THE LATEST MUSIC NEWS FROM CHRIST CATHEDRAL

CHRIST CATHEDRAL CONCERTS
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The Artists of the 2017 - 2018 Season
Season Brochure
Johann Vexo, Choir Organist from Notre Dame, Paris
Stile Antico, Renowned Early Music Ensemble from London
Christmas at the Cathedral
with Cathedral Choirs and Guest Tenor César Sanchez
The Organists of Christ Cathedral
SACRE FRANCE with De Angelis Vocal Ensemble

"MUSIC FROM THE TOWER"

Each Saturday at 9 PM on 

KHJ 930 AM & KCEO 1000 AM

LISTEN live   http://occatholic.com/radio/

or as a PODCAST after it airs.

Next live Episode is Saturday September 16th, 9 PM  AM 930 in LA, AM 1000 in San Diego.  

Episode 14  September 16, 2017   Matthew Gray, Founder and Director of DeAngelis Vocal Ensemble, Director of Music at the Mission Basilica of San Juan Capistrano, Assistant Director of the Diocesan Choir of Orange.

Enjoy a visit with Matthew Gray, one of Southern California's busiest Music Directors.  Hear especially about his profession ensemble, DeAngelis Vocal Ensemble, as they begin their 13th Season of creating beauty through Choral Music!  Hear from Matthew about the founded the organization, his own interesting musical history, and what lead his to create one of the finest musical groups in Southern California.  Learn about the amazing concerts coming this season, from a birthday celebration for composer Herbert Howells, their annual Christmas Concert, a festive concert celebrating St. Cecilia with the music of Handel and a partnership with the instrumental group Kontrapunktus, and finally Sacré France featuring the spectacular choral music of french composers.  All concerts, except for Sacré France are held in the historic Mission Basilica in San Juan.  Sacré France is part of their annual partnership with Christ Cathedral Concerts.    Complete details and to obtain tickets:  http://deangelisensemble.org

Guests include Bishop Kevin Vann, Fr. Christopher Smith, Dr. Patricia Lamb, Organist Paul Jacobs, Fr. Virgil Funk, founder of National Pastoral Musicians; Peter Phillips, director of the Tallis Scholars, Soprano Mary Wilson, Organist Fred Swann, Pacific Chorale Director John Alexander, Carillionneur Melissa Weidner, Dr. Steven Ball, and Many More.....  Stay Tuned!!!

AUDITIONS FOR CHOIRS
AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
 

Cathedral Choir

The Cathedral Choir sings the English 9:30 Mass each Sunday at Christ Cathedral.  They are also a part of Christ Cathedral Concerts.  Rehearsals are each Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 PM.  Audition required. Music reading required.

Diocesan Choir

The Diocesan Choir of the Diocese of Orange sings for the major liturgies of the diocese, including the Ordinations, Chrism Mass.  They are part of "Christmas at the  Cathedral", our annual Christmas Concert.  Rehearsals are two Monday's per month, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Audition required. Music reading required.

Diocesan Children's Choir

Beginning in the Fall of 2016, the Diocesan Children's Choir of Orange was established.  Rehearsals will be on average three Saturday's per month.  The Choir will sing for the major liturgies of the diocese and one Saturday evening Mass at Christ Cathedral, usually the second Saturday of the month. Audition required.  Grades 5 - 9.

AUDITION FOR ONE OF OUR CHOIRS

Beginning this January, 2018.....Diocesan Preparatory Children's Choir
Mr. Patrick Flahive, Director  

The Diocesan Children's Choir of Orange, has a Preparatory Choir, grades 2-3-4.  It  rehearses on average three Saturday's per month.  The choir will prepare children for membership in the Diocesan Children's Choir and give them both singing and musical training.  They will occasionally join the Diocesan Children's Choir for a liturgy at Christ Cathedral.  

The Diocesan Children's Choir of Orange prepares for a trip to Rome to Sing for the Holy Father this January for the Feast of the Epiphany.

You can help them out with your generous donations payable to "CHRIST CATHEDRAL" with "Children's Choir donation" in the memo.  Send your donations to Diocesan Children's Choir, c/o Dr. John Romeri, Christ Cathedral 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.  Thank you for your gift.