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CHOIR
The choir leads, animates, and encourages the full participation of the congregation in song, including the prayers and responses of the liturgy
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Brass, wind, string, and percussion players with three or more years of ensemble experience are invited to enhance our liturgical music at various times and seasons. Audition and rehearsal are by arrangement with the Director of Liturgy and Music.
BELL CHOIR
Provide bell accompaniment for liturgies November through Epiphany and again Holy Week through Mother's Day. Must be able to count simple rhythms from musical notations. Bell ringing techniques will be taught. Practice is usually 9:00 am Saturdays.
CANTORS
The cantor is the primary leader of song at most Saturday 4:30pm Masses and the Sunday 11am Masses throughout the liturgical year. Together with the Adult Choir at the Sunday 9am Masses. The cantor sings the responsorial psalm and supports the participation of the assembly through various elements of the Eucharistic ritual. Most cantors are members of the Adult Choir. All require audition, rehearsal, and training.
FUNERAL CHOIR
Volunteer singers and instrumentalists are contacted for funerals and rehearse one hour before the liturgy begins.