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Dedicated to:
Providing music opportunities for all ages
Enhancing lifelong participation in the Liturgy
Enhancing lifelong appreciation of music and the arts
For Children
Cherubs: This is a choir designed for children 3 - 6 years of age. Activities include: singing, music games and instrument making. They are scheduled to help lead mass once a month and for special occasions. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 6:00pm to 6:30pm in the St. Theodore room from September through May. Rehearsals for this season begin Thursday, September 7th, but you join anytime after that.
Chorister: This choir is for children that are in grades 1st through 5th. Choristers meet September through May on Thursday evenings 6:30pm to 7:15pm in the St. Theodore room of the Parish offices. Activities include: singing, music games and instrument making. They are scheduled to lead mass once a month and for special occasions. Rehearsals for the season begin Thursday, September 7th.
For Youth
Older Youth: Youth's 5th through 8th grades will enjoy this choir. They meet September through May on Thursday evenings from 7:15pm to 8:00pm in the St. Theodore room of the Parish offices. Students expand singing skills and leadership (beginning cantoring), learn accompaniments using handbells, Orff and band instruments (bring your own instrument), basic music reading skills and experience helpful. Scheduled to lead mass once a month and for special occasions. Rehearsals for this season begin Thursday, September 7th.
High School Cantor Corp: This is an elite group of singers that are selected for their outstanding singing ability. It is for youth's in grades 9th thru 12th. They are scheduled on the adult cantor rotation and rehearsals are done individually. For more information contact Audrey Timm-Rhinehart at 673-4831 x405.
Youth Instrumental Group: This is for students that are in High School; however, younger students may audition for a placement. This group meets year round with a one month break in the summer. Rehearsals are on Sunday's at 11:45am to 12:30pm. Bring your band/orchestra insturment and learn to accompany congregational hymns. Opportunity for solo/ensembles for preludes, offertories, etc. Regular attendance at rehearsals is necessary. Leads mass once a month and for special ocassions. Rehearsals begin Sunday, August 27th.
For Adults
SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Choir: This is a 4-part choir for adults and high school students. It meets September through June (Pentecost) on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the Church. They are scheduled to lead mass once a motn and for special occaions. Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 6th.
Cantor: These individuals lead the congregational songs and are hand picked by the Music Director. They are scheduled for one to three masses per month/season and practice individually with the director. Small groups are formed from the cantors and SATB choir. Please contact Audrey Timm-Rhinehart to join 673-4831 x405.
Handbell Choir: Adults and High School students may join this choir of "bell ringers". The practice are year round with a break during the summer and meet on Thursday nights at 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Church. Ability to read musci helpful; regular attendance at rehearsals is necessary. They play for mass once a month/6 weeks. Rehearsals began Thursday, August 24th.
Adult Instrumental Group: This group is scheduled seasonally. They rehearse on their own and as a group according to the season. For more information contact Audrey Timm-Rhinehart at 673-4831 x405.
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