Sacred Music
...God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises...
(Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, 2007)
Here at St. Hugo’s we are blessed with a wide range of different musical ensembles to aid in our beautiful Liturgies. If you are interested in any of the following areas please feel free to reach out to the Department of Sacred Music.
Liturgical Choir: This choir acts as the primary ensemble for the 10am Masses during the choir season as well as the Holy Days and major feast days. While experience and expertise are not a requirement, some singing experience is advised. All that is needed is just a little free time for practice on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9pm in the choir room. Please contact Mitchell Garcia if you would like to set up an audition.
Schola Cantorum: This choir is our semi-professional group that sings at different points throughout the choir season. A strong musical background and fluency in reading music is required. Please contact Mitchell Garcia if you would like to set up an audition.
Handbell Choir: This choir usually plays at the noon Mass throughout the year as well as Christmas and Easter. You are welcome to consider joining without any prior musical knowledge or experience. Practices for the upcoming year are on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m.in the main church. Please contact Duane Soubirous for more information.
Children’s Choir: Calling all kids who love to have a good time and sing! We are looking for anyone from the ages of 8 to 15 to join. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays in the choir room from 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Two definite holidays will be Christmas and Easter.
Instrumentalists: We are looking for people with instrumental background to join us at the Sunday noon or the Sunday 5:00 pm Mass when you are free to play. Please contact Mitchell Garcia for more information.
Cantors: If you are still interested in singing but cannot commit to the choir, we would love to have you as a cantor. Please contact Mitchell Garcia for more information.
Resurrection Choir: The Sacred Music Department has formed a ‘Resurrection Choir’ to assist with funeral Liturgies. The choir will arrive the day of and participate in the singing of the hymns, responses, and Mass parts. There will be no practice beforehand except for the 45 minutes before Mass which will consist of making sure everyone has the rundown for the Mass. Please contact Duane Soubirous for more information.
Contact Information:
Mitchell Garcia: Director of Sacred Music
Duane Soubirous: Assistant Musician of Sacred Music
