Music
If you are interested in any ensembles, please contact Michael Lianos, the Director of Music and Organist.
Email: sacredmusic@cathedralofsaintpatrick.org
Phone: 860-886-0403
Cathedral Choir
This is our primary choir which sings at the Radio/Live-Stream Mass. Our rehearsals are Thursdays 7:15PM to 8:45PM and we warm-up Sunday 8:20AM prior to Mass.
Schola
Schola is a new program for children in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8. Children and youth learn to sing and ring handbells for Masses. The children and youth also learn about the Catholic liturgy and history. Rehearsal time is Wednesdays from 4:15PM to 5:15PM (30min of ringing, 30min of singing). This choir sings and rings at certain 5PM Vigil Mass at the Cathedral.
St Pats Singers
Parent Volunteers Needed to Launch
Young Choristers is for children in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8. Children and youth learn to sing and ring handbells for Masses. The children and youth also learn about the Catholic liturgy and history. We rehearse Thursdays from 2PM to 3PM (30min of ringing, 30min of singing). This choir sings and rings at School Masses, which often happen First Fridays (of the month). The rehearsals have functioned as an after school program for that day.
The Bells of Saint Patrick
A group of adult ringers that meet on Wednesdays from 6PM to 7:30PM. We ring at the 5PM Vigil Mass each month.
Instrumentalists
The cathedral uses paid and volunteer instrumentalists at occasional Masses. Please audition and use your talents to glorify God! We are in particular need of a flute player and a violinist.
Cantors
The cathedral uses paid and volunteer cantors at occasional Masses. Please audition and use your talents to glorify God! We are in particular need of male cantors.