"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy."
--Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
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Saint Cecilia Parish Choir
The Parish
Choir sings at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday liturgy and during major feast days
through the year. Directed by Richard J. Clark,
choir rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.
from September through June.
Reflecting
a parish comprised from diverse people of many cultures and experiences,
the choir leads the congregation in an eclectic blend of sacred music.
This includes motets
from the treasure of sacred music, recent liturgical compositions of the last 40 years, new
classical compositions, and very importantly, Gregorian Chant. St. Cecilia's
choir and pipe organs have been featured numerous times on Boston classical
radio.
The choir is open to new singers and instrumentalists at any time. For more information or to set up an audition appointment, feel free to stop by the choir loft after mass to speak with Richard Clark, Director of Music and Organist, or contact him at StCeciliaMusic@aol.com.
11 a.m. Contemporary Ensemble
The Contemporary Ensemble at 11am incorporates various vocalists and instruments. For more information speak with Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, or contact
him at StCeciliaMusic@aol.com.
6 p.m. Student Liturgy--September through May
This contemporary ensemble incorporates a wide array of instruments, acoustic, electronic, and percussion. Many of the musicians and singers involved in this ministry are students at nearby colleges and universities, such as the Berklee College of Music, Northeastern, Emerson, New England Conservatory and The Boston Conservatory. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoon at 4pm. For more information, contact John Burckardt or speak with Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, or contact him at StCeciliaMusic@aol.com.8 a.m. Sunday
The 5 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings and the 8 a.m. Sunday morning mass are not sung masses, but feature music performed on the Smith & Gilbert Organs. Organist, Richard J. Clark includes improvisations on liturgical themes while also performing varied repertoire on this organ of 3,000 pipes.
