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Connie Salazar |
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Connie is a
member of CAM, The Catholic Association of Musicians, and has been
involved in music ministry for twenty years. "My love and desire
to know God greatly increased while in high school and during that
time I became very involved in my church, especially the youth
choir. I discovered a wonderful way to share my gift; I could help
lead people in sung prayer and give glory to God. I knew it was my
calling." Since then, she has continued her ministry as cantor for
churches throughout Southern California. She has also acted as
cantor for various archdiocesan liturgies, including ordinations.
In 1994, Connie graduated
from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Music degree
with an emphasis in church music. In 1995 she joined the Coro de Los Angeles,
which was formed for World Youth Day in 1993. Because of her versatility and
lovely voice, she was invited to sing on recordings of nationally renowned
Catholic composers Bob Hurd, Jaime Cortez and Eleazar Cortez.
Connie has been asked to
share her music at Young Adult, Religious Education, Eucharistic, Liturgical and
Marian Conferences. In order to meet the overwhelming demand by conference
attendees and parishioners to record her music, she released her first compact
disc entitled "I Heard A Gentle Call" in 1997. With its contemplative mood and
gentle spirit, the album evokes a prayerful and relaxing tone. Diocesan priest
Father Patrick Rudolph contributed four beautiful songs to the collection,
including the title song.
Connie’s new release,
"Journey of Faith", offers a broad variety of music, from Father Patrick’s ever
joyful "Magnificat", to the contemporary songs "There’s and Angel" and "Who Do
You Say That I Am?", written by Southern California composer Cheryl Aranda. Also
included are two classic favorites, "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art."
This compilation highlights Connie’s interpretive style, as is evident on the
album’s poignant final song, "It Will Be Worth It All", written by Tommy Walker.
This collection is sure to please young and old alike!
You can listen to Connie's
music on EWTN Global Catholic Radio's daily music show "Catholic Jukebox".
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