Music

A cantor leads and sustains the singing of the assembly during liturgy and proclaims the psalm.

A cantor at St. Peter Church is required to be a parishioner of the parish, be a talented vocalist, be well prepared for their appointed Mass, have a good sense of flow in the liturgy, possess a clear speaking voice and exhibit proper poise and presence in this role of leadership.

Cantor direction is provided on an individual basis, as needed. There is no regular “rehearsal”. For this reason, many talented singers who cannot commit to a regular choir practice find that joining the Cantor Ministry enables them to use their talent to serve the Lord in a way that is flexible with demanding work and family schedules.

The Cantor Ministry is directed by Anne Simpson, Vocal Director of Music.

Contact Anne at music@stpeterparish.com or 985-893-2535 for more information.

The choirs are currently rehearsing together in church one night per week all together, while breaking into smaller ensembles for singing for Mass. Choirs sing in SATB choral tradition with a repertoire that expands from chant to polyphony and hymnody.

Contact Anne Simpson at music@stpeterparish.com or 985-893-2535 on how to join the choir.

The St. Peter Youth Music Program seeks to form children and teens in true beauty through the promotion of the sacred treasury of music which our Church affirms is its greatest form of art. This includes chant, polyphony, and hymnody. In so learning and providing this music for worship, the children will also enter in the ars celebrandi of the Liturgy, forming their own souls with, in and through the work of the Liturgy, and serving the greater community through their efforts.

The Children and Teen Choirs are currently on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with hopes of starting in the immediate future.

Contact Anne Simpson at music@stpeterparish.com or 985-893-2535 to be informed of the launch of these choirs.