Hawaii Catholic Herald Robert M. Mondoy was a prolific musician, composer, director and arranger of sacred music who brought an enthusiastic infusion of island culture into his life’s work. Whether he was pounding on a pipe organ, strumming an ukulele or singing with full voice in churches across the diocese, Mondoy’s liturgical music beautifully blended […]
Appreciation: Joining the heavenly chorus
By Patrick Downes Special to the Herald If you have attended a major liturgical celebration in Hawaii over the past four decades, you have sung Robert Mondoy’s music. Whether they were for solemn feast days, ordinations, funerals or special commemorations, the compositions and arrangements of the Molokai-born musician have permanently enriched island worship. For Rob, […]
Reflection: More than ‘the Maestro’
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald For as long as I can remember, I simply knew him as “the Maestro.” My first memory of Robert Mondoy dates back to 2005. I had just turned 12 years old and was serving as an altar server at my aunt and uncle’s wedding at the Cathedral Basilica […]
Mahalo, Maestro Mondoy
By Esther Tokars Special to the Herald There’s a universality that happens when music strikes a chord within a human heart and soul. You hear a note, and your heart can swell. You hear a melody, and your eyes can tear. You hear the keys of the piano being played, and hope, joy and calm […]