Musical Ensembles
SMOS Church Adult Choir:
SMOS Choir Schedule September 2023 – June 2024
Sings at the 9:30am Mass on Sundays from September to Corpus Christi.
Rehearsals: Wednesday 7-8:30pm, Sunday 8:30am.
Director: Jacob Temple: jacobt@stmaryofsorrows.org
St. Mary’s Children’s Choir
Our Children’s Choir (2nd-6th Grade) sings on Sundays at 5 pm Mass, one Sunday per month.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5-6 pm, Sunday 4 pm.
Schedule for September 2023 – June 2024
Jacob Temple jacobt@stmaryofsorrows.org
SMOS Schola Gregoriana:
Sings on occasional Sundays and at the Christmas Carol Service. The group’s repertoire is Gregorian Chant in English and Latin and some Renaissance Polyphony. A strong musical background is recommended, but all are welcome. Rehearsals are organized on an ad hoc basis. If interested, Contact the Director of Music: jacobt@stmaryofsorrows.org
Cantors:
The vast history of this ministry reveals the close relationship between the proclamation of the Word and singing. We are encouraged by St Paul to sing “hymns psalms and spiritual songs.” The reforms of the Second Vatican Council revived this ministry. The ministry is envisioned to assist the assembly in singing the mass, especially the Ordinary of the Mass (Kyrie, Gloria, Holy Holy, Lamb of God, etc.). The cantor is not a performer, but a subtle assistant to the musical participation of the assembly, whether actual or through active listening.
Cantors in St Mary’s provide music for various masses and liturgies.
Audition required.
Please contact the Director of Music. jacobt@stmaryofsorrows.org
Other Instrumentalists:
“Other instruments also may be admitted for use in divine worship… This may be done, however, only on condition that the instruments are suitable, or can be made suitable, for sacred use, accord with the dignity of the temple, and truly contribute to the edification of the faithful.” (SC 120) Please contact the Director of Music. jacobt@stmaryofsorrows.org