Santa Sophia Catholic Church is blessed with one of the finest sacred music ministries in the Diocese of San Diego.
The mission of the sacred music ministry of Santa Sophia is to inspire people to worship God through sacred music. Saint Augustine said “he who sings, prays twice” and the music ministry is committed to building a “singing” church.
Our music ministry seeks to fill the church with the sound of singing in praise of God by using an eclectic mix of music from traditional to contemporary. Our desire is not just to hear the choir’s voice but to hear everyone's voice as the whole community is engaged in praising God. To build this atmosphere of singing, we need people to give of their time and talent in a dedicated way and join our sacred music ministry.
If you are a singer or instrumentalist and have a willing, generous spirit, then you are qualified to be in one of our choirs. Interested or need more information? Contact Suzanne Ballon
The Santa Sophia Saturday Ensemble consists of vocals, guitar, piano, flutes and violin. We are always seeking instrumentalists who have achieved an intermediate level of proficiency, as well as singers. This Mass is especially recommended for high school students and those who can’t attend the Tuesday evening choir rehearsal. Membership is open to adults, young adults and teens.
Season
Year Round
Rehearsal
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays, 4:00 pm in the choir loft
Mass
2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays, 4:30 pm Vigil and certain Holy Days
The Santa Sophia Singers is a choir of mixed voices, SATB, women and men, accompanied by the piano, organ, guitar and other instruments. We strive to achieve an eclectic mix of music in different styles, including traditional, spirited traditional and contemporary works. Membership is open to adults, young adults and eligible teens.
Season
Year Round
Rehearsal
Tuesday evenings 6:30pm-8:00pm in the DeMoor Room
Masses
8:00 or 10:00 am Sunday (except for 10:00 Mass every 4th Sunday) and certain Holy Days such as Christmas, Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil.
The Santa Sophia Kids’ Chorale (SSKC) reaches out with music to all the young people of our church grades 3 -8. The SSKC operates independently of the Academy Choir* and rehearses outside of school time. Students must register before coming to rehearsal.
Season
Year Round
Rehearsals
Thursday afternoon 4:00 – 5:00 pm in the Demoor Room
Mass
4th Sunday of the month at 10:00 am
*Please note that the SSKC is a separate children’s choir from the Santa Sophia Academy Liturgical Choir.
The Gaudete Choir (ages 6-9) and Jubilate Deo Choir (ages 9-18) with Canticle form an SATB Youth Schola of 60 young Catholics ages 8-18 that sings Gregorian chant, sacred polyphony, as well as some English, Spanish, and French hymns.
Learn more about Canticle: www.canticle.net
Contact: [email protected]
Season
Year Round
Rehearsals
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 6:00pm in the Verhooven Room, Jubilate Deo Choir (ages 9-18)
Thursdays at 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the Verhooven Room, Gaudete Choir (ages 6-9)
Mass
1st Saturdays of the month at 4:30pm
Holy Days throughout the year