 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.
MembershipChoir 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.
Auditions
January 15 | 2-4 pm | St. Dominic’s Chancery, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston
By appointment only
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Archdiocesan Choir? Mid-year auditions will take place on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 2-4 pm. To schedule your appointment, please contact Dr. Rick Lopez at rlopez@archgh.org or call 713-741-8764 no later than Jan. 10.
Please prepare a hymn, psalm or sacred song for the audition. Bring two copies of the music you will be singing, one for you and one for the accompanist. The Office of Worship will provide an accompanist for the audition.
Audition Requirements - Vocal presentation of 2 minutes of sacred song, hymn, psalm of your choosing with or without accompaniment.
- Test of sight-reading abilities.
- Proper read back (pronunciation emphasis) of selected Latin text from sacred music.
- Pitch matching / melody retention.
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