Mt. Vernon High School Performing Arts

Dedicated to the performance of sacred music from varied religious traditions and historical periods, Angelus performs music ranging from medieval chant and polyphony to the American Sacred Harp tradition and contemporary Irish sacred music.

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"Angelus was an absolute delight! The young women sang with poise and enthusiasm. They clearly love the music they sing, and that love was contagious. Such commitment to refinement of musical expression is unusual, especially in the high school setting. Many a college or university would be envious of these voices and the ensemble's maturity. Director Dana Taylor is to be commended for envisioning and bringing to fruition a remarkable phenomenon. Who would have thought that a group of teenagers might have the discipline to study and bring to life such a broad range of music, from the Medieval world to southern harmony and beyond?!" Dr. Stephan Casurella (Director of Music, Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati)

Angelus has recorded their first professional CD, "Sacred Expressions" and it is available by contacting Mr Taylor at the MVHS Performing Arts Department or online through Anderson Video Productions. Their new recording,  "Hymns to the Virgin" is now available.

Also available are DVD's of their concerts "Christamaese with Angelus" and "Sacred Expressions". Portions of the of their first concert,  "Sacred Expressions" performed at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferinand Indiana on Jan 18, 2009 may be viewed below. DVD's of both concerts are available at www.avpmemoriesondvd.com.

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