Sacred Music
Summer Operetta Auditions
Operetta Casting Call: Counted as Mine
Scott Turkington, Director of Sacred Music
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is excited to announce that, as of July 1, 2022, Scott Turkington has become the new Director of Sacred Music at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Scott studied music at the University of Minnesota, the Boston Conservatory of Music and The Catholic University of America. Today, he is an accomplished organ recitalist and lecturer. In recent years, he has been the organist and choirmaster for Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Scott has many plans for the Shrine, beginning with building upon the work of previous directors, then exploring the Church’s treasury of sacred music, and ultimately expanding the Shrine’s choral, organ and congregational music liturgy.
Shrine Sacred Music Events
Traditional Latin Mass: The Annunciation
Traditional Latin Mass with music of the Messe ‘Cum jubilo’ (1966) by Maruice Duruflé, for baritone soloist (Alan Dunbar), men’s choir and organ (Samuel Backman). With choral motets by Duruflé and Palestrina, we integrate this famous musical setting of the Mass for Our Lady with the Holy Mass.
Passion Sunday Concert
Our annual Passion Sunday concert offers ample opportunity to meditate upon the Passion of Christ as we begin our journey into the holiest time of the Liturgical Year. Conductor Andrew McDonald will lead the forces of choir, soloists and organ in dramatic musical portrayals of penitential texts, including Kyrie (Lord, have mercy.), Da pacem Domine […]
Mexican Baroque: Music from New Spain
Join us as we celebrate the music of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, the Cathedral’s famed music director from 1628 to 1664. His music played a key role in the Cathedral’s consecration in 1649.
Choir Camp 2025
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be hosting our 3rd annual Choir Camp! See registration information below. Space is limited; sign up soon! Ages 7-13 are welcome to the week-long Choir Camp. The children will study different elements of music in an engaging atmosphere and have the opportunity to sing for Mass. The days […]