Music Ministry
The
Cathedral of St. Paul Music Ministry focuses on the celebration of the
Liturgy. The primary mission of the Music Ministry is to facilitate
and enhance the singing of the Liturgy. The entire assembly sings with
one voice, assisted by choirs, cantors, organists and other instrumentalists.
The Cathedral
also hosts an active concert series. The Cathedral
Music Series features organ, choral and instrumental programs.
Cathedral Repertoire
Repertoire sung
and played on Sundays, solemnities and feasts comprises all periods.
The Cathedral is also proud to present many world-premiere
performances.
Canticum Novum
Read
the current Music Ministry Newsletter.
Cathedral Choir
The Cathedral
Choir is the principal liturgical choir at the Cathedral of St. Paul.
An ensemble of 35 to 40 professional and volunteer musicians, the Choir
sings for about 40 services per year. Between September and May, they
can be heard most Sundays at the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass. The Cathedral
Choir sings music ranging from Gregorian chant to Renaissance polyphony
to music of contemporary composers.
Saint Cecilia Choir
The
Saint Cecilia Choir is the Cathedral's choral program for young singers
(3rd grade and older). They meet Thursday afternoons for musical instruction
and rehearsal, and sing for Sunday Mass approximately every three weeks.
Previous experience, audition, and Cathedral membership are not required.
The
program features a strong music education component, with each chorister
receiving individual attention through small-group instruction. Emphasis
is placed upon developing a healthy, beautiful singing voice and the
ability to read musical notation. The program uses the Voice of Life
curriculum from the Royal School of Church Music.
Schola
The
Cathedral also has a choir for teenage girls, the Schola, open to membership
by audition only. This ensemble is under the umbrella of the Saint Cecilia
Choir, and sings regularly throughout the year as a solo ensemble, as
part of the Saint Cecilia Choir, and as part of the Cathedral Choir.
Cathedral Brass Choir
The Cathedral
Brass Choir is a group of talented volunteer brass players. They meet
for rehearsal about once a month and play for Sunday mass regularly.
Interested? For More Information...
If you would
like more information about any of these ministries, or are interested
in volunteering for any of them, please fill out and submit the online
Volunteer Interest Form.
