The Cathedral has two principal choirs who sing at the Sunday liturgies. The Cathedral Choristers sing at the 9:00 AM service and the Cathedral Choir sings at the 11:15 AM service. The Cathedral Chamber Choir, a smaller ensemble of highly skilled musicians drawn from the Cathedral Choir, assists at many services and occasionally visits parishes throughout the Diocese of the Rio Grande. The Cathedral Choirs always seek new voices and welcome singers of any level or tradition of faith practice. For inquiries about the Choirs, contact Iain Quinn, the Director of Cathedral Music at (505) 247-1581, extension 12 or by e-mail (click here).

Cathedral Choristers

The Cathedral Chorister program offers to children ages 6-14 a unique musical experience working with other children in preparation and weekly performance of the finest choral music written for children's voices. Chorister form friendships with other music-loving children from Albuquerque and beyond. They receive expert instruction in music-reading and ensemble performance skills, and enjoy educational excursions to concerts of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles. An annual week-long summer program and participation in summer courses of the Royal School of Church Music throughout the USA also form an important part of the program. Auditions for the Chorister program take place throughout the year. For inquiries about the Choirs, contact Iain Quinn, the Director of Cathedral Music at (505) 247-1581, extension 12 or by e-mail (click here).

Cathedral Choir

The Cathedral Choir is recognized as one of the finest choral ensembles in the region. In addition to Sunday morning responsibilities, the Cathedral Choir also sings for monthly services of Choral Evensong and on major feasts. In 2006 the Cathedral Choir undertook an East Coast tour, singing the Sunday Choral Eucharist as St. Thomas' Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City, and two services of Choral Evensong at Washington National Cathedral. In 2007, they toured to the United Kingdom, with week-long residencies at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and Canterbury Cathedral. The Cathedral Choir participates in the Cathedral Commissions program. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM, although there are occasional additional commitments. Audition to the Choir is by audition with Iain Quinn, the Director of Cathedral Music at (505) 247-1581, extension 12 or by e-mail (click here).

Cathedral Choir at Canterbury Cathedral

Cathedral Chamber Choir

The Cathedral Chamber Choir is a group who specialize in contemporary works and music written for small ensembles. The size of the Chamber Choir is flexible, depending on the repertoire being performed. The members are drawn primarily from the Cathedral Choir but also include guest singers.

Guest Directors

The Cathedral has a long history of welcoming guest directors to lead the Cathedral Choir during short-term residencies. These have recently included Malcolm Archer (St. Paul's Cathedral, London), Dr. James Litton (American Boychoir), Dr. Gerre Hancock (St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York), Bruce Neswick (Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta), and Dr. Murray Somerville (Harvard University).