Liturgical Music

God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises. A cry from deep within our being, music is a way for God to lead us to the realm of higher things. As St. Augustine says, “Singing is for the one who loves." Music is therefore a sign of God’s love for us and of our love for him. (Sing to the Lord, 1-2)

The Archdiocese of New Orleans is committed to fostering sung participation of all the faithful, the promotion of quality liturgical music, and to the formation of all musicians: from the music director to the volunteer cantor; from the organist to the guitarist; and choir members of all ages, so that all God's people might sing his praises with love and joy.