Music Ministry
Music
plays an integral role in the liturgical celebrations at the
Basilica. The Music Ministry is led by our Director of Music, Gordon
Stevenson, and includes many people who participate as choir
members, cantors and musicians.
The
Basilica Choir sings regularly at the 9.00 a.m. Mass on Sundays from
September through June.
Rehearsals are held on a Thursday evening from 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. during Ordinary Time, and additional rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings during Lent and Advent.
The
choir is a diverse group of people, with varying degrees of
experience in formal musical training and a variety of cultural
backgrounds, but who are united wholeheartedly in their love for the
liturgy. Reflecting the demographics of Phoenix and our integrated
liturgies, our choir sings regularly in English, Spanish and Latin,
the beautiful historic language of the Roman Catholic Church.
Musical genres range from contemporary music to traditional choral
repertoire.
The choir also performs concerts each year, usually during the Easter and Christmas seasons.
Our Basilica Schola is a made up of a small group of men who sing regularly at the Saturday 5.00 p.m. Vigil Mass all year round.
In
the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, the assembly are called to
“full conscious and active participation” in the Liturgy, especially
in regard to music. At Saint Mary’s, our congregation is led by our
Cantor, Catherine Dockendorff, united with our choir/schola so that
all of us together may “make a joyful noise unto the Lord”.
If you are interested in learning more about our choir, or any aspect of our Music Ministry, please contact Gordon Stevenson, Director of Music, at (602) 354-2061.
The Bells of Saint Mary's Part 1
Czardas with Lady Daga and Special Stevenson
Nunc Dimittis (Sumison)
Victimae Paschali Laudes (Chant, SATB alternation)
Canon in D- Pachelbel (Organ and Violin)
Intermezzo
Worship Aids
Solemn Vespers, Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, January 2, 2010
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, January 2, 2011
Feast of The Holy Innocents, Martyrs, December 28, 2010
Solemnity of the Nativity of The Lord, Christmas Day Mass, December 25, 2010
Solemnity of the Nativity of The Lord, Solemn Midnight Mass, December 25, 2010
Advent Reconciliation Liturgy, December 20, 2010
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, 2010
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, November 21, 2010
Solemnity of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2010
Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi, Virgin, August 11, 2010
Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16, 2010
Feast of Saint Bonaventure, Doctor, Friar Bishop, July 15, 2010
Memorial of Blessed Junipero Serra, Apostle of California, July 1, 2010
Solemnity of The Apostles Peter and Paul, June 29, 2010
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), June 6, 2010
Saint Mary’s Basilica Solemnity of Pentecost, May 23, 2010
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 16, 2010
Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima and Rite of Crowning the Blessed Virgin, May 13, 2010
Celebrating Confirmation and First Eucharist Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 25, 2010
Friday of the Third Week of Easter Renewal of Franciscan Commitment, April 16, 2010
Easter Sunday Resurrection of The Lord, April 4, 2010
Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection, April 3, 2010
Good Friday Of the Lord’s Passion Saint Mary’s Basilica, April 2nd, 2010
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, April 1st, 2010
Lenten Penance Service, March 30, 2010
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary, Patron of the Universal Church, March 19, 2010
Feast of The Chair of Saint Peter, February 22, 2010
Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 2, 2010
Feast of The Conversion of Saint Paul, January 25, 2010