The choir will sing works by Charles Villiers Stanford, a 19th century English cathedral organist and composer. The prelude recital - beginning at 5:00 p.m. – will feature Joseph Ripka, Canon Musician at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. Click Hereto view the worship bulletin online.
The prelude recital and vespers combined will last less than one hour. This is a perfect opportunity to invite a non-Catholic friend to experience music, prayer, and fellowship at the Cathedral. A reception will follow in Monsignor Connor Center. All are welcome.
Sunday, October 13 – 4:00 p.m.
Choral Mass – The Centennial of Our Lady’s Cathedral
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of our Cathedral Church, a Mass will be celebrated with Gala dinner to follow. The Cathedral Choir and Brass will perform music by Charles-Marie Widor, Normand Gouin, Roarke McKinzie, and others under the direction of Nolan Patrick Reilly, assisted by Dr. Damin Spritzer, Associate Professor of Organ at the University of Oklahoma. Mass is open to the public. All are welcome!
Sunday, October 27 – 4:00 p.m.
Spooktacular
A Halloween concert and trick-or-treat event for the whole family. We will begin in the Cathedral with spooky organ music. Following the brief concert, trick-or-treating will take place in Monsignor Connor Center. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, November 17 – 5:00 p.m.
Choral Vespers with Organ Recital Prelude
The Cathedral Choir will sing works by Henry Walford Davies and John Sheppard. The prelude recital will feature Lyndon Meyer, Director of Music at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tulsa, and Music Director of the Tulsa Opera. A reception will follow in Monsignor Connor Center. A reception will follow in Monsignor Connor Center. Click Hereto view the worship bulletin online.
Friday, November 22 – 7:00 p.m.
Christopher Ganza in Concert
Dr. Christopher Ganza, Organist and Director of Music at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota, has earned awards for his playing, including First Prize in the Paul and Ruth Manz Scholarship Competition, the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival National Competition, the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competition, and the John R. Rodland Memorial Scholarship Competition. Notable recital appearances include the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI, the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL, and Baylor University in Waco, TX.
This concert will last roughly one hour and is free and open to the public, though donations will be accepted at the end of the concert. A reception will follow.
Sunday, December 8 – 5:00 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
This popular Advent concert is a combination of music and scripture that dates to the late 19th century. Attendees listen to lessons from scripture which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol, hymn, or anthem that reflects on the lesson's message. Free and open to the public, a reception will follow. Childcare will be provided free of charge.
This year, Advent Lessons and Carols at Our Lady’s Cathedral will return to KUCO Classical Radio as a live broadcast.
Sunday, February 9 – 5:00 p.m.
Choral Vespers with Organ Recital Prelude
The Cathedral Choir will sing works by George Dyson and John Rutter and the prelude recital will feature Casey Cantwell, Director of Music at Trinity Episcopal Church, Tulsa.
A reception will follow in Monsignor Connor Center. All are welcome.
Sunday, March 16 – 5:00 p.m.
Choral Vespers with Organ Recital Prelude
The Cathedral Choir will sing Vespers during the Lenten Season featuring Gregorian Chant and renaissance anthems from the Apse of the Cathedral. The recital will feature Rebecca te Velde, a published Oxford composer and Organist Emeritus at First Presbyterian, Stillwater.
A reception will follow in Monsignor Connor Center. All are welcome.
Saturday, April 5 – 7:00 p.m.
Rachel Mahon in Concert
Rachel Mahon is the Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral, England, where she is responsible for training and conducting the Cathedral Choir and running the music program. Prior to this, she was Assistant Organist at Chester Cathedral, and was Organ Scholar at St Paul's Cathedral in London, England, making history as the first female organist on staff in its 1400-year history. She tours the world giving concerts and coaching choirs.
This concert will last roughly one hour and is free and open to the public, though donations will be accepted at the end of the concert. A reception will follow.
Sunday, May 18 – 5:00 p.m.
Choral Vespers with Organ Recital Prelude
The choirs of Our Lady's Cathedral (Catholic) and St. Paul's Cathedral (Episcopal) will sing works by Herbert Howells. The prelude recital will feature David Henning, Director of Music at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston.
A reception will follow in Monsignor Connor Center. All are welcome.