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As music ministers, we strive for our music to “clothe the liturgy” in beauty and to encourage the “full, conscious, and active participation of the faithful” in singing at mass. We offer our music with joy and reverence, whether in a choir, as a cantor, or as an instrumentalist. We would love for you to join our ministry as you share your gifts and grow in faith! All are welcome.
Please contact music directors Marie Murray or Josh Sarmiento at [email protected] for more information.Our Music Ministry needs YOU!
Do you play an instrument? Love to sing? Want to help the music ministry? Use your gifts to serve the Lord and our parish! Here are five opportunities to join us.
- Chancel Choir (high school & up) - Sings at 10 am Sunday Mass
Director: Josh SarmientoThis Choir provides various styles of music and sings SATB (four-part harmony). Previous music experience is helpful, but certainly not required. Participants must simply possess a reasonably good singing voice (the ability to match and maintain pitch) and be willing to commit to rehearsals and liturgies. This choir is for ages 15-100. Rehearsal time is on Tuesday from 7-8:30PM every week starting on August 16th.
- Youth Choir (2nd grade - 8th grade) - Sings at 12 pm Sunday Mass once a month during the school year
Director: Marie MurrayIf your child loves to sing, joining the choir is a great way for them to be good stewards of their gifts! Children can lead the assembly in song, helping others to fully and actively participate in the liturgy, just as the adults do! All youth and children in grades 2-8 are welcome. The cantor role for this group is open to youth who are mature enough to understand their responsibilities and to carry them out well and with appropriate reverence. Rehearsal time is on Tuesday from 5:45-6:45PM. Calendar will be provided in August. You can register HERE!
- Contemporary Choir (middle school and up, adults welcome, too) - Sings at Sunday 5 pm Mass
Director: Marie MurrayThis group’s mission is to encourage and support congregational singing by providing good liturgical music in a contemporary, charismatic style. Instrumentalists and singers welcome. Special emphasis is placed on outreach to our teens and young adults. Rehearsal time is on Sundays at 3:30 pm.
- Cantor
Cantors must be someone with a skill to sing, a desire to lead, a love for the people, and a faith-filled heart that praises God. Those called to this ministry must commit to independent rehearsal time and preparation. Cantors are usually members of one of the choirs.- Instrumentalists
Instrumentalists heighten the beauty of the music for the assembly. Woodwinds, strings, brass, guitar, and percussion are welcome! Those that wish to share their music during the liturgy may do so regularly, or even seasonally, depending on ability.
Please fill out THIS Music Ministry Interest Form to tell us more about how you'd like to serve.We hope that all join us in celebrating God's glory through the gift of music!
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Contact Us
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Josh Sarmientomusicstamericigh.comCo-Director of Music Ministry -
Marie Murraymusicstamericigh.comCo-Director of Music Ministry
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