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Music is Integral to
Liturgy
You simply cannot pray well without music. We are coming to realize that how
we pray and the sound that accompanies it are inseparable. Our tradition is
rich with musical styles from every age: Gregorian Chant, polyphonic motets,
straightforward strophic hymns like “Holy God We Praise Thy Name”, all the
way to our gradual understanding and use of music from all over the world.
St. Thomas More
has a multi-faceted music ministry. We take seriously the charge
that “the musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of
inestimable value…” (Constitution on
the Sacred Liturgy, #112). Our music speaks within the
liturgy, bringing life to the prayer and to the community. Just as diversity
defines the Church, so too must the music that is integral to the prayer
show great diversity.
Cantors
The cantor program is called upon throughout the year for Solemnities, such as All
Saints Day, All Souls Day or the feasts of Assumption and the Immaculate
Conception, contact Dana McCarthy
here
if you are interested
or you may reach her at: 651/227-7669, ext. 306
Instrumentalists
We have a number of musicians who join
the vocal groups with their stringed or wind instruments. We welcome those
of you who play an instrument and would like to create an ensemble, or
accompany any of the vocal groups.
Children's Choir
St. Thomas More Children's Choir meets every Wednesday, from 4:15-5:00 PM (see the list
below for exceptions to this rule). They minister at various Masses
throughout the year, including Christmas and Easter. Parents are always
welcome to stay and observe.
Adult
Choir of the East Campus
9:15 Ensembles:
We have
choirs that lead the music on Sunday morning, using
everything from voice to bass viol to African drums. These groups lead the
assembly in beautiful song.
11:15 Choir:
The 11:15 liturgy is lead by the choir under the direction of our Director
of Liturgy and Music. This group meets each Wednesday from
7:15-8:45pm. Strings, flute, the occasional trumpet and drums are also a
part of this group.
Festival Choir:
Our Festival Choir is a seasonal group made up of permanent choir members
and members of the parish who wish to sing on a limited basis. We meet two
to three weeks before the major feasts of Christmas and Easter. We sing at
the Christmas Eve liturgy and at the Easter Vigil.
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