Music

Organ Recital:

Friday, September 30, 
7 pm, Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Works of J. S. Bach and Maurice Duruflé

Dr. Jared Ostermann is the Director of Music at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls, SD.

As music director, Jared oversees all liturgical music and conducts three adult choirs, as well as serving as Artistic Director of the Cathedral Sacred Arts Series. In addition to his work at the Cathedral Jared teaches organ at the University of South Dakota. 

Jared holds degrees from the University of Kansas (B.M., D.M.A.) and the University of Notre Dame (M.S.M.). As a concert organist Jared has been awarded prizes at numerous prestigious competitions. Current projects include performing the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Areas of teaching and research interest include organ performance and pedagogy, service playing and improvisation, organ building and design, and Roman Catholic ritual and musical history. 

Choral Workshops:
Saturday, October 1 
8:45 am, Sacred Heart Parish Hall/Choir Loft

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

• 8:15 – 8:45 Daily Mass (church, no music), all welcome

• 8:45 – 9:15 Participants’ Information, pre-registration required:

On parish website 

Or call Parish Office 605-225-7065

Coffee, water and light snacks will be setup in the parish hall

• 9:15 - 10:30  The Theological and Ritual Context of Liturgical Music

In this talk we will discuss what the sacred liturgy is, and what role music plays in the liturgy. We will also examine the structure of the Mass, and discuss how theology and ritual structure can help us choose and perform music in the liturgy.

• 11:00 - 12:15 Practical Tips for Cantors and Choirs

In this workshop we will discuss some simple ways cantors and choir members can improve their musical offerings and leadership in the liturgy. We will rehearse music together to illustrate helpful techniques and strategies for parish choirs.

12:15 – 1:00 Lunch served (no cost, free will donation)

Music is intimately tied to our worship of God in the liturgy. Here at Sacred Heart we have several musical opportunities to be apart of, including:

• Adult Choir
• Children's choir
• Teen choir
• Instrumental
• Piano / organ players

• www.adoremus.org
• www.musicasacra.com
• www.newliturgicalmovement.org
• www.ccwatershed.org
• http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/

• Frequently Asked Questions for Sacred Music
• Vatican II Documents
• A copy of the Liber Usualis can be downloaded here: http://www.ccwatershed.org/blog/2013/mar/19/1961-solesmes-liber-usualis-online-free-pdf/
• Simple English Propers
• Dispelling Eight Myths about Church Music Article