The music program at the cathedral exists for many reasons: to glorify God; to edify the people; to provide an outlet for persons with God-given talent to exercise their gifts; to educate and to nurture; to contribute to the artistic life of the greater community; and to provide a community of respect and concern within the cathedral parish-the "choir family."

To this end, the cathedral supports the work of various choirs. This includes the newly formed Cathedral Choir for Boys & Girls for young singers, grades 3 to 12. The program combines music education and singing and is designed in such a way as to not interfere with singers' home parishes. The cathedral supports the work of diocesan parishes with this youth choir and also through occasional workshops and festivals for Episcopal church choirs and musicians.

The cathedral augments the artistic life of Cincinnati by offering Music Live at Lunch, a free bi-weekly Tuesday recital series, through occasional choir concerts and festival liturgies, and through the perennial Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. In addition to the staple Anglican cathedral repertoire, the cathedral also actively supports the inclusion of both folk-based and studied music of African-Americans and aims to stimulate the creation of new works.

Charles Hogan is our interim music director. He is bringing exciting new direction to our music programs, including weekly evensong services.

The cathedral's pipe organ is a uniquely American-style Holtkamp. For specifications, click here.