The Basilica’s music series at the 5:00pm Saturday Mass of Anticipation.
October 5: Mirandola Ensemble; Nicholas Chalmers, Artistic Director
November 9: Saint Mary’s University Choir; Zoraida Oyola-Rebaza, Director
November 16: Ramond Mitchell, baritone
December 7: Bergen Baker, soprano
December 14: National Lutheran Choir; Jennaya Robison, Director
December 21: The Tarnished Brass
January 18 (MLK Weekend): Dr. Merrin Guice Gill – Cantiones Sacres: Works from Classical to Spirituals
January 25: Lumina Women’s Ensemble; Linda Kachelmeier, Artistic Director
February 1: St. John the Evangelist Church Staff Singers (St. Paul, MN)
February 8: Laura LeVoir, soprano
February 15: Our Lady of Grace Men’s Chorus
February 22: The Dream Songs Project Duo: Alyssa Anderson, mezzo-soprano, and Joseph Spoelstra, guitar
March 1: The Lake Wobegon Brass Band; Chris Ravndal, Director
March 8: The Master Singers; Frank A. Watkins, Director
March 15: Wartburg Ritterchor; Lee Nelson, Director
March 22: Border CrosSing; Ahmed Anzaldúa, Director
April 5: University of St. Thomas Liturgical Choir; Elena Zolnick, Director; Jacob Benda, Organist
NO ENSEMBLES DURING HOLY WEEK/EASTER
April 26: Luther College Collegiate Chorale; Adrianna Tam, Director
May 3: Angelica Cantanti Con Brio Choir; Ann Williams, Director
May 10: spēro (Drake University); Dr. Eric Barnum, Director
May 17: Minnesota Boychoir; Mark Johnson, Director
May 24: Partners in Praise Girl’s & Women’s Choirs; Julia Fahey, Director
Translated from Latin, Missa Choralis literally means “Choral Mass.” This simple translation, however, only begins to illustrate the wide breadth and variety in voices, instruments, and ensembles that contribute to The Basilica’s music series at the 5:00pm Saturday Mass of Anticipation.
The Missa Choralis Series reflects the vibrant musical diversity of our vast region and global community while fostering the stewardship of musical arts—choral and instrumental alike. A rich variety of choral and instrumental musicians from many locales have visited The Basilica to share their inspired musical gifts, leaving behind a lasting artistic impression for many who come and listen.