Tumacacori national historical park - Choir loft

The community at Tumacácori might have supported a dozen singers and musicians playing instruments such as trumpet, oboe, bassoon, flute, and zither (guitar). Singers and musicians memorized up to twenty-five songs in Latin, Spanish, and O’odham for Masses, processions, and other ceremonies.

The small community at Tumacácori might have supported eight to ten choir members and the same number of musicians playing instruments such as trumpet, oboe, bassoon, flute, and zither (guitar).

Although few could read or write, singers and musicians memorized up to twenty-five songs for four different Masses and other religious rituals. They sang in Latin, Spanish, and O'odham. The excellent acoustics of the church would have made the music and singing of the High Mass resound with beauty.