 PURPOSE
The Archdiocesan Choir is a
select chorus of approximately 70 voices organized by the
Office of Worship. The choir assists with ordinations of
bishops, priests and deacons, Chrism Mass and other
liturgies. The choir serves the faithful by assisting them
to the full, conscious and active participation in the
liturgy. By the unity and harmony of voices, the choir
assists the faithful to experience the beauty and love of
God as they participate in the sacred liturgy, praising God
the Father, through Christ Jesus, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit.
Choir membership is open to all
adult Catholics of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston who
have reached their eighteenth birthday and who commit to
regular attendance at rehearsals and liturgies.
Members are selected based upon
their musical knowledge and vocal abilities. Choir members
will have at least an average good choral voice being able
to match pitch and blend well with other voices. It is
strongly preferred though not required that they possess
music reading ability.
Choir members are selected after a
brief audition typically held in August and September each
year. Dates and audition requirements are published prior
to the audition and available through the Office of Worship.
"Voice check" auditions will
demonstrate tonal memory, vocalization, musical
interpretation and ear training. Participants will
demonstrate sight-reading ability by singing a musical
selection that will be provided at the audition.
Those who wish to audition are to
prepare:
1) A musical selection of your choosing.
2) A refrain in your vocal range, (e.g., S1, S2, A1, A2, T1,
T2, or B).
(Please bring four extra copies of each selection.)
Prospective new members will also
demonstrate basic music theory knowledge.
Link to
audition flyer
Link to
handbook:
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Link the choir absence request form
Form more information contact the
Office of Worship:
713-741-8760
archdiocesan-choir@archgh.org
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