Do You Know Even Seminarians Are Talented Musicians??? (Learn More)

 *Sacred Music in seminary formation* !!!St Joseph major seminary Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State is a reference point!!

All seminarians receive formation in the Church’s treasury of sacred music so as to enable them to glorify God, and sanctify and edify the faithful through the use of their voices and development of their musical talents. This formation enables them to understand the role of sacred music in the Church’s liturgy and in parish life, making it possible to sing the Mass and other liturgies of the Church according to the prescribed melodies of the Roman rite, as well as to give intelligent guidance to parish programs of sacred music and work well with parish musicians according to the demands of future pastoral ministry.

All seminarians participate in liturgies by singing. Sacred music is employed at every Seminary liturgy and seminarians are expected to sing Mass settings, antiphons, and hymns, where appropriate. House music rehearsals, at which attendance is mandatory for all, are held periodically.

Seminarians are encouraged to audition to be a part of the schola cantorum (choir) or to serve as an organist or cantor. Rehearsals of the schola cantorum are obligatory for those men whose house job is singing in the schola. Cantors are assigned each week from amongst men who serve in the schola cantorum or other competent volunteers.

In preparation for priestly ministry, seminarians will learn how to sing all parts of the Mass as prescribed in the Roman Missal, as well as the Liturgy of the Hours according to the musical customs of the house. Voice lessons which address vocal technique, music reading, ear training, and preparation for the Seminary house liturgies .

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