"He who sings prays twice." - St. Augustine of Hippo

The St. Cecilia Women's Residence rang with melodies on November 21, the vigil of the feastday of the house's patroness, St. Cecilia. This famous virgin martyr is well-known for her love of music. As such, the residence ladies' Annual Music Night held in her honour is a much-anticipated event each year. The entire Academy was invited to an evening of food, fellowship, and song at the house. After a dessert buffet prepared by the household and a rousing game of "Guess Back," the students pulled out their instruments. Old favourites were sung again with relish, while new songs brought colour. The tunes ranged from old Irish folk songs to contemporary country hits. At one point the students revisited the show tunes of last year's theatrical production, "Oliver!", singing the songs they knew so well from countless rehearsals. A number of students showed their talent at playing such instruments as fiddle, guitar, Celtic harp, piano, clarinet, penny whistle, and drums. Prof. John Paul Meenan, a regular at any Academy event involving music, showed once again that he could jam with the best of them. When at last the party drew to a close, all were in high spirits, refreshed by the beauty and boisterousness of God's gift of music. St. Cecilia, pray for us.