"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of
song.
God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its
source.
Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his
praises."
"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."
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Parish Choirs at 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
The Parish Choirs at 9:30
a.m. and 11 a.m. sing at Sunday liturgies and during major feast days
through the year.
Directed by Richard
J. Clark, 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, these choirs and
instrumental ensembles lead the
congregation in a very 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, instrumentalists and pipe organs have been featured numerous
times on Boston
classical radio.
The choirs are open to new singers and instrumentalists at any time. For more information or to set up an audition appointment, feel free to stop by after mass and speak with Richard Clark or email Richard J. Clark.
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, speak with Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, or email Richard J. Clark.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.
