purpose Archives - The Spiritual Cantor

Devotions for Catholic Musicians

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Guidelines, Music, Prayers, Tips

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...

7 Surprising Things About Cantoring You Didn’t Know

by Gessica | Cantor, Choir, Guidelines, Music, Psalms

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...

5 Expectations of a Cantor

by Gessica | Cantor, Guidelines, Sing, Technique, Vowels

If you are at all familiar with the term cantor, you know it is a term for a song-leader at Mass. More traditionally, a leader within the Jewish sect of music and chant. If you have no idea, know that the roles of a cantor far surpass just being a leader of music....