Sacrosanctum Concilium states that Sacred Music “adds delight to prayer, fosters unity of minds, [and] confers greater solemnity upon the sacred rites”. At Sacred Heart, we are dedicated to cultivating a Sacred Music program that is worthy of the Sacrifice of the Mass.
Saint Cecilia and Saint Gregory the Great, pray for us.
St. Gregory Adult Choir
The St. Gregory Choir is the primary music leadership for the 9:30AM Mass each week, in addition to Solemnities and certain Feast Days throughout the year. Music literacy, church music history, liturgics, and community building are meshed into every rehearsal. This ensemble is open to all persons, 15 years of age and older. One does not need to be able to read music to participate, but the ability to match pitch is essential. There are no auditions.
St. Gregory Choir Rehearsals:
Wednesdays:
6:30PM – Choir Room
Sundays:
8:30AM – Choir Loft
9:30AM – Mass
St. Cecilia Children’s Choir
The St. Cecilia Children’s Choir is open to young persons, aged 7 to 14. This choral ensemble sings in Mass once per month, and occasionally at special liturgies throughout the year. Music Theory, choral technique, and liturgical education are integrated into every rehearsal. Participants do not need to read music or have prior musical training. There are no auditions.
St. Cecilia Choir Rehearsals:
Wednesdays:
5:30PM – Choir Room
Sundays when Choir sings:
8:30AM – Choir Loft
St. Hildegard Chorale
St. Hildegard Chorale is the choral group that leads the assembly in singing at the Vigil Mass at 5:00PM on Saturdays. Participants do not need to read music or have prior musical training. There are no auditions.
St. Hildegard Choir Rehearsals:
Saturdays:
4:00PM – Choir Room
Contact our Director of Music and Ministries, Wes Moulton, at wmoulton@sacredheartelkrapids.org or 520-358-2400 for more information.