"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value...
the main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words,
it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy." -- Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
Whether through the singing of the people, the singing of the Cathedral Choirs, or the playing of the Cathedral organs, the Cathedral music program brings the Church's rich tradition of Sacred Music to each Cathedral Liturgy, allowing all to experience God through the beauty of music.
After 102 years of service, the W. W. Kimball gallery organ located in the choir loft is no longer functional. The piecemeal repairs are never-ending, costly, and do nothing to permanently fix the problems. The only remaining functional instrument is the Allen organ located in the gallery. A professional evaluation of the Cathedral Organ was conducted in 2014 and can be veiwed here. The parish leadership is discussing long-term strategies to replace the gallery organ with a new instrument which will last for the next 100 years.