To have or not have a cantor?

mjlav1901 · May 2012

I'm having a Catholic wedding in New Orleans and am on a limited budget.I love the sound of a violin and cello but the music coordinator said if we have a cantor singer we would also have to have a piano.so all of that would cost 1000 instead of just the 500 for the violin and cello duet like i wanted. Is it really necessary to have a cantor?

NOLAbridealmost · May 2012

I'd skip the cantor if the church will allow you to. I know some churches require a cantor that is familiar with the ins and outs of the Mass, but I also know that Catholic churches in NOLA tend to be a little more accommodating of bride's preferences than other cities. Are you saying the music director said you must have a cantor and also a piano? Or are you saying if you elect to have a cantor then you must also have a piano? If it's the first one, I don't think you've got a choice in the matter except to cut the cello and violin to save $.

mjlav1901 · May 2012

It was the music director (hired outside the church) that said if we have a cantor we have to also have a piano. The church itself does not require a cantor. I can't fathom spending $500 for someone to sing 3 songs. 2 of my friends didn't have them and I didn't even notice. Someone just read the responsorial and everything else was instrumental.

bibliophile2010 · May 2012

If you have music otherwise, you really should have someone sing the psalm and lead the sung mass parts.

Only your church/priest/music director can tell you if they will require it.

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