St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parramatta is recruiting singers to participate in its music ministry program.

A number of options are available, depending on level of skill and availability.

1. St Patrick's Choir
   SATB choir which sings for the 11.00am Solemn Mass 3 Sundays per month.  Wednesday Choir Practice 7.00 – 8.30pm.  A basic audition is required.  A pleasant voice and basic sight reading skills are necessary.
2. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Schola
   An occasional choir for singers with advanced music skills.  Repertoire ranges from chant and 16th century a cappella polyphony to contemporary choral works.
3. The Gregorian Schola
   For singers interested in the chant tradition, for liturgies on solemn feasts.
4. Cathedral Cantors
   Confident singers are required to join the team of rostered cantors who lead the music for the Vigil Mass, 9.30am, 11.00am and 6.00pm Sunday Masses.

Organ Scholarship

The cathedral also offers an Organ Scholarship for a piano or keyboard player to learn the art of organ playing in the liturgy.  Applicants over 16 years with 6th grade level keyboard skills are welcome to apply.

For further details or to arrange an audition with the Director of Music, Bernard Kirkpatrick, please call  8839 8433 or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join St. Patrick’s Cathedral Music Ministry

The music ministry at St. Patrick’s is always looking for new people to join the team of musicians who serve the liturgical life of the cathedral.  Using one’s God given musical talents in the service of the church and its liturgy is a rewarding experience. (Read the cantors testimonies in each profile).

If you are interested in joining one of the various groups (Choir, Schola, Gregorian Schola or cantors) please contact the Director of Music, Bernard Kirkpatrick on Tel. 8839 8433 or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

General Requirements of Music Ministers

Music ministers carry out a very specialised task in the liturgy at St. Patrick’s.  This therefore, requires that music ministers have the following skills:

1. Voice – a pure voice with flexible range suitable for leading the assembly or choral blending. (Not overly operatic – ie ability to control the use of vibrato)
2. Sight reading ability - basic reading skills for Parish Choir; Advanced reading skills for Schola and cantors.
3. Excellent presentation – all music ministers must present themselves well.  Tidy hair & dress; / disposition – welcoming & polite / deportment.
4. Commitment & Dedication -  all music ministers are expected to be well prepared (including practising at home!),  punctual - turning up in plenty of time, and present for scheduled engagements.   If absence of leave is required,  reasonable notice must be given.