Ensembles

Children’s Choir meets on Monday evenings from 5:10-5:40 following Catechesis of the Good Shepherd September through May and sings for a few Masses throughout the school year. Children will have the opportunity to form basic knowledge of music theory, vocal technique, and the importance of sacred music and liturgy that they witness at every Mass.  Open to all children in grades 2-6.

St. Cecilia Choir (teens and adults)
If you are new to singing, lack experience, or have limited availability during the week for rehearsals and want to participate in supporting the congregation musically, this choir is a perfect fit for you. The St. Cecilia Choir rehearses one hour prior to 9:30 Mass on the 1 ^st and 3 ^rd Sundays of the month, as well as some feasts and solemnities September through May. No audition or experience is required. Please refer to the St. Cecilia Choir Mass schedule, which you can find on this page and print out. 
 
St. Gregory Chamber Choir (teens and adults)
This choir rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 September through May and sings for 9:30 Mass on the 2 ^nd and 4 ^th Sundays of the month, as well as feasts and solemnities. In addition to supporting the congregation in hymnody, this ensemble also specializes in singing Latin polyphony, Gregorian chant, and other advanced choral repertoire. Attendance to rehearsal and Masses is crucial. Failure to attend most rehearsals and Masses will result in dismissal from the group.  Experience is preferred, and an audition is required.

Hand Bell Choir (ages 10-adult)
The hand bell choir meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 September through May and plays for 9:30 Mass once a month, and especially for feasts and solemnities. Attendance in rehearsal and Masses is crucial. Failure to attend most rehearsals and Masses will result in dismissal. Some music reading experience is preferred and helpful, but not required.

Schola Cantorum (teens and adults)
This group sings chant, polyphony, and Latin hymnody for the 4:15 Latin Mass every Sunday. Rehearsals are held at 3:00 p.m. prior to Mass, but singers may also be asked to rehearse independently depending on the repertoire that is selected for any upcoming Mass. Some experience is preferred and an audition is required.

Cantors (teens and adults)
Cantors at the parish sing for Masses based on the needs of their personal schedule and as appointed by the director of music. Cantors, typically one person, leads the congregation in hymnody, psalmody, and other musical parts of the Mass. Some experience and an audition is required. Lessons may be scheduled with the music director if interested and new to cantoring.

Instrumentalists (teens and adults)
If you play a brass, woodwind, or string instrument and would like to share your talents for any Mass, please contact the music director to discuss your experience, when you would like to play, etc.

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.