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Music at the Cathedral of St Stephen


The Cathedral of St Stephen boasts a strong lively music program. As music is a gift of God, it is fitting that this great gift should be used to give glory to God through our regular worship. It also reflects the energy, skill and genius of composing and performing musicians over centuries of activity.
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The St Stephen’s music program is staffed by both professional and voluntary musicians. Organist and cantor accompany all Sunday masses, and choirs lead two of them. The Cathedral has its own concert series, which features both Cathedral musicians, and other local and international artists. The Cathedral also hosts concerts given by outside organisations. The Jubilee pipe organ is a recent addition to Cathedral resources and is a significant benefit and inspiration to all worshipers as well as the wider Brisbane community. 

The Cathedral of St Stephen strongly encourages the vocal participation of the assembly in its worship. Its organists, cantors and choirs provide effective leadership in the congregational singing of hymns, psalms, responses and parts of the mass. At the same time, the Cathedral recognises that music performed by musicians and heard by the congregation also proclaims the Word and supports the prayer and praise of the assembly.

Weekday masses are generally unaccompanied, though on solemnities and certain feast days and the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, an organist and cantor may lead them.

The Marian Mass on Saturday at 11.30am is led by organist and cantor, as is the Vigil Mass on Saturday at 6.00pm and the Sunday morning 8.00 Mass. Organist and cantor also lead the Sunday evening 7.30 Mass with music that is slightly more contemporary. On the first Sunday of each month the Cathedral hosts a Young Adult Mass at 7.30pm which features small instrumental and vocal ensembles.

The   Cathedral Choir    sings at the 10am Sunday Mass, and the   Cathedral Schola or Chorale    sing at the 12 noon Mass.
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Morning Prayer is celebrated with the singing of psalms and hymns every Friday at 8.30am, and daily during Advent and Lent.
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  • Staff
  • Service Music
  • Cathedral Choir
  • Schola
  • Chorale
  • The Organs
  • Concert Series
  • Support the Music​
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The Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane

Most Rev Mark Coleridge - Archbishop of Brisbane
​Very Rev. Fr Anthony Mellor - Dean
249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane   QLD   4000  Australia
​Office Hours:  8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
​email:  cathedral@bne.catholic.net.au

Tel: (07) 3324 3030
Int: +61 7 3324 3030
Mass Info: (07) 3324 3011
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Welcome
    • Mission Statement
    • History
    • The Saints of our Parish
    • THE PRECINCT >
      • St Stephen's Cathedral
      • St Stephen's Chapel
      • St Patrick's Church
      • Francis Rush Centre
      • Works of Art
    • Safeguarding
    • Leadership & Staff
    • St Patrick's Church, Fortitude Valley
  • COMMUNITY
    • Pastoral & Finance Councils
    • Cathedral Guides & Welcomers
    • MUSIC >
      • Music Department
      • Staff (Music)
      • Service Music
      • Cathedral Choir
      • Schola
      • Chorale
      • The Organs
      • Concert Series
      • Support the Music
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG)
    • St Vincent de Paul Society - Cathedral Conference
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Other Groups & Ministries
  • MASS & RECONCILIATION
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • First Communion
    • Reconciliation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • RCIA
    • Funerals
  • NEWS & CALENDAR
    • Newsletters and Prayer Sheets
    • Resources for Prayer At Home
    • Parish Calendar
    • Concert Series
    • For the Common Good
  • CONTACTS & LINKS
    • Contact Details & Location
    • Forms & Downloads
    • Payments & Donations
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
    • Other Queensland Dioceses
    • The Vatican
    • Policies & Disclaimers
    • Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference
    • Centacare Brisbane
  • STAY CONNECTED