The cantor’s function is to lead and encourage the congregation in singing (for Masses on Saturday at 4:30PM, Sunday at 8:00 and 10:00AM). In preparation for the liturgical celebration, the cantor may introduce and teach new music to the people. Cantors lead the music at every celebration at St. Thomas Aquinas, often as part of a small ensemble of singers and instrumentalists. They are our song leaders, animators, and psalmists. One of the cantors serves as the psalmist, who has the special task of drawing all present into the proclamation of the Word of God through the proclamation of the Psalm. Singers are expected to read music and proclaim texts with clarity and beauty. Rehearsals are the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
