Roundup of Tips for Cantors
This post will outline all of the resources and tips I have compiled over my 2.5 year journey of discovering more about what it means to be a cantor. The music part of the cantoring comes easily to me since I have been classically trained as a choir teacher. The other...
My Favorite Catholic Christmas Hymns
Time for Christmas Hymns Again??? It is insane that it is already almost time for Advent again! Time flies around here. This past year has gone really fast. I had my third child in March, and he has filled out lives with more laughter and joy than I thought possible....
Advent: Spiritual Preparation for Christmas
Advent: Spiritual Preparation for Christmas For Catholics, the Advent season is upon us yet again. A time of preparing our hearts for the coming of our dear baby Jesus. There are obviously many things to prepare for this season. Grocery lists, gift lists, mountains of...
Traits That All Cantors Have (Even If You Don’t Know It)
What makes a cantor have certain traits? Some of them are learned, but most of them come naturally. I feel cantors are responsible for a lot. Mostly because some churches are not big enough for a choir, or because their parish needed a leader to help with music...
Devotions for Catholic Musicians
In the Old Testament of the Bible, God's people were praising Him through their dancing, playing, and singing. A lot. Their devotion was shown through prayers with a song. If singing is praying twice, these people had it down pat. I think it's no secret about the...
7 Ways to Reduce Stress as a Cantor
How to Reduce Stress as a Cantor Are you the type of person that gets stressed out easily? Are you afraid of crowds, afraid of speaking, or even singing in front of others? As cantors, we oftentimes have to face our fears. There are several factors of the job that...
7 Surprising Things About Cantoring You Didn’t Know
Full disclosure. Do you think anything about cantoring can suprise you? I will admit, when I first began cantoring, I had no idea really of what I was doing. It took me about 3 different cantoring experiences to really get a good idea of my role and responsibilities...
Our Role as Lay Persons in the Church
In the Church today, it seems that many are focused on the smaller parts of Mass. Is the music good? Did I learn something from the homily today? Were the children at the back of church actually quiet? I would love to say that I am never that way. It's simply not...
Cantoring Experiences: My Humble Take
I am a cantor in the Catholic Church. Some days I love volunteering and taking on the responsibility. Other days it’s a drag and a burden. Why, you ask? Is it simply because I have two young children who take much of my time and attention? It is because I volunteer...
recommended books & products
These links are affiliate links (which means I get compensated if you buy through my link), denoted by the *. I recommend these because I use them and refer to them often on this website. They will be invaluable tools to you as a Catholic cantor.
Sing to the Lord in Divine Worship - helps cantors understand their role in the Mass and the role of music in the Mass. Super heplful to me as I was learning more about being a cantor.
