Cathedral Music
Music at the Cathedral of St. John is diverse, creative, and widely recognized for its excellence. Special musical events include services of Choral Evensong, organ recitals, choir concerts, and guest performances. Our Cathedral Choirs are the foundation of the Cathedral’s music program. They offer sung reflections and prayers, a rich tapestry of sound woven through each worship service. Choral repertoire is drawn from early plainchant to the 21st century including works written especially for our choir.
Whether on a Sunday morning or on special holy days such as Christmas and Easter, all are welcome to hear these beautiful musical offerings. Experiencing music in our sacred space, with its unique acoustics and jewel-like stained glass windows, is a feast for the ears, eyes, and soul. We’re fortunate to have The Reuter Organ, one of the finest organs in the Southwest, to accompany congregational and choral singing and to feature in major works played by our Cathedral organists.
Canon Precentor, Director of Cathedral Music & Organist Assistant Organist & Cherub Choir Director
The Cathedral Cherubs offers children from ages three to eight a grounding in music and singing with expert instruction. Cherubs participate in occasional services and concerts throughout the liturgical season. Senior Cherubs may progress to the Cathedral Chorister program. The Cherubs are directed by Mr. Edmund Connolly assisted by Ms. Madelynn Jewell.
Rehearsals
(September to end of May)
Tuesdays
5:45-6:15 PM
Sundays
8:30-9:00 AM
Children age seven to sixteen prepare and perform the finest choral music for children’s voices. Choristers receive expert instruction in music-reading, ensemble performance skills, and enjoy educational experiences through Friends of Cathedral Music events. Participation in an annual week-long summer program and courses provided by the Royal School of Church Music.
Rehearsals
(September to end of May)
Tuesdays
5:00-5:30 PM chorister education
5:30-6:30 PM rehearsal
Sundays
8:30-9:00 AM rehearsal
9:15-10:00 AM service
The purpose of music at The Cathedral of St. John is, quite simply, the musical rendering of the liturgy. This can include chanting plainsong, singing the Ordinary of the Mass, and singing anthems, motets, hymns, and psalms. The repertoire is wide-ranging, from the earliest known medieval music, through the Baroque/Classical/Romantic eras, to the most compelling and beautiful sacred music being written today.
The Cathedral Choir is an auditioned ensemble largely comprised of dedicated and talented volunteer choir members who are supported by a small team of section leaders and choral scholars. During the program year, the Cathedral Choir sings at the 11:00 AM service on Sunday mornings, for monthly Choral Evensong, Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Lessons & Carols, and for Feast days such as Ascension.
The program year typically runs from the beginning of September through to Trinity Sunday. The Cathedral Choir participates in the outreach of our community by singing an annual Concert of Remembrance and new works written for them through our annual Cathedral Commissions. The Cathedral Choirs are well known for their internationally-released recordings with RavenCD. National and international pilgrimages through choral residencies form an important part of the Cathedral's mission and evangelism.
Rehearsals
(September to end of May)
Tuesdays
7:00-9:00 PM rehearsal
Sundays
10:15 AM rehearsal
11:00 AM service
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Refurbished and expanded in 2002, the Reuter op. 2210 with 102 stops, 65 ranks, and 3,800 pipes is the largest pipe organ in New Mexico. The organ is a powerful voice in the context of our liturgy and organ concerts with visiting artists take place throughout the program year through our Friends of Cathedral Music Series.
Community Outreach
The mission of Friends of Cathedral Music is to enrich the life of the Cathedral of St. John and the broader Albuquerque community through the promotion of music to the glory of God. It does this by sponsoring concerts offered by regionally, nationally, and internationally renowned ensembles and solo artists in our beautiful sacred space, and by facilitating and helping to underwrite expenses related to the Cathedral choirs’ presentation of sacred choral masterworks which exceed the normal bounds of the Cathedral’s rich liturgical life.
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The Cathedral strives to be a place that welcomes everyone wherever they are on their walk with God. This community is focussed on connecting to the community, growing in our love of God and neighbor, offering excellence in worship and treating everyone with hospitality and dignity.
318 Silver Avenue SW
(corner of 3rd & Silver)
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1246 (87103)
+1-505-247-1581
Office Hours:
M-Th. 8:00AM-4:00PM
Fri. 9:00AM-NOON