Help the congregation lift their voices to the Lord!
MUSIC MINISTRY
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
We want to offer an encouragement to those who are perhaps hesitant or timid about singing during the Mass because they “have a poor voice” or “don’t know how to sing well.” Our bishops in the United States actually addressed this very sentiment in a document entitled “Sing to the Lord.” What they say is below, we would encourage taking their instruction to heart!
“13b. The quality of our participation in such sung praise comes less from our vocal ability than from the desire of our hearts to sing together of our love for God. Participation in the Sacred Liturgy both expresses and strengthens the faith that is in us. 14. Our participation in the Liturgy is challenging. Sometimes, our voices do not correspond to the convictions of our hearts. At other times, we are distracted or preoccupied by the cares of the world. But Christ always invites us to enter into song, to rise above our own preoccupations, and to give our entire selves to the hymn of his Paschal Sacrifice for the honor and glory of the Most Blessed Trinity.”
ADULT MUSIC LITURGY OPPORTUNITIES
The Adult Choir sings at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month from September through early May. The Adult Choir will also sing at the 9:00 a.m. Christmas Mass.
Rehearsals are on Mondays at 6:30 – 8 p.m. The full choir schedule can be found in the pdf file below. We are structuring the rehearsals such that it will be accessible for those with no prior musical experience while still being challenging for longtime musicians. For all parishioners 18+.
This is a great opportunity for growing in community and glorifying the Lord through music!
ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL
Rehearsals are Mondays, 6:30 p.m. in the music room (church basement)
Join our St. Joseph Men’s Choir!
This is a lower commitment choir that meets approximately once a month for rehearsals, and sings at the 1st 7:30 a.m. Mass of each month. They also sing at various feasts and solemnities throughout the year, including: the evening Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the evening of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Vigil Mass for All Saints Day, and the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
This is a good fit for those looking to get involved more with less time constraints. Rehearsals will be scheduled so that men can also participate in the regular Adult Choir. This is a great opportunity for growing in community and glorifying the Lord through music. For men 18+, who are interested in chant and traditional hymns.
Conductors
Conductor Interest FormWe are looking for individuals with conducting experience to help lead the adult choir on occasion. Please reach out to Jacob if you are interested or use the interest form. Please note that conductors can also participate in the adult choir.
Instrumentalists
Instrumentalist Interest FormWe are looking for talented instrumentalists to help add another layer of beauty to the music at Mass! In particular, we are looking for string players (violin, viola, cello) and trumpet players. The time commitment for instrumentalists will be flexible and we could use your help throughout the year.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC LITURGY OPPORTUNITIES
The Children’s Choir for 1st through 8th grade boys and girls sings the second Sunday of each month at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, from October through May. The Children’s Choir also sings at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass and at the 9 a.m. Easter Mass.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. from September through May.
A great opportunity for children to develop in musical knowledge!
CHILDREN’S CHOIR REHEARSALS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
IN THE JPII SEMINAR ROOM
Children's Christmas Orchestra
Children's Orchestra Interest FormWe will have a Children’s Christmas Orchestra, for children in grades 4 through 12, who have at least one year of experience playing an orchestral instrument. Join other students from the parish in playing Christmas music together.
Come to an interest meeting on Sunday, October 11 at 9 a.m. in the John Paul II Seminar Room.
Coming Soon!
Youth Choir
Youth Choir Interest Form
Gathering interest – Youth Music Group
We are gathering interest for our youth-oriented music group (7th-12th grade), please fill out the form if interested!
This is our contemporary ensemble that sings at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sundays. Rehearsals will be Sundays before Mass at 4:45 p.m.
