This grand occasion brought together students from various schools, their dedicated teachers, forming a symphony orchestra and massed choir to harmoniously merge with the Cathedral choir, creating an awe-inspiring musical experience within the sacred precincts of the Cathedral.

Cathedral Director of Music Jacinta Jakovcevic has this week highlighted that despite the challenges presented by COVID and with only six week preparation, more than 60 students and teachers participated in the annual Orchestral Mass.

After a year break due to covid restrictions, the Orchestral Mass held its largest event in its’ sixth-year history – with the involvement of a 68-piece orchestra and a total of 115 choir members from WA schools (Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church and public schools) – joining the St Mary’s Cathedral choir at its’ 11am Sunday Mass on 25 July, celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.