Music is a vital element of worship at the Church of Saint Agnes. Each weekend, six Masses are celebrated with music. The renowned Schola Cantorum of Saint Agnes, led by Alexander Pattavina, sings at the 9am Tridentine Mass (Extraordinary Form) and the 11am High Mass (Ordinary Form) every week accompanied by pipe organs by Mander and Klop. The Schola, a professional quartet, sings Gregorian Chant, Renaissance polyphony, and other liturgical repertoire from all eras. The choir's repertoire and schedule is listed on the Service Music page. To support the music program at St. Agnes, please consider how you may be able to make a contribution. 

August 5, 2018

I am happy to join the staff at St. Agnes. I hope to contribute to the musical and liturgical legacy of this historic church. I want to use the Catholic Church’s great wealth of sacred music to enhance our worship in a unique, moving way. As Director of Music, I especially look forward to working with the Schola Cantorum. Their hard work and dedication during this interim period was truly impressive.

My musical life took off when I was a boy chorister at St. Paul’s Choir School in Cambridge, MA. I began studying the organ as a student there and eventually became their first Organ Scholar. Several years of lessons, Masses, and performances led to my study at Juilliard. In May, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Organ Performance and I will return to Juilliard this fall as a Master’s Degree student. During my time at Juilliard, I worked for Christ Church in Bronxville, NY and more recently, the Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Catherine of Siena.
Please feel free to introduce yourselves as I become acquainted with the parish. I am looking forward to working closely with Fr. Michael Barrett, whose enthusiasm for the music program is very encouraging. I am excited to serve the community at St. Agnes and getting to know all of you.

Alex began as Director of Music on August 1, 2018.

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