Music

Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral is proud of its living tradition of quality liturgical music, both classical and contemporary.  Saint Mary’s Choral Society, a mixed adult Choir, was replaced in 1903 by the Palestrina Choir which continues as the main choir in residence of the Pro-Cathedral.  In the wake of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) an increased emphasis on congregational singing saw the introduction of Cantors in the liturgical life of the Pro-Cathedral.  Initially this role was undertaken by priests of the parish but for some time now has been fulfilled mainly by lay Cantors.   A contemporary liturgical music group Pro Nuova was formed in October 2004.  Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Girls’ Choir is the latest addition to the Pro-Cathedral’s music groupings having been inaugurated in May 2009.

MUSIC  PERSONNEL

THE PALESTRINA CHOIR and ST. MARY’S PRO-CATHEDRAL GIRLS’ CHOIR

Ms. Blanaid Murphy            Director

Ms. Yvonne Chilton           Manager

Mr Shane Barriscale           Choral Assistant

Mr Pierce Cullen                 Choral Assistant

 

ORGAN

Mr. Aleksandr Nisse               Organist