Music at the Cathedral
Our long-standing and active music program serves both our worship congregations and the Hartford community at large. Quality instruments, accomplished and dedicated musicians, community programs and a historic worhsip space with glorious acoustics encourage congregational participation in our worship. Our mission and purpose is to facilitate and help lead the congregation to worship in the Anglican tradition.
Cathedral Choir
Founded in 1884 as a men and boys choir, the Cathedral Choir has grown to include everyone! The choir sings nearly every Sunday and for special liturgies from September to June. The choir sings a widely varied repertoire ranging from plainchant up to 21st century composers. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cathedral Choir, please contact the Music Director, Marianne Vogel at directorofmusic@cccathedral.org.
Latino/Hispanic Music Ministry
Our Latino/Hispanic Music Ministry supports our 12:30pm Spanish-lanugage services and special bilingual liturgies. In addition to singing in Spanish. this ministry plays instruments such as flutes, guitars and charango, often collaborating with the Cathedral Choir. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Latino/Hispanic Music Ministry, please contact coordinators Pedro Cirilo Coral and Nelson Mena.
Instruments
Hubbard Harpsicord
French double harpsichord by Hubbard, professionally re-built in 2007 by Anderson. It has a disposition of 2x8’ and 1x4’ choirs, a buff stop, and coupling keyboards.
Meneely carillon
The Cathedral’s bell tower was enlarged in 1912 to accommodate
this 12-bell carillon.