Cathedral Cultural Series

Cathedral Cultural Series Sharing beautiful choral and organ music in Detroit's historic Blessed Sacrament Cathedral since 1975.

The Cathedral Cultural Series exists to bring residents of Detroit’s North End and all of Metro Detroit to a place of transcendent beauty in the grand stone sanctuary of historic Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. To that end, we host the best international, national, and local instrumentalists, singers, and organists for one-of-a-kind performances at reduced or no cost. As an avenue for the premiere of new works, the Cathedral Cultural Series presents diverse musical events from Gregorian Chant to Gospel. It has provided the opportunity to premier new works by Elwood Derr, Dr. James Hartway, Adolphus Hailstork, as well as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s premiere of Fanfare for a Sacred Occasion. The CCS is proud to host and support local musicians, including Mosaic, University of Michigan, the Detroit Children’s Choir, Wayne State University, Audivi, the Motor City Brass Quintet, and the choirs of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. The Cathedral Cultural Series has presented recitals by world acclaimed organists Olivier Latry, Simon Preston, Rudolf Innig, Pierre Cochereau, Marilyn Mason, and James Kibbie. Major choral performances include Chanticleer, the Tallis Scholars, the Vienna Boys Choir, and Detroit’s first performance of the Monteverdi 1610 Vespers on period instruments. As a nonprofit organization, funding is provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Kresge Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and private donations. Founded in 1974, the CCS is under the leadership of Dr. Horst Buchholz, Director of Sacred Music, Archdiocese of Detroit, Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Our next CCS concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of our Casavant organ is on *Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 PM*. Our e...
04/21/2026

Our next CCS concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of our Casavant organ is on *Sunday, April 26, at 4:00 PM*. Our esteemed guest organist is Dr. Frederick Hohman, one of the greatest organ virtuosos alive.

This concert is sponsored by the Casavant organ company in Quebec, Canada. All are welcome to attend at no cost, including free parking in the guarded lot right behind the cathedral, off Trowbridge.

Some more info about our guest artist can be found at https://www.frederickhohman.net/.

Here's a preview (though not using OUR organ) of Dr. Hohman's superb pedal technique! https://vimeo.com/197065805?fl=pl&fe=cm

In this video, made on December 23, 2016 in the Pro Organo studio, organ virtuoso and ORGAMUSE designer Frederick Hohman showcases a few of the features of the newly-unveiled digital music platform called the ORGAMUSE. He plays his 1976 organ transcription of The Flight of the Bumblebee, from the op...

Come and join us this Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to celebrate th...
03/13/2026

Come and join us this Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to celebrate the first of a series of concerts featuring the Casavant Organ.

Please visit this link for more information on this historic organ:
https://youtu.be/esxwBm1DT2c?si=OerrenmF-eQdB4r9

This concert is FREE and open to the public. Come and bring a friend.

Please feel free to forward this message and post on social media. Thank you!

Donations may be made to the Cathedral Cultural Series here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=TWLAK6SKDWLMJ

Upcoming concerts:

Sunday, April 26, 2026 – 4 PM
Organ Recital
Featuring one of America’s greatest organ virtuosos, Dr. Frederick Hohman

Monday, May 11, 2026 – 7 PM
Organ Recital with Prof. Nicole Keller from the University of Michigan in collaboration with the Detroit Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

All concerts are held at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament,
9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226.
Secure, free parking available behind the church.

11/14/2025

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9844 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI
48202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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+13138656300

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