Spotify Playlists of the music we sing
Welcome to Music Ministry
Music Ministry provides music at all four weekend masses as well as Feast Days, Solemnities, Holy Hours, and other special events!
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
We are always welcoming new music ministers! 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. All singers and any kind of instrumentalists are encouraged to join - we have a place for you!
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 Groups 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!
Video: Go to Dark Gesthemane by T. Tertius Noble sung by our parish choir on Palm Sunday 2025
Cantor/soloist: 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.
Video: cantor and soloist Elena singing I Know That My Redeemer Liveth by G.F. Handel at 8am Easter mass 2026, accompanied by our staff organist Christopher.
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.
Video: In Paradisum by W. A. Mozart, for All Souls in 2024
Accompanist or Instrumentalist: Pianists, organists, guitarists, string players, or brass players are welcome! Do you play piano and want to accompany mass but don’t know how? Don’t worry - we provide training!
Pictured: quartet for Epiphany event in 2025.