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musicians of the spirit
Anima Schola is the liturgical ensemble of the Benedictine Grange of West Redding, CT. It is composed of singer-guitarists Kathleen Deignan, CND, Greta Sibley, Gregory Hauck and Beth Bradley; percussionists Marion Najamy and Gina Sader-Rubenstein; and recorder-player Claudia Chapman. Anima Schola carries on the tradition of the schola cantorum - those choirs or "schools of singers" who for centuries have breathed life into worship with their vibrant song. These musicians bear this inspiration into a new time and fresh musical idiom in service of the anima, a Latin word which holds the rich meanings of life-force, breath, spirit, soul. In harmony with the voice of the drum, woodwinds and strings, our name Anima Schola celebrates our vocation as soul singers. Heartfelt thanks to Father John Giuliani and to our worship community at the Benedictine Grange. Gratitude also to all our generous benefactors and supporters who share this ministry. We pray that our songs, wherever they are heard or sung, may deepen and enliven our sense of being borne by the grace of the spirit. |
