The Place Of The Cantor In Worship

The cantor played an important role in biblical and ancient worship. The role of the cantor is being recovered in contemporary worship. This article explains how and where to use the cantor in the liturgy, with reference to Roman Catholic liturgy in particular. The cantor is becoming an integral role in our worship. With that trend comes important questions. Who should these persons be? How can we find them? And what should they do? Qualifications of a Cantor The cantor should be a person who has a good voice and who is able to carry a tune. Asking for such persons through the parish bulletin is not recommended; you'll likely get some very well-intentioned people who cannot sing. It is better for you to approach candidates who have proven they can sing in one of the parish music groups. The cantor should be someone who feels comfortable standing in front of the assembly and leading the people in song. For some, this comes naturally. Others will need to work on this skill. Canto…