Mission Statement:
The goal of the music ministry is to help congregants worship the Lord as best they can. “The mass is our utmost response to His utmost love.” The music ministry serves the congregation with leadership, an example of reverence, and creating beautiful music that serves the joy, gravity and sanctity of the Holy Mass.
Schedule of music ministry:
5pm mass: Cantor and Organ
8:30am mass: Cantor and Organ
10:30am mass: Choir/Cantor/Organ
6pm mass: Contemporary Ensemble
Description of Choirs:
The Children’s Choir sings at established times throughout the year, such as one Sunday in Advent, and Palm Sunday. Please contact Elena if your child is interested in singing!
The Contemporary Ensemble plays for the 6pm mass every Sunday (reflecting the academic calendar). Rehearsal is before the 6pm mass.
Student Leaders is a scholarship program for gifted high school musicians in the community who can commit to each Sunday the Principal Choir sings, as well as Christmas and Holy Week. Choristers need not be members of the parish to join, but musical preparation outside of rehearsal (held before mass on Sunday) is expected and most of the Student Leaders have experience reading music. The goal of the Student Leaders is to inspire people of all ages and walks of life to grow closer to God through the vast tradition of sacred music.
The Principal Choir sings at each 10:30am mass, between Labor Day and the end of the Easter Season. Rehearsal is on pre-established dates, approximately once a month, from 9:40-10:25am between Sunday masses. This ensemble primarily focuses on standard repertoire of the American Catholic tradition and leading the congregation in hymns.
If you are a member of the Principal Choir, or would like to join us, materials and information for preparing for each Sunday can be found below. Please email Elena at: elenatbird@gmail.com for more information.
Choral Music Schedule:
3/10 Adoramus te christe (music in packet!)
Rehearsal Track
3/19 Music for the Feast day of St. Joseph, 7pm Candlelight Mass
Mass Setting 11 in GATHER (starting with 302)
GLORIA Rehearsal track (START AT 1:56)
SANCTUS Rehearsal track:
MYSTERIUM FIDEI Rehearsal track:
AVE REGINA CAELORUM Rehearsal track:
***Please see Elena for music packet
4/14 Palm Sunday: Hosanna, blessed is he! (music in packet--will meet for additional rehearsal)
Rehearsal Track:
4/19 Good Friday Music TBA 3pm Service
Hymns for March and Lent: See document below