Upcoming Music Events
Candlelight Concert and Compline
March 19, 2022 at 7:30PM
This event is a concert followed by Compline in candlelight. Compline comes from the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours, which is daily prayers throughout the day from morning to evening. Compline is the final prayer for the day, which prays for protection through the night and hope for the next day. At this event, the prayers are sung together by everyone and will be lead by the Norwich Diocesan Choir. During the concert portion, we will have two singers from the local area, Tonya Laymon and Claire Stadtmueller, who will offer selections form operas, oratorios and spirituals. This is a free concert.
ECSO Palm Sunday Concert
April 2, 2023 at 7:30PM
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra comes to the Cathedral in their annual Palm Sunday concert. Works by Bach, Mozart and Fauré. Free Concert. Click here to sign up for a free ticket.
With Jūrate Švedaitė, soprano
Stephan Tieszen, violin
Erik Andrusyak, oboe
Past Music Events
U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants on Tour
February 19, 2023 at 7:30PM
The Singing Sergeants are coming here to the Cathedral. There were about 400-500 audience members in attendance watching this marvelous program.
The Singing Sergeants is the official chorus of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band. Featuring 24 active-duty musicians, the Singing Sergeants support military and civilian ceremonial and diplomatic functions, education outreach events, and concerts throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C., and the United States.
Formed initially as a men's chorus in 1945 from the rank and file of The U.S. Army Air Forces Band, the Singing Sergeants became the first premier military chorus to enlist women in 1973, diversifying their mission and increasing their scope of musical versatility. Today, the group's members often perform for the Department of Defense and other high-level military and civilian functions, using music to bridge language and cultural differences and helping advance positive diplomatic relations through song. The chorus is regularly featured at regional and national music education conferences, including the American Choral Directors Association, the Music Educators National Conference, and Chorus America. At varied venues, the Singing Sergeants reach a diverse audience with the beauty and power of music.
As part of The U.S. Air Force Band, the Singing Sergeants’ mission is to HONOR those who have served, INSPIRE American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and CONNECT with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States. The excellence demonstrated by the Singing Sergeants reflects the excellence displayed by all Airmen stationed worldwide, whose selfless service and sacrifices ensure the freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States of America.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
December 18, 2022 at 7:30PM
In this particular tradition, the Christmas story is read with carols and choir anthems. It is a very festive way to celebrate the season. This will be lead by all of the church’s choirs—handbell and singing.
Candlelight Concert and Compline
November 20, 2022 at 7:30PM
Masterworks Series
October 23, 2022 at 1PM
All-American Singalong
July 3, 2022 at 6:30PM
There were over 250 people in attendance – organists, choir members, church parishioners, community members all unifying their voices with joy. There was one college student, who remarked: “this is the first moment of unity I have seen in a long time.” The refrain from Hail! Columbia, which functioned unofficially as one of our National Anthems in our country’s early days, sates, “Firm, united, let us be, rallying ‘round our liberty, as a band of brothers joined, peace and safety we shall find.” Even though the language is a bit dated, it is still relevant. God calls us to be one – making us the church. This kind of unity is reflected in this refrain.
As the performer, aside from being pleased that there was an excellent choir in attendance, there was one thing I noticed at the end – everyone’s eyes were shining. They were not thinking about the traffic they sat in all week; they were not thinking about the office cubicle they endure every day; they were not thinking about the argument they had a few days ago. They were thinking about the music still ringing in their hearts and how the music filled them with joy and love for one another. This is how I find that God works through music, and restores people’s souls with love.
Ordination to the Priesthood
June 25 at 10:30AM
Mass of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood from DIOCESE OF NORWICH on Vimeo.
Marywood University Chamber Singers
Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00PM
Marywood University is in Scranton, PA. This choir was on tour and visited and performed here at the Cathedral.
Candlelight Concert and Compline
March 20, 2022 at 7:30PM
We will have a concert of choral music followed by Compline in candlelight. Compline is night prayer from the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours. It is where we pray to give thanks for the day and ask for protection while we sleep at night. This is also a special way to celebrate Laetare Sunday, marking the middle of Lent. If you need a moment of peace and prayer, consider attending this hour-long, free concert.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
December 19, 2021 at 7:30PM
Lessons & Carols from DIOCESE OF NORWICH on Vimeo.
Candlelight Concert and Compline
November 21, 2021 at 7:30PM
Christ the King - Concert & Compline from DIOCESE OF NORWICH on Vimeo.
Masterworks Series
October 17, 2021 at 1:00PM
Diaconate Ordination Choir
May 27, 2021 at 7PM
Sung Chaplet for Divine Mercy
Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 3PM
Sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy from DIOCESE OF NORWICH on Vimeo.