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How to Get Involved / What the Cathedral's Music Ministry has to offer
The Cathedral Choir St. Gabriel Singers. A new Choir for children who are parishoners grades 3-8. Through weekly rehearsals, these children are exposed to a wide repertoire of music performed in unison or parts. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm. The Choir sings twice a month at the 9:30 am Mass and on the Concerts series. All children from the Cathedral Parish are welcome, especially those who attend other schools, but wish to sing here on Sundays. Come and be a part of this exciting new choir! Parent volunteers are welcome too; we’ll need your support! Sign up by calling the music office 639-2900 ext 168. Dr. Steven Van Wye, Director, 714-639-2900 x168. The Cathedral Choristers is made up of children who are school students and parishoners in grades 3 - 8. Through weekly rehearsals, these students are exposed to a wide repertoire of music performed in unison or parts and accompanied by a number of instruments, many played by the children themselves. The Children's Choir performs at school masses, programs and activities, at the Diocesan Choral Festival, and at monthly Sunday Liturgies. Mrs. Toni Dhuyvetter brings her love for music, her skills in directing and teaching children, and her extensive knowledge of liturgy and choral music of all genres to her work with these dedicated and talented young people. All school students are welcomed to participate in this vital ministry to the church and the school community. Mrs. Toni Dhuyvetter, Director, 714-639-2900 x311. Women’s Schola is made up of approximately 15 women who are committed to prayer and unison singing. The women sing at Liturgies on various Solemnities and feasts, and are featured on the Patron of the Arts Concert Series. Though chant-based, the repertory includes American folk hymnody, Renaissance motets, contemporary anthems and major works. Membership is taken from the women of the Cathedral Choir. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:30pm as needed. Dr. Steven Van Wye, Director, 714-639-2900 x168. The Spanish Choir sings for the 12:45pm Spanish Mass and other festive liturgies that are central to the Hispanic community, such as Our Lady of Guadalupe. Volunteers rehearse weekly on Tuesday evenings. For more information, please contact Mr. David Espinosa at the music office 714-639-2900 x168. Youth Band and Vocal Ensemble sings a variety of contemporary music at the 5pm Sunday mass. Focusing on current Catholic and other Christian musical trends, the volunteer ensemble leads sung prayer in three part harmony with 8 vocalists and a full rhythm section. Membership is by audition only. There is currently a wait-list. Dr. Steven Van Wye, Director, 714-639-2900 x168. Center for Organ Study and Performance is a venue unique to our parish. This center offers children the opportunity to begin studies in piano and organ in a welcoming yet challenging environment. The student organists participate in Sunday liturgies once a month. They play the organ solos for prelude, communion meditation, and postlude music. The age range of students is from 5 to 14. The younger children concentrate their studies on authentic organ music written for keyboard only, while the older children are learning organ music for manuals (keyboard) only and manuals plus pedal. Organ study and performance and study is a new area in the Holy Family Cathedral Music Ministry. It provides the opportunity for Cathedral Parish children to study the rich musical heritage of organ music in the Roman Catholic Church.
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