Experience the Mass as Mozart intended in the 18th Century

The Higher Word Orchestra will be playing Mozart’s Requiem in its entirety to accompany a Solemn High Mass celebrated by Fr. Brian Graebe for the repose of the soul of Alex Klucik. While many people are familiar with Mozart's masterpiece, they may be accustomed to listening to it out of context. Mozart's masterpiece was written for liturgical use, and this orchestral performance is a rare opportunity to hear this landmark of the classical repertoire in its spiritual home, the Mass.

This Requiem Mass is sponsored by the Alex Klucik Memorial Fund, which was founded in 2010 after Alex tragically passed away in a car accident at the age of 19. Alex was a uniquely virtuous young man devoted to the Eucharist and the Rosary. As one of the first residents of Ave Maria, he helped build the town’s authentic Catholic culture and is still a legendary figure in its history. The AKMF was founded to keep Alex's memory alive and to support the Christian ideal that Alex sought to live by supporting Catholic organizations that enrich and shape the lives of young people.

Today, the Klucik family is launching Alexander Hall, a Catholic fraternal residence in NYC in Alex's honor. The Requiem Mass will be an opportunity to pray for Alex's soul but also raise awareness about his life and the legacy being built through this housing project.

Schedule

5:45 pmDoors Open

Doors to the Church will be opened for attendees to take their seats

6:30 pmMass Begins

Mass will begin, with Fr. Graebe as the Main Celebrant

~8:15 pmMass Ends; Reception begins

Mass will conclude at around 8:15 and those who purchased a post-Mass reception ticket will be encouraged to make their way to the reception venue

Rev. Brian Graebe

Celebrant

Rev. Brian A. Graebe is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He holds a doctorate in dogmatic theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and is the author of Vessel of Honor: The Virgin Birth and the Ecclesiology of Vatican II (Emmaus Academic).

Jacob Beranek

Music Director & Orchestra Conductor

Jacob Beranek is a Wisconsin-born, New York-based composer, pianist, and conductor, currently pursuing his doctorate in composition at The Juilliard School as a student of John Corigliano. His compositions frequently invoke his Catholic faith and have been performed around the world, from Hong Kong to London, including venues such as Prague Castle, Oxford University, Alice Tully Hall, and Canterbuy Cathedral. As a conductor, Beranek was asked to guest conduct the Wisconsin Philharmonic in a performance of his music in May 2024, and as a scholar, he has delivered numerous lectures and preconcert talks focusing on music history and the compositional process. He is a recipient of the Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Learn more at www.BeranekMusic.com.

Christa Dalmazio

Music Director & Choir Conductor

Christa Dalmazio is a classical and sacred musician and soprano who performs on the piano, organ, harp, viola, and violin. She received Encouragement Awards from the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition in 2018, 2019 and 2020. She also teaches private music lessons, she is the Music Director of Pivot Theater Company in Holmdel NJ, the Director of The Academy of Our Lady Sacred Music Choir in Glen Rock NJ, is the Director of Music at Holy Innocents Church in Neptune NJ, and the Middle and High School Music Director of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Boonton, N.J. Christa graduated from Manhattan School of Music with Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees in Vocal Performance, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts at MSM, studying with Catherine Malfitano.

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Mass Attendance (Please Reserve a Seat) (Sold Out)

Attendance at the Requiem Mass is open to all and does not require payment; however, we kindly ask that you register to secure your spot.

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Mass Attendance (Overflow/Walk-In)

Seating is currently at capacity, however we are offering overflow registration. Because of cancellations and no-shows, some seats will likely become available. If so, we will gladly seat guests as space allows on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Post-Mass Reception Ticket (Sold Out)

We are holding a reception directly following the Mass. Full dinner and drinks are included with purchase of a ticket.

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Mass Attendance in the Reserved VIP Section

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The Post-Mass Reception is currently at capacity but you're welcome to join the waitlist. Click here to sign up and we'll notify you if a spot becomes available. Please email [email protected] with any additional questions.

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We invite you to consider a voluntary contribution to help cover the costs of the liturgy and music. Alexander Hall and Higher Word are entirely grassroots and rely on the generosity of the Catholic community to fulfill our missions.

A donation helps us continue this work.

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