"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 hymns and motets from the treasure of
sacred music,
recent liturgical compositions of the last 40 years, new compositions
of many styles, 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. Choir
The
Choir & Ensemble Ensemble at 11am
incorporates various vocalists and instruments. Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. For
more information speak
with Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, or
contact him at StCeciliaMusic@aol.com.
6 p.m. Choir & Ensemble--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 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 evening and the 8 a.m. Sunday morning mass include repertoire and improvisations on liturgical themes played on the extraordinary Smith & Gilbert Organs of four manuals, 50 ranks and 2,926 pipes.
