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The Choirs at Saint Cecilia
Cathedral
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Saint
Cecilia Schola Cantorum Opportunities
for Music Ministry Saint
Cecilia Cathedral Omaha,
Nebraska The
Choir of the Baptized Christ
is always present in his Church…in the assembly of the baptized when
it prays and sings. The
primary way in which baptized Christians engage the ministry of music is
in assembly of the faithful, united with the Christ in his sacrifice of
praise to the Father. Chanting
the ritual words of the liturgy, singing the Word of God in psalms, and
raising hearts in hymns of praise is the duty and delight of all the
baptized. Learning to sing
in the liturgy is a lifelong journey that ends in our heavenly
destiny—a place among the angels and saints, singing forever before
the throne of God. Different
Gifts, the Same Spirit The
choir is the joyful attendant of the People of God along its pilgrim
way, and a sign of its heavenly home. Some members of the community, through a discernment of gifts, are called forth to share particular musical talents in choirs that both lead and sing on behalf of the assembled Church. Children, youth and adults are formed for this ministry through the Saint Cecilia Schola Cantorum. They are called to service of the Mother Church, cultivating its art, preparing for its worship, and committing to its discipline of liturgical prayer.
The
Schola Cantorum The
members of the Cathedral choirs receive training and formation in the Schola
Cantorum, Latin for “school of singing.”
Historically attached to cathedral churches for the purpose of
supporting their worship life, such schools were as much schools of
prayer as of music. The idea of the Schola Cantorum is being revived
today in several centers for Catholic liturgical music, led by the
great choir schools of the Archdiocese of Boston (www.bostonboychoir.org),
St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto
(www.smcs.on.ca),
and the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City (madeleinechoirschool.org).
Saint Cecilia Cathedral is proud to participate in this
movement, which honors our beloved patron saint, Cecilia. Our
choristers are prepared for their ministry in Voice
for Life choristers' training program of the Royal School of
Church Music (www.rscmamerica.org).
Choristers progress individually through various levels of
skill and formation during their years in the choir.
Christian discipleship and commitment to community are
fostered, with the desired result being integrity and character.
“Character
is built by following through with worthy commitments.” —Benjamin
Franklin
Ensembles
Gaudete Choir
of High School young women and Junior and Senior High young men with changed
voices, singing in tandem with the Saint Cecilia Cathedral as well as
in offerings of its own *
Rehearsal ~
Wednesdays,
6:30-8:00 p.m. ~
Optional “Simple Suppers” once a month at 5:45 p.m. *
Liturgy ~
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Mass; occasionally, 11:30 a.m. Mass *
Commitment ~
September 10 through May 26 *
Contact ~
Dr.
Rubis Bauer (553-5524, ext. 2) Saint
Cecilia Cathedral Choir Adult
choir of men and women fostering the entire treasury of sacred music
ranging from Gregorian chant to contemporary compositions.
*
Rehearsal ~
Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Liturgy ~
Sunday
9:30 a.m. Mass; occasionally, 11:30 a.m. Mass ~
Wednesday Night Prayer (Compline) at 8:50 p.m. *
Commitment ~
September 10 through June 5 *
Contact Caritas Adult
vocal ensemble offering historical and contemporary popular song-style
repertoire appropriate to the Catholic liturgy, including the music of
Taizé, Iona and "world music" of a Church that is truly
"catholic." *
Rehearsal ~
10:30-11:15 a.m. on scheduled Sundays *
Liturgy ~
Sunday Mass at 11:30 a.m. once per month ~
Optional singing with Cathedral Choir at 11:30 a.m. on another
Sunday during the month, preceded by breakfast *
Commitment ~
As
available *
Contact ~
Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer (553-5524, ext. 2) or
Chorus
Angelorum Adult
choir for funerals and weekday feasts. *
Rehearsals ~
One-half hour prior to each funeral or feast day mass ~
Occasional weekdays 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. *
Liturgy ~
Occasional weekday funerals and feast day masses at 11:15 a.m. *
Commitment ~
As
available *
Contact ~
Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer (553-5524, ext. 2) Archdiocesan
Chorale Adult
choir of men and women to sing for diocesan liturgies such as
ordinations, lay ministry mandations, Rite of Election and
anniversaries. *
Rehearsal ~
Occasional (1 or 2 rehearsals prior to each event) *
Liturgy ~
Occasional *
Commitment ~
As available *
Contact ~
Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer (553-5524, ext. 2)
Camerata
Sacra Volunteer
pool of adult instrumentalists available for occasional solo and
ensemble playing at parish liturgies. *
Rehearsals ~
As scheduled *
Liturgy ~
As scheduled *
Commitment ~
As
available *
Contact ~
Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer (553-5524, ext. 2) or ~
Kevin
Vogt (553-5524, ext. 4) Cantors/Psalmists Small
cantor ensembles and cantor/psalmists for celebrations of the
Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours and Sacraments at the Cathedral *
Eligibility ~
Approval
of the Director of Music ~
Membership in a choral ensemble strongly encouraged *
Formation ~
Seasonal Cantor/Psalmist Practicum *
Liturgy ~
Saturday and Sunday masses as scheduled *
Commitment ~
As
available *
Contact ~
Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer (553-5524, ext. 2) Other
Volunteer Opportunities Many
non-musical skills are needed to support the Cathedral music ministry
and worship of the Cathedral Church.
Please consult a member of the Schola Cantorum Staff for to
discern ways for you to use your talents to support this vital
ministry. *
Choir
Parent/Chaperone ~
Assist with children's choirs at rehearsals and liturgies ~
Contact Kate Kilcoyne (553-5524, ext. 3)
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Fundraising
and Development ~
Contact
Kate Kilcoyne (553-5524, ext. 3) *
Music
Library ~
Assist with music sorting, filing and cataloguing ~
Contact (553-5524, ext. 6) *
Vestment
Maintenance ~
Assist with laundering and mending choir vestments
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