Cathedral Music Ministry

What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.
-1 Corinthians 14:15
 

The Cathedral Music Ministry is ALWAYS looking for new members!

If you would like to become more involved with this ministry, there are many different opportunities!

The Immaculate Conception Liturgical Choir

This is the primary choir of the Cathedral. It is a volunteer collaboration of singers who sing at the 10:00am Mass on Sunday mornings. All are welcome to join! There are no audtions or pre-requisites for this choir. This choir has regular rehearsals on Thursday evenings (18:30-20:30) and sings for the Bishop when he is celebrating at the Cathedral. They also sing for feast days, high holy days, and other special occasions. We have a second rehearsal on Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Choir Room for prayer and to rehearse for that Sunday's Mass. 

The Chamber Singers

This is a select choir for the Cathedral whose focus is the traditional chants, motets, and polyphony of the Roman Tradition. Sometimes referred to as a Schola, The Chamber Singers consists of no more than 16 voices and sings at special celebrations, feast days, and high holy days. Auditions are required for the Chamber Singers, as well as musical literacy and some knowledge of Chant. We rehearses in advance of particular celebrations. To set up an audition, please conact the Director of Music.

Cherub's Voices

This is the Children's Choir of the Cathedral. Boys and girls ages 6-13 are welcome to sing! There are two rehearsals per month and one Sunday celebration where we combine the Immaculate Conception Liturgical Choir with the Cherub's Voices for a 10:00am Mass. No previous music experience required!

Women's Canticle

This is a women's choir that sings alternately at the 5:00pm Mass on Sundays. The group is open to all women ages 14 and older. There are weekly one-hour rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. No previous music experience required!

Men's Schola

This is the men's choir that sings alternately at the 5:00pm Mass on Sundays. The group is open to all men ages 14 and older. There are weekly 45-minute rehearsals on Thursday evenings. No previous music experience required!

Azande Choir

This is the choir of the Azande community and is open to all! The community brings traditional Azande worship music to the 10:00am Mass on the first Sunday of every month. This choir rehearses every Sunday at 2:00pm in the Chapel. No previous music experience required!

Cathedral Consort

The Cathedral Consort is the orchestra of the Cathedral. This orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Christopher Pelonzi and consists of both professional and amateur instrumentalists. The consort adds beautiful, powerful music to the high holy days of the liturgical year, often combining with the Immaculate Concpetion Liturgical Choir, Episcopal Mass Choir, and Schola Cantorum. The consort is open to all who play an instrument (preferably orchestral), but does require an informal audition. Please contact the Director of Music for more information. 

Cathedral Cantors

This is the group of solo cantors who asist with congregational singing at all the weekend Masses. Previous music and cantoring experience are prefered, but not required. Regular cantor trainings workshops are held each year at the Cathedral for all those who wish to know more about Sacred Music and Liturgy. 

If you are searching for a community to call home, yearning to sing with friends, or even just looking for a place to express your musical talents, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Above all, please feel free to join us in praising God with song at each Mass!

Contact Christopher Pelonzi (Contact info below) to see how you can get involved in music at the Cathedral, or just approach him at the organ after Mass!