Ministry of Music
The
Saint Joseph Cathedral Music Department offers a rich tradition
of excellence in liturgical music that enhances the worship experience
for those who enter our historic Cathedral.
Saint Joseph Cathedral Choir
Our
calling:
We are God’s
people: People from all walks of life who serve God as ministers
in music, who enjoy singing music of a traditional nature. The
service of this choir is not to be taken lightly, but rather with
commitment and dedication. We are a royal priesthood, gathered
not only to sing, but also to grow in faith and love toward God
and one another.
Our
purpose:
To glorify God with all that we are;
To minister to our fellows that Christ be glorified in their worship
lives;
To be supportive in our common liturgical experience;
To open the minds of our fellow parishioners to musical expressions
of greater vision and depth
Our
rehearsal:
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 in the Cathedral Parish Hall.
We rehearse from the first Wednesday in September that follows
Labor Day through the feast of Corpus Christi.
Our
service:
The Cathedral Choir is in residence for every 10:00 a.m. Choral
Eucharist during the year from September through the feast of
Corpus Christi. The choir presents a concert at Christmas preceding
the Mass at Midnight. Our chamber choir, the Cathedral Gallery
Singers, often sings for special liturgies and diocesan events
such as ordinations, the Chrism Mass and other services throughout
the year.
Our
fellowship:
The music department has frequent social gatherings and parties
throughout the year where our members can come together and share
in fellowship activities.
Providence
- the Cathedral Organ
The Saint Joseph Cathedral
Bicentennial Memorial Pipe Organ, of generous size and scale,
is built by the Reuter Organ Company of Lawrence, Kansas. The
size of this instrument does not necessarily imply the number
of stops, but much more the wide spectrum of sound realized in
the designing and building of this organ. The basic tonal concept
of this instrument was suggested by the musical tradition at St.
Joseph Cathedral, where the repertoire is not restricted to any
certain period or style. The instrument includes flamed copper
facade pipes, casework of oak, with a French design console of
white oak and walnut. The organ contains 50 ranks over three manuals
and pedals.
For more information on our music ministry, contact:
Robbie Giroir, Director of Music / Organist at 225-336-1700 or
by e-mail at robbie@cathedralofstjoseph.org
