The Saint Peter Cathedral Music Ministry is composed of dedicated cantors, choristers and instrumentalists. Currently, there are two distinguished choirs at Saint Peter Cathedral.

A well-trained choir adds beauty and solemnity to the liturgy and also assists and encourages the singing of the congregation. Choirs must be diligently promoted. Song is not the only kind of music suitable for liturgical celebration. Music performed on the organ and other instruments can stimulate feelings of joy and contemplation.

(Music in Catholic Worship, Vat.II)

Cathedral Adult Choir

The Cathedral Adult Choir is comprised of primarily volunteers along with professional section leaders. Volunteers include adults, college students and young adults from neighboring high schools. Previous choral experience is helpful, but certainly not required. Members must simply possess a reasonably good singing voice (the ability to match and maintain pitch) and able to commit to rehearsals and services.

Anyone who appreciates singing sacred liturgical music is encouraged and welcome to join the choir.

WHEN DO WE SING/MINISTER? The Adult Choir sings for the 11:00AM Sunday Masses and special liturgical celebrations including the Sacred Triduum, Christmas Midnight Mass, Lessons & Carols, etc. from September (after Labor Day) until June.

WHEN DO WE REHEARSE? The Adult Choir rehearses at 9:45AM before the Sunday 11:00 Mass. (there are a few evening rehearsals and those are usually scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 6PM.)

WHAT DO WE SING? In addition to enhancing and fostering congregational singing of hymns and the Mass parts, the Adult Choir also sings a variety of choral literature from early Medieval, including Gregorian Chant, Renaissance, and Baroque classics to notable contemporary works both a cappella and accompanied with organ or piano.  On special occasions other instruments may be used and include brass, strings, woodwinds etc. as the literature dictates whether it be solo instruments or small ensembles like brass or string quartets.

Children’s Choir (TBA)

Singing at and complimenting the 8:30 AM Sunday Liturgy, these children come from grade 3 to grade 8 and practice 3 times a week. This group sing at Sunday Mass and sing at all special celebrations in the Cathedral.

The children’s choir sings from the Sunday after Labor Day to the end of June.