"Those who sing, pray twice!"
~St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430)
Buela Youth Orchestra (grades 4-12)
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 (grades k-6)
This ensemble not only serves as a choir for children, but also serves as a foundation for beginning basic music education in reading music, rhythms, vocal technique, and more. The children will have an opportunity to sing for Mass on Christmas Eve, Easter time, and for annual concerts. In addition, rehearsals will always include a fun activity or games. Parents are more than welcome to attend rehearsals to help and learn with their children! Rehearsals are held for half an hour on Monday evenings from 5:10-5:40 (following Catechesis of the Good Shepherd).
St. Gregory Choir (grades 7-12)
This choir is for teens in grades 7-12, and rehearses weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:10-8:00. This group is geared towards challenging and thoroughly educating on proper vocal technique, reading music, furthering their knowledge of liturgy, and rehearsing repertoire that will enhance faith through music. Rehearsals and performances are not only simply a time to show up and sing together, but also as a time for fellowship and community in which to connect with one another as the group that is the future of our church. The teens that participate in this will have the unique opportunity to learn how to be leaders, collaborators, and communicators of faith through song. The St. Gregory Chamber Choir will sing for Mass 1-2 times a month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass and occasionally in collaboration with the other choirs for concerts and solemnities.
St. Cecilia Choir (adults)
The St. Cecilia Choir rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 September through May, and sings twice a month at the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass, as well as for Feasts & Solemnities. This ensemble consists of those who wish to be whole-heartedly devoted to maintaining the beautiful mystery of God's gift of music to us. The choir helps lead the congregation in hymnody, Mass parts, and provides music for relfection during offertory and/or communion. Adults 18 and older are welcome to join. Ability to read music is helpful, but not necessary.
Schola Cantorum (adults)
This choir sings for the Sunday 4:15 Latin Mass and typically rehearses before Mass at 3:00 p.m. Ability to read music and Gregorian chant is helpful, but not required. This group may also collaborate with the other parish choirs for concerts and special events throughout the year as well.
Cantors (high school and adults)
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 lessons with the Director of Music. Rehearsal for Masses takes place 45 minutes before Mass in the choir room with the organist/accompanist.
Hand Bell Choir (adults and grades 4-12 with at least 1-2 years of music lessons)
This group rehearses weekly and plays during the Advent, Christmas, and Easter seasons. At least one year of experience with music reading is preferred and open to ages 10 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.
