"Those who sing, pray twice!"
~St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430)
Buela Youth Orchestra
Open to students in grades 4-12 who are proficient in their instrument and can read music. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm across from the Church in Fitzgerald.
Children's Chorus
This choir is open for children and teens ages 8-18, and rehearses weekly for one month prior to Christmas Eve Mass. Information on rehearsal dates and times can be found on the parish website calendar. Young instrumentalists are also welcome to join!
St. Cecilia Choir
The St. Cecilia Choir rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 September through May, and sings every weekend at the Sunday 9:30 am Mass, and provides the regular music for Solemnities. Adults and High School Youth are welcome to join.
Schola Cantorum
This ensemble specializes in Gregorian chant, polyphony, and other music for Latin High Masses. Rehearsals are held an hour before Sunday Latin Masses, beginning at 3:15 p.m., with Mass beginning at 4:15 p.m. Singers are given music to rehearse on an individual basis throughout the week or weeks leading up to any given Mass, but rehearsals are scheduled as needed for special ocassions depending on repertoire difficulty. Ability to read music and singing experience is preferred.
Cantors
Lead the people in song by serving as a cantor for Masses that best fit into your schedule! Past singing experience is preferred, but you can schedule training and rehearsal sessions with the Director of Music. Rehearsal for Masses takes place 45 minutes before Mass in the choir room with the organist/accompanist.
Seasonal Handbell Choir
This group rehearses weekly during the Advent, Christmas, and Easter and seasons. Ability to read music is preferred, but not required, and is open to ages 12 and older.
Spanish Choir
Come join us in song! We sing every Sunday at the 1:00 pm Mass in Spanish. No experience with music is required. We rehearse (if needed) on Saturday evenings in the choir room following the 5:15 pm Mass.
