STJ500 San Jose Virtual Choirs

The Discalced Carmelite family of the Western US invites you to join our joyful celebration of the gift of St. Teresa of Avila, a remarkable woman, to the people of the world.  

This channel will house the celebration's two virtual choirs, for which more than 250 Carmelites from 23 countries contributed. Scott Haines, producer of the virtual choir sensation Lux Aurumque (which has received more than 4 million YouTube views since its premiere), will produce the two selections: Nada Te Turbe, a Spanish piece sung by contemplative Discalced Carmelite Nuns world-wide, and Salve Regina, with lyrics in Latin sung by nuns, friars and seculars; Both pieces were composed by Sister Claire Sokol, OCD, from Carmel of Reno, one of the driving forces behind this celebration. 

Our 3-day program will focus on the many ways in which her creative spiritual genius finds expression today through her sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. Visit www.stj500westernus for more information.