Primo Coro 
This ensemble is available to students in grades four and five. It provides an excellent opportunity to learn self-discipline, group cohesiveness, and trust, as students develop their voices within a vocal ensemble. Students will learn to sing a variety of choral literature and styles from around the world in unison and some two-part harmony. Through weekly rehearsals, various musical concepts are taught with an emphasis on those skills relating to singing: correct breathing and vocal techniques (diction, blend, balance, phrasing, intonation, articulation, and tone quality). This ensemble has two main performances: Christmas and Spring Concerts. It also performs at various community events.

Concert Choir
This ensemble is available to students in grades six, seven and eight. It provides an excellent opportunity to learn self-discipline, group cohesiveness, and trust, as students develop their voices within a vocal ensemble. Students will learn to sing a variety of choral literature and styles from around the world in unison, two- and three- part harmony. Through weekly rehearsals, various musical concepts are taught with an emphasis on those skills relating to singing: correct breathing and vocal techniques (diction, blend, balance, phrasing, intonation, articulation, and tone quality). This ensemble has two main performances: Christmas and Spring Concerts. It also performs at various community events.

Young Mens Ensemble 
One of the newest members to our ensemble family, YME is specifically designed for the changing, young male singer in grades seven and eight. It provides an excellent opportunity to learn self-discipline, group cohesiveness, and trust, as students develop their voices within a vocal ensemble. The boys will learn to sing a music suitable for their changing voices. Through weekly rehearsals, various musical concepts are taught with an emphasis on those skills relating to singing: correct breathing and vocal techniques (diction, blend, balance, phrasing, intonation, articulation, and tone quality). The YME has two main performances: Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Chapel Choir
This ensemble is comprised of students selected by the choir director from Choirs 4 & 5 and 6, 7 & 8. The Chapel Choir rehearses to prepare music for St. James School liturgies.

Handbell Choir
Students in the handbell choir rehearse once a week, after school. Various musical concepts are taught with an emphasis on those skills relating to playing an instrument: form, technique, note/rhythm reading and bell maintenance. The Handbell Choir has two main performances: Christmas and Spring Concerts.


 

Drama Club will be putting on two productions this year, the Christmas Play and the Passion Play. Students will be introduced to a variety of acting techniques, while collaborating with their peers, building self-confidence, strengthening their presentation skills and possibly discovering a hidden talent. 

This club is for students in PreK and Kindergarten.

St. James Student Council is a group of students dedicated to their school and community. Student Council Members learn about the democratic process, civic responsibility, problem solving and teamwork.

The Role of St. James School Student Council:

• Promote acts of kindness and positive attitudes throughout the school.

• Plan activities and special events.

• Assist with service projects for both the school and community.

• Facilitate communication between students, faculty and administration.
  
   

  Executive Board
  President
  Vice President
  Speaker of the Homerooms
  Co Treasurer
  Co Treasurer
  Corresponding Secretary
  Recording Secretary
  Spirituality
  Publicity
  School Spirit
  Social Concerns

   
   

  Advisory Council

Open to grades 4th-8th. Held weekly on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from  2:30-3:30pm.
The dates are:
October: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
November: 1, 7, 15

Wildcat Service is a club for middle school students. The mission of Wildcat Service is to "serve our community one project at a time." We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Other service projects include a Holiday Toy Drive and a "Soup"er Bowl Food Drive. The club members will also collaborate with other clubs to create projects that will help our community.