Spotify Playlists of the Music we sing in Mass
Updated for each liturgical season!
Welcome to Music Ministry
We are glad you are interested in learning more about the music we make here, and we hope that we will hear you singing with us in the pews!
Music Ministry provides music at all four weekend masses.
4pm Saturday: Hymns with cantor and accompanist
9am Sunday: Hymns and choral music with parish choir and organ
11am Sunday: Contemporary music with cantor duo, guitar, and piano
5pm Sunday: Hymns with cantor and accompanist
If you are interested in helping us build a strong, congregational-led music ministry please volunteer your time and energy! We welcome vocalists or instrumentalists of any age, skill level, and availability.
Volunteer commitment to music ministry can be flexible based on your schedule - you are encouraged to reach out even if you are not able to be present every single weekend - we'd still love to have you and your talent!
Please fill out the form below to voice your interest, and we look forward to being a part of this ministry with you! If you have any other questions, please email Ashley.Powers@archbalt.org.
If you are interested in staying up-to-date on music ministry’s activities at CCSB, receiving notifications when new Spotify playlists are updated, hearing about special events, keeping up with our musicians in the community, and reading blog posts all about music ministry, join our music bulletin email list - for musicians and music appreciators alike!
Music Ministry Opportunities at CCSB:
CCSB Choir: Our parish choir sings for the 9am Sunday mass weekly from September through June and sings hymns in SATB harmony, as well as offering a weekly choir anthem following communion. We sing in a variety of styles from renaissance polyphony to gospel-inspired and modern-day composers.
No experience needed to join!
Cantor: Our cantors lead singing at all weekend masses as well as Feast and Holy Days during the week. Cantors serve on a rotating schedule throughout the year. 9am cantors also sing in the parish choir.
Some experience and ability to read music required.
SOBO Schola: Our 10-15 voice Schola is a selected group of vocalists who present choral and small ensemble music on special occasions throughout the year with a variety of genres. Hear the SOBO Schola on feast days as well as Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter!
Vocal ensemble experience and ability to read music required.
Accompanist or Instrumentalist: Pianists, organists, guitarists, and any solo instrumentalists are welcomed! Accompanists serve on a rotating schedule throughout the year.