It was the 15th of August 1995 when, worked out by the Father José Januario Moreira, came to life the Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) Boychoir. Less then two years after that it was admited to the International Pueri Cantores Federation, whose headquarters are in Rom.

Known as The Boychoir of Santa Luzia, the choir has 48 singers from 8 to 20 years of age. From the Gregarian Chant, going through the sacred and profane musics of the Renaissance, and on to the contemporaries folk and popular songs, the Mater Ecclesiae has been an extraordinary blow due to the outstanding human material found in the city. With the usual formation of 4 voices they sing pieces up to 8 lines. Since its fondation the choir has been directed by Mr. Cleber Vieira de Castro having at his side the music teacher Mr. João Carlos Rosolini,

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