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Cathedral Music Ministry
The Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans seeks to celebrate the
Catholic tradition of music in its fullness. The Cathedral embraces
the strong tradition of Catholic music and liturgy that dates back
to the very beginning of the Church. Saint John's continues to seek
to preserve this tradition of music and offers it for all to
participate who so desire. The role of music in the Catholic Church
has historically been acknowledged as one of its greatest treasures,
particularly in its Cathedrals. Aware of the current role of music,
specifically choirs, the Cathedral music ministry seeks to make as
its primary goal the fostering of the assembly's song; to lead the
people in sung prayer. Additionally, the Cathedral music ministry
embraces its identity as the model liturgical parish with the
offerings of well-trained choirs that add great beauty and depth of
solemnity to the celebration.
Cathedral Organ and Acoustical Project
Cathedral Choir The Cathedral Choir is comprised of approximately 50 professional and volunteer singers from throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area. The Cathedral Choir provides music for the 11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass each Sunday from September through June, as well as maintains a rigorous schedule of pontifical celebrations, diocesan liturgies, and concerts. The choir sings the complete range of sacred liturgical music from Gregorian chant to composition of the modern day. In addition, the choir takes seriously its primary function responsibility of leading the singing of the hymns, the ordinary of the mass, responses, and the chanting the propers. On Feast Days and special occasions a choral mass is often offered. Rehearsals are in the Browning Choir Room on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm with a warm-up on Sunday mornings at 10:00am. For more information, please contact the Director of Liturgy and Music, Justin Ward in the Cathedral office.
If you are interested in learning the chants we use at mass, click here.
Please
click here to see the Choral Music Schedule for the upcoming year.
Schola Cantorum
The
Schola Cantorum is composed of members who explore the vast repertoire of Gregorian propers and the treasury of sacred music of the church, particularly polyphony. This ensemble has the primary responsibility of leading when the Cathedral offers the
Mass in the Extraordinary Form. For
more information, please contact the Director of Liturgy and Music, Justin Ward in the Cathedral office.
Cathedral Boys' Choir and Cathedral Girls' Choirs
Both the Cathedral Boys' and Girls' Choirs
combine excellent musical and liturgical training with an
opportunity to serve the Church. The Cathedral Boys’ Choir provides
an opportunity to boys in grades 3-8 with unchanged voices and the
Cathedral Girls’ Choir is open to girls in grades 3-12.
Directed by Mr. Justin Ward, the Cathedral's
Director of Music and Liturgy, weekly rehearsals
are held on Tuesdays from 3:30 until 5:00 for the Boys and Thursdays
from 3:30-5:00 for the Girls. The
choirs sing alternately for 5:30 Sunday Masses and special Feast
Days and other events.
Members of the choirs expand their musical horizons in a
Christ-centered environment, and learn techniques that develop vocal
skills, leadership abilities, music reading proficiency, liturgical
knowledge and more.
Both the Cathedral Boys' and Cathedral Girls'
Choirs are affiliate members of the Royal School of Church Music in
America, a standard liturgical music curriculum of youth choirs
which brings together choirs throughout the United States to sing
the joy and peace of God. Modest financial incentive is offered to
choristers according to rank and accomplishment to foster a sense of
pride and professionalism within the ensemble.
Though previous musical experience is not
required, an informal audition will be necessary to join either of
these choirs. Please
call the Cathedral Music Office to schedule this 15-minute informal
session. Before auditioning, please be sure that a commitment to the
rehearsal schedule can be a priority in the family schedule.
Cathedral Children's Choirs
The Angel Choir is for children from ages 4-5 and rehearses on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:00 in music room 212 of St. John's School.
Curriculum includes prayer, vocalization, songs, games and movement. Snacks are provided by parent volunteers. The Angel Choir sings for area nursing homes and hospitals and for some St. John's School and Parish events. The Angle Choir is conducted by Tookie Barr and is assisted by Loyola College Prep trained music aide students.
Cherub Choir is for children from 1st Grade through 3rd Grade and rehearses on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:15 in music room 212 of St. John's School. Curriculum includes prayer, vocalization, songs, games and movement. Snacks are provided by parent volunteers. Cherub Choir sings for area nursing homes and hospitals and for some St. John's School and Parish events and liturgies. Cherub Choir is directed by Tookie Barr.
Berchmans Choir is for students from 4th Grade through 8th Grade and rehearses on Monday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:30 in music room 212 of St. John's School. The curriculum and format includes prayer, homework time, vocalization, songs, and movement. Snacks are provided by parent volunteers. Berchmans Choir sings for area nursing homes and hospitals and for some St. John's School and Parish events and liturgies. Berchmans Choir is directed by Tookie Barr.
Cantors
The Cathedral is proud of the cantors who serve our parish.
Each cantor is trained by the Director of Liturgy and
Music so that there is a consistency
of service, which enables a prayerful liturgical style.
Cathedral cantors are
expected to be a part of the Cathedral Choir and are
scheduled by the Director
of Liturgy and Music.
Cantors serve at the weekend masses as well as other
Cathedral liturgies.
The Cathedral
Cantors are expected
to have at solid knowledge of Roman Catholic liturgy, and to be able
to read music so as to prepare new music on their own. These
professional musicians are paid a stipend for each liturgy.
For more information, contact the Director of Liturgy
and Music, Justin Ward in the Cathedral office.
Ordinary Time Cantor Schedule
June 13
Ordinary 11
Sat, 4:00: David
8:00: Craig
11:00: Seth
5:30: Olivia
June 20
Ordinary 12
Sat, 4:00: Amanda
8:00: Patsy
11:00: Olivia
5:30: Seth
June 27
Ordinary 13
Sat, 4:00: Seth
8:00: Patsy
11:00: Candace
5:30: Craig
July 4
Ordinary 14
Sat, 4:00: David
8:30: Seth
11:00: Patsy
5:30: Olivia
July 11
Ordinary 15
Sat, 4:00: Craig
8:30: Patsy
11:00: Candace
5:30: Seth
July 18
Ordinary 16
Sat, 4:00: Amanda
8:30: David
11:00: David
5:30: Seth
July 25
Ordinary 17
Sat, 4:00: Seth
8:30: Craig
11:00: Seth
5:30: David
August 1
Ordinary 18
Sat, 4:00: Amanda
8:30: Seth
11:00: Candace
5:30: Craig
August 8
Ordinary 19
Sat, 4:00: Patsy
8:30: Craig
11:00: Amanda
5:30: Olivia
August 15
Assumption of BVM
Sat, 4:00: Patsy
8:30: Seth
11:00: Olivia
5:30: David
August 22
Ordinary 21
Sat, 4:00: Amanda
8:30: Seth
11:00: Craig
5:30: Olivia
August 29
Ordinary 22
Sat, 4:00: Craig
8:30: Patsy
11:00: David
5:30: Amanda
September 5
Ordinary 23
Sat, 4:00: Patsy
8:30: Candace
11:00: Candace
5:30: Olivia
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