CHOIRS OF ST. MARTIN OF TOURS Great choral music is central to the music program at the Church of St. Martin of Tours. Chant, polyphonic masses and motets, psalmody and hymnody from the vast repertoire of Sacred Music are carefully prepared and performed. Singers from the parish and from the greater Louisville community are invited to participate in the two choirs that sing for the Sunday 10:30 Ordinary Form High Mass and 12:15 Extraordinary Form High Mass (Latin Mass). Both choirs consist of paid section leaders and volunteers from the parish community. Membership in the choirs is by audition and singers are encouraged to contact the Director of Sacred Music at the following email address: emeixner@alumni.nd.edu. You can listen to a few of our recordings at the links below. Solemn Vespers for the Feast of Saint Joseph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rAkOW_XM2k Ubi Caritas by Paul M. Weber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnRZjLKZfz0 Weber Flos de Radice Jesse by Praetorius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHOrTKUTFd0 How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and talent. Financial Support: Music at St. Martin of Tours is made possible through support from donors. If you wish to help ensure a vibrant music program please consider donating to the Adopt a Singer Fund or the Organ Restoration Fund.
St. Martin of Tours Church - 639 South Shelby Street - Louisville, KY 40202
St. Martin of Tours Church - 639 South Shelby Street - Louisville, KY 40202
Music at St. Martin of Tours “Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus, iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis” O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy. ____________________________________ The primary focus of the music program at St. Martin of Tours is to support the singing of hymns and responses in the liturgy and to lift the hearts and minds of the faithful through the great repertoire that belongs to the Church. The education of the next generation of church musicians through the Schola Cantorum program for young singers is also an important focus for the parish. “Since there weren’t any people, I decided to fill it with music.” – Fr. Vernon Robertson With St. Martin of Tours facing certain closure in 1979, Fr. Vernon Robertson brought new life to the parish with his dedication to liturgy and music of the highest order, laying the foundation for the current music program. Celebrated in a resonant and exceptionally beautiful church, and accompanied by a landmark, historic pipe organ, the Masses at St. Martin’s are always filled with music of the highest caliber. Monday – Thursday 12:00pm - Organ Mass Saturday 4:00pm - Vigil Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers Sunday 9:00am - English Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers 10:30am - Choral High Mass in the Ordinary Form 12:15pm - Choral High Mass in the Extraordinary Form How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and
Music at St. Martin of Tours “Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus, iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis” O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy. ____________________________________ The primary focus of the music program at St. Martin of Tours is to support the singing of hymns and responses in the liturgy and to lift the hearts and minds of the faithful through the great repertoire that belongs to the Church. The education of the next generation of church musicians through the Schola Cantorum program for young singers is also an important focus for the parish. “Since there weren’t any people, I decided to fill it with music.” – Fr. Vernon Robertson With St. Martin of Tours facing certain closure in 1979, Fr. Vernon Robertson brought new life to the parish with his dedication to liturgy and music of the highest order, laying the foundation for the current music program. Celebrated in a resonant and exceptionally beautiful church, and accompanied by a landmark, historic pipe organ, the Masses at St. Martin’s are always filled with music of the highest caliber. Monday – Thursday 12:00pm - Organ Mass Saturday 4:00pm - Vigil Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers Sunday 9:00am - English Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers 10:30am - Choral High Mass in the Ordinary Form 12:15pm - Choral High Mass in the Extraordinary Form How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and
Music at St. Martin of Tours “Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus, iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis” O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy. ____________________________________ The primary focus of the music program at St. Martin of Tours is to support the singing of hymns and responses in the liturgy and to lift the hearts and minds of the faithful through the great repertoire that belongs to the Church. The education of the next generation of church musicians through the Schola Cantorum program for young singers is also an important focus for the parish. “Since there weren’t any people, I decided to fill it with music.” – Fr. Vernon Robertson With St. Martin of Tours facing certain closure in 1979, Fr. Vernon Robertson brought new life to the parish with his dedication to liturgy and music of the highest order, laying the foundation for the current music program. Celebrated in a resonant and exceptionally beautiful church, and accompanied by a landmark, historic pipe organ, the Masses at St. Martin’s are always filled with music of the highest caliber. Monday – Thursday 12:00pm - Organ Mass Saturday 4:00pm - Vigil Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers Sunday 9:00am - English Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers 10:30am - Choral High Mass in the Ordinary Form 12:15pm - Choral High Mass in the Extraordinary Form How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and
CHOIRS OF ST. MARTIN OF TOURS Great choral music is central to the music program at the Church of St. Martin of Tours. Chant, polyphonic masses and motets, psalmody and hymnody from the vast repertoire of Sacred Music are carefully prepared and performed. Singers from the parish and from the greater Louisville community are invited to participate in the two choirs that sing for the Sunday 10:30 Ordinary Form High Mass and 12:15 Extraordinary Form High Mass (Latin Mass). Both choirs consist of paid section leaders and volunteers from the parish community. Membership in the choirs is by audition and singers are encouraged to contact the Director of Sacred Music at the following email address: emeixner@alumni.nd.edu
Music at St. Martin of Tours “Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus, iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis” O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy. ____________________________________ The primary focus of the music program at St. Martin of Tours is to support the singing of hymns and responses in the liturgy and to lift the hearts and minds of the faithful through the great repertoire that belongs to the Church. The education of the next generation of church musicians through the Schola Cantorum program for young singers is also an important focus for the parish. “Since there weren’t any people, I decided to fill it with music.” – Fr. Vernon Robertson With St. Martin of Tours facing certain closure in 1979, Fr. Vernon Robertson brought new life to the parish with his dedication to liturgy and music of the highest order, laying the foundation for the current music program. Celebrated in a resonant and exceptionally beautiful church, and accompanied by a landmark, historic pipe organ, the Masses at St. Martin’s are always filled with music of the highest caliber. Monday – Thursday 12:00pm - Organ Mass Saturday 4:00pm - Vigil Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers Sunday 9:00am - English Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers 10:30am - Choral High Mass in the Ordinary Form 12:15pm - Choral High Mass in the Extraordinary Form How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and
. You can listen to a few of our recordings at the links below. Solemn Vespers for the Feast of Saint Joseph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rAkOW_XM2k
Music at St. Martin of Tours “Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus, iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis” O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy. ____________________________________ The primary focus of the music program at St. Martin of Tours is to support the singing of hymns and responses in the liturgy and to lift the hearts and minds of the faithful through the great repertoire that belongs to the Church. The education of the next generation of church musicians through the Schola Cantorum program for young singers is also an important focus for the parish. “Since there weren’t any people, I decided to fill it with music.” – Fr. Vernon Robertson With St. Martin of Tours facing certain closure in 1979, Fr. Vernon Robertson brought new life to the parish with his dedication to liturgy and music of the highest order, laying the foundation for the current music program. Celebrated in a resonant and exceptionally beautiful church, and accompanied by a landmark, historic pipe organ, the Masses at St. Martin’s are always filled with music of the highest caliber. Monday – Thursday 12:00pm - Organ Mass Saturday 4:00pm - Vigil Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers Sunday 9:00am - English Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers 10:30am - Choral High Mass in the Ordinary Form 12:15pm - Choral High Mass in the Extraordinary Form How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and
Ubi Caritas by Paul M. Weber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnRZjLKZfz0 Weber Flos de Radice Jesse by Praetorius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHOrTKUTFd0
Music at St. Martin of Tours “Omnes gentes, pláudite mánibus, iubiláte Deo in voce exsultatiónis” O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy. ____________________________________ The primary focus of the music program at St. Martin of Tours is to support the singing of hymns and responses in the liturgy and to lift the hearts and minds of the faithful through the great repertoire that belongs to the Church. The education of the next generation of church musicians through the Schola Cantorum program for young singers is also an important focus for the parish. “Since there weren’t any people, I decided to fill it with music.” – Fr. Vernon Robertson With St. Martin of Tours facing certain closure in 1979, Fr. Vernon Robertson brought new life to the parish with his dedication to liturgy and music of the highest order, laying the foundation for the current music program. Celebrated in a resonant and exceptionally beautiful church, and accompanied by a landmark, historic pipe organ, the Masses at St. Martin’s are always filled with music of the highest caliber. Monday – Thursday 12:00pm - Organ Mass Saturday 4:00pm - Vigil Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers Sunday 9:00am - English Mass with Hymns and Gregorian Propers 10:30am - Choral High Mass in the Ordinary Form 12:15pm - Choral High Mass in the Extraordinary Form How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and
How you can be involved in the St. Martin of Tours Music Program Audition: For more information about joining the choir, please contact the Director of Sacred Music & Organist through the parish office, (502) 582-2827. Volunteer: The music program is always in need of volunteers to help with special projects and with outreach. Please contact us if you are interested in offering your time and talent. Financial Support: Music at St. Martin of Tours is made possible through support from donors. If you wish to help ensure a vibrant music program please consider donating to the Adopt a Singer Fund or the Organ Restoration Fund.