St. Cecilia Music Ministry
Praising God through a wide array of musical genres, languages, and dynamic vocal ensembles, St. Cecilia Catholic Church’s Music Ministry consists of vibrant and committed musicians, who provide leadership, encouragement, and support to all who worship at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Tustin, California.
Celebrating our diverse cultures, St. Cecilia’s Music Ministry is grounded in our Roman Catholic faith as we incorporate the finest traditional, cultural and contemporary works into our worship. As our Patroness St. Cecilia – the Patron Saint of Music – calls us to do, we provide musical guidance to enhance the liturgy in service to our parishioners. Our goal is to promote participation through songs, hymns, psalms, mass parts, and anthems.
To inquire, please contact Teri Schulist, music director, [email protected] or 714-544-3250, ext. 106.
Choirs and Ensembles:
St Cecilia Chorale
St Cecilia Catholic Church engages two dozen singers in its English adult choir, leading music weekly at the 8:30 am Masses. Singing September through May, the choir also leads music on some Holy Days of Obligation and at special liturgies and events. The choir is comprised of adult singers with varied music experience. Accompanied by piano and organ, and singing a cappella at times, the choir presents music in four-part harmony. There is no experience necessary to join the Chorale, except singers must be able to match pitch. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7 PM – 8:30 PM in Room 202-Mgsr Sammon Center. Please contact Teri Schulist at [email protected] for more information. We welcome you!
Children’s Choir and Youth Ensemble
St Cecilia’s Children’s Choir welcomes singers in grades 2 and 3. Singers rehearse twice monthly on Fridays from 3:15 PM – 4 PM. Collaborating with the Youth Ensemble, the Children’s Choir sings once monthly at the 10:30 am Family Mass. Young singers learn rhythm, notation, simple canons and harmonies, and enjoy parties and musical celebrations!
Our vibrant Youth Ensemble has been going strong for over 13 years! Welcoming ages 9 and up, the Youth Ensemble rehearses twice monthly on Fridays from 4 PM – 5 PM and sings twice monthly at the 10:30 AM Family Masses. Special events take place throughout the year, such as Christmas Caroling. Christmas Concert Performance, Pueri Cantores Festival, Cantor Training and much more. Singers grow musically and in fellowship with one another.
Hispanic Music Ministry
The Hispanic Community at St. Cecilia Catholic Church celebrates Mass on Sundays at 12:30 PM and 6 PM. Music is provided by a Spanish-language choir and instrumental ensembles. Please contact the church office at (714) 544-3250 or Virginia Peralta at [email protected] for more information.
Vietnamese Music Ministry
St. Cecilia’s Vietnamese Choir sings at the 6 PM Saturday Masses and at other festive liturgies, central to the Vietnamese Community. Please contact the church office at (714) 544-3250 or Kimyen Hong at [email protected].
Filipino Music Ministry
The Filipino Community at St. Cecilia Catholic Church leads music at the 10:30 AM Mass on the fourth Sunday of every month, September through June. The choir rehearses weekly on Frijday evenings. Please contact the church office at (714) 544-3250 or Elaine Witten at [email protected].
For information regarding music for funerals, wedding, and any other needs, please contact the church office or Teri Schulist, music coordinator, at t[email protected].
Contemporary Ensembles
St Cecilia’s Contemporary Music ensembles provide music for the Sunday 4 PM Masses, September through May. Two ensembles provide music, each serving 2 times per month. The High School/Young Adult Vocal Ensemble meets at 3 PM, prior to their 1st and 3rd Sunday Masses. All music and practice links are sent ahead of time, and singers practice songs independently in advance of Mass. The Voices of Praise Choir features instrumentalists and vocalists, presenting music on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, with rehearsals arranged by the director. To join one or both groups, please contact:
Teri Schulist (High School/Young Adult Ensemble, 1st and 3rd Sundays) at [email protected] or 714-544-3250, ext 106 or Greg Ozment (Voices of Praise, 2nd and 4th Sundays) at [email protected]
Private Mass Music
For assistance with planning music for a funeral, Quinceañera, wedding or special Mass, please contact the office at 714-544-3250 to coordinate details.