Saint Toribio Romo Youth Choir
Photos courtesy of Erik Aguilar
Saint Toribio Romo Choir
The Youth Choir of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Requirements
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Boys Ages 8-12 (unchanged voices)
Girls Ages 8-14
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Consistent attendance and punctuality
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Children must be able to match pitch
Director: Gayle Winney under the direction of Rex Rallanka
Co-Director: Jonathan Hansen
Saturdays 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Saint Francis Classroom, Mercy Hall
Objectives:
The choir's purpose is to learn and sing the music of the liturgy. While doing so, students will study the fundamentals of music.
Goals:
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Children will learn how to use their head voices to create a beautiful singing tone in unison and in two parts.
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They will learn and utilize the most important foundations of proper singing: good posture,
proper breathing, relaxation of the vocal mechanism, and a positive mental concept. -
Sing at Masses in English and Spanish throughout the year.
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Attend the Pueri Cantores Catholic Choir Festival each spring.
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Develop a love for liturgical music.
About Gayle Winney, Director
Gayle Winney retired from a thirty-year career as a public-school elementary teacher in June 2026. During her career, she received numerous honors. During her career she has received numerous honors. These include a 2023 state award from the California Music Educators Association, being selected as the San Juan Unified Teacher of the Year in 2008 and 2019, ABC News Ten March 2016 Teacher of the Month, and receiving a Schools Credit Union Teaching Award. Gayle is a member of our parish and sings in the adult choir.
About Jonathan Hansen, Assistant Director
Jonathan has served in the Cathedral's music ministry for over 15 years, acting variously as a choral scholar, cantor, and assistant conductor. He is also a founding member of the Cathedral’s artists in residence, Capella Antiqua, performing frequently in their yearly concert offerings. Outside the Cathedral, Jonathan has had a robust career as a soloist and chorister, performing roles as varied as Gherardo in Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and the Voice of the Book in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: the Complete Radio Scripts.
For more information or to schedule an audition contact: gwinney@cbssac.org
Rehearsal Schedule – 2026 - 2027
Saturday, 12-2 p.m. Saint Francis Classroom – Cathedral, Lower Level
September 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7,14, 21
December 5 (in Manogue), 12, 19
January 9,16, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 20
March 13 all day in San Francisco for Pueri Cantores, Catholic Choral Festival
Rehearsal with adults in church for
Easter - Wednesday,
March 24, 7:00-8 p.m. Rehearsal is in the church.
April 10, 17, 24
Mass Schedule –
2026 - 2027
Mass Sunday, October 4 at 8:00 a.m. Saint Toribio Choir only
7:30 a.m. call in uniform and seated
Mass Sunday, November 1 at 10:00 with adults
9:30 a.m. in uniform and seated
Spanish Mass Sunday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. Toribio choir only - 5:20 in uniforms and seated
Christmas Eve Mass December 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
4:15 in uniform and seated
Spanish Mass Sunday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. Toribio choir only - 5:20 in uniforms and seated.
Mass April 18th at 10 a.m. with adults
In uniform and seated at 9:30 a.m.
Mass April 25th at 10 a.m. with adults
In uniform and seated at 9:30 a.m.
March 28 - Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass with adults in uniform and seated at 9:40.
Monday Classes
Monday Saint Toribio Choir Class Dates
2026/2027
Music Fundamentals for
Saint Toribio Choir
Mondays from 5-6 p.m.
Saint Francis Classroom
Cathedral Lower-Level
September 14,21,28
October 5,12,19,26
November 2, 9, 16
December 7, 14
January 4
No February
March 15, 22
April 12, 19, 26