Cathedral of St. Helena

MUSIC AT THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT HELENA

The Cathedral Choir

The Cathedral Choir sings choral literature from all musical periods: Gregorian Chant, Renaissance polyphony, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary music. The Cathedral Choir sings at all 11:00 Masses and most Solemnities.

Eligibility: Men and women, ages 16 and older.

Rehearsals: Rehearsals are held in the Wednesday evenings in the Cathedral from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The first reherasl for the fall season is September 15, 2010..

The St. Cecilia Choir

The St. Cecilia Choir will include both boys and girls this year. This will allow for more individual attention in learning the principles of music and proper singing behavior during Mass. However, there will be opportunities for the boys and girls to sing separately at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass as well as the opportunity to sing with the Cathedral Choir at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays.

Eligibility: Girls and Boys ages 7 – 15 (Please register before September 13 by calling the Cathedral office. Because space is limited pre-reistration is preferred..) There is a $25 fee for each term (fall and spring).

Rehearsals: The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 14 at 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the cathedral.

Schola of Cantors

This group consists of Cathedral Choir members called to additional service. The Cantors sing at all Sunday liturgies, occasionally for weekday Feast Observances and at Wedding and Funeral liturgies.

Choir Guild

This group of volunteers helps with the choir vestments and the choral library. Also, there is a need for women and men to help as choir parents for the St. Cecilia choir.

If you are interested in being a part of any of these groups or if you would like further information, please call the Director of Music at 442 5825, ext. 121 or email: dfleck@sthelenas.org.