Great Music at the Cathedral
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Musical Meditation
The Cathedral Choirs
The Cathedral Choirs
Christ Church Cathedral has supported and sustained choirs trained in the English Cathedral tradition for 50 years. Instruction for the choristers is based on the curriculum of the
The Cathedral Boys Choir is open to boys age of 8 through voice change. For the Fall of 2021, the choir will rehearse on Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:15pm. The boys sing each Sunday at the 8:30 or 11:00am Eucharist as well as at Evensong services and concerts throughout the year.
The Cathedral Girls Choir is open to girls ages 8 through 18. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:15pm. The girls sing each Sunday at the 8:30 or 11:00am Eucharist as well as at Evensong services and concerts throughout the year.
The Cathedral Imps is for boys and girls beginning at age 4 through 8. Choristers work on singing skills, basic notation and reading, movement and Christian understanding. This is a preparatory choir for the Cathedral Boys and Cathedral Girls choirs. The Cathedral Imps meet Saturdays 8:30-9:15am from the end of September through the middle of May.
The Cathedral Womens Choir is an ensemble for women ages 18 and older. The choir sings once a month at the 8:30am liturgy from September to May. The Cathedral Womens Choir rehearses Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Please contact Kathleen Balling, Choir Director, for further information.
Admission to the ATB Choir is by competitive audition. Auditions are normally held each fall. Audition requirements emphasize vocal ability and sight-singing. Please contact the Canon Musician for more information. Students at Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Cathedral Singers provides an opportunity for parishioners -- men, women and teens -- to be a part of a choral ensemble. The Cathedral Singers is the primary choir during the months of June, July and August.
Children and youth deepen their sense of history, liturgy, language and art as well as their ability to interpret sacred texts and music. Through the ongoing effort of learning and working together, they also develop friendships and become part of a community that uplifts collective and individual efforts. The Cathedral choirs learn what it is to be at the heart of vibrant worship.
Music Staff
CANON ERICH BALLING
Canon Musician
eballing@ccclex.org
KATHLEEN BALLING
Music Assistant
kballing@ccclex.org
LISA HALL
Assistant Organist
lhall@ccclex.org
The Cathedral Music Staff
The Cathedral Organ
Sing We Merrily CD
Sing We Merrily: A Collection of Sacred Music, is an album recorded at Christ Church Cathedral, under the direction of Erich Balling.
Sing We Merrily includes favorite works from throughout the liturgical year, and is available for purchase at the Christ Church Bookstore. Additionally, the album is available online through CD Baby to download a digital copy.
Sing We Merrily will make a great gift for yourself and others. May this collection of sacred music lift your heart and inspire your days.