000 concert program professionally recorded--booklet included.
To place an order, e-mail the number of CDs desired to Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB
Listen to music samples from the NCYC 2000 Performances:
1. "Doxology" by Kevin Vogt (newly commissioned)
2. "Strengthen For Service" by Healy Willan
3. "Ego Sum Panis Vivus" by Giovanni Palestrina
4. "Give Praise and Thanks" by Jane Marshall
   5. "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" (second stanza)
If you can't hear the music, you can download a free player here
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© 2000-2001 National Catholic Youth Choir
Saint John's Abbey and University,
Collegeville, Minnesota 56321
For further information, contact the choir founder and chaplain,
Fr. Anthony Ruff, O.S.B.

This website was created and is maintained by NCYC staff
Last update: May 8, 2001