Choirs

The choirs at the Cathedral of St. Joseph each have their own unique liturgical role, musical repertoire, and sense of community. At times, these choirs combine to perform large-scale masterworks, either in the liturgy or in a concert setting. In addition to these activities at the Cathedral, members also engage in tours, retreats, and community outreach. Please consider joining one of our ensembles: the Cathedral offers you an unparalleled opportunity to serve the Church through music, while singing in a stunning space with a wonderful choral acoustic.

St. Joseph Cathedral Children’s Choir

The St. Joseph Cathedral Children’s Choir is an ensemble of choristers ranging from 2^nd grade to 8^th grade. This choir provides music for major feast days throughout the liturgical calendar. The St. Joseph Cathedral Children’s Choir provides a space for students to learn and participate in the sacred liturgy through the musical tradition of the Catholic Church. The SJCCC choral program is available to students within driving distance of the Cathedral. For more information or if you have a child interested in auditioning for the St. Joseph Cathedral Children’s Choir, please contact the Assistant Music Director.

• Rehearsal: 4:00-5:00 pm Tuesdays OR 2:00-3:00 pm Thursdays
• Liturgy: As scheduled

 
Nicole Gerdes
Assistant Music Director
605-336-7390
 [email protected]

Cathedral Choir

This choir is the primary adult ensemble at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. It consists of 40-50 singers in SATB voice parts, and is open to members aged 15 years and older. The choir’s repertoire spans the Church’s entire treasury of sacred music, from Gregorian chant to the most recent sacred compositions. In addition to its Sunday duties, the Cathedral Choir takes principal responsibility for the music on major feast days, for Christmas, and for the services of Holy Week.

• Rehearsal: 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesdays
• Sunday Liturgy: 11:00 am Mass (10:30 warmup)

Men’s Schola

The Men’s Schola is an ensemble of male singers, open to ages 15 and older. This choir maintains a special focus on the Gregorian chant repertoire, while incorporating many other works suitable for male chorus as well.

• Rehearsal: 6:00-6:50 pm Wednesdays
• Sunday Liturgy: 9:15 am Mass (8:45 warmup)

For more information, or to set up an audition, contact the Cathedral Music Director.