Music Ministry
Ministry Contact:
Jami Wiese (812-952-2853)
“I feel that our souls are moved to the ardor of piety by the sacred words more piously and powerfully when these words are sung than when they are not sung, and that all the affections of our soul in their variety have modes of their own in song and chant by which they are stirred up by an indescribable and secret sympathy.” -Saint Augustine.
There are various music ministry opportunities to serve our parish community and enter more deeply into that "indescribable and secret sympathy"; they include: cantor, adult choir, youth choir/contemporary band, kids choir and instrumentalist.
Cantors
Our cantors are dedicated individuals with strong voices who have the important role to:
- Proclaim the Word of God in music, (especially through the psalms);
- Support congregational singing
- Help with the introductions of new hymns and Mass settings.
Rehearsals: Before each mass, and quarterly practice sessions.
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2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| Total number of Cantors: |
13 |
12 |
15 |
Adult Choir
Almost every weekend, St. Mary's Choir members join voices to lend support for the singing of hymns and Mass settings. They perform choral works from a wide range of styles, including chant, polyphonic settings of Renaissance masters, Classical composers, and modern settings by today's Catholic composers. The St. Mary's Choir also sings for Penance services, various special events and choral concerts. All parishioners who are able to lend their voices to our weekly practices on Thursdays are warmly welcomed. No audition is needed.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm.
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2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| Adult Choir Members: |
14 |
13 |
14 |
Instrumentalists
St. Mary's Music Ministry offers opportunities for a number of instrumental accompaniests. Instrumentalists are invited to accompany cantors, the choir and provide reflective music. If you play the organ, piano, woodwind, brass, stringed instrument,or guitar, etc., we hope you will consider bringing your talents to our Masses and special events.
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2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| Instrumentalist: |
0 |
4 |
4 |
Kids Choir
The Children's Choir sings once a month. We have also produced various fun activities, such as:
Puppet Shows (St. Francis, Noah's Ark, The Nativity Story, Santa at the North Pole),
Christmas caroling at the Knights of Columbus Christmas party and local nursing homes.
Rehersals: Not currently rehersing. Interested children/families are asked to contact Jami.
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2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
| Kids Choir: |
8 |
7 |
9 |
Want to learn more about the history of St. Mary's Music Ministry?
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