Author: Kathleen Rea

St. Mary Music Ministry
Contact info

Wedding/ Funeral Link. This should possibly link into a page(s) under sacraments?

Video/audio Box for a sample of what we do.

Basic Info Box
St. Mary music ministry is looking for musicians who are willing to share the gifts that God has blest them with. It is our goal, as music minsters, to enhance the sanctity and reverence within the liturgy with beautiful and uplifting music.
The focus of the liturgical music is not to perform, but to inspire worship, participation, and devout meditation, among the congregation. The music should always aspire point to God.
Each Mass is an opportunity for Christ to reveal himself to us, when our hearts are properly disposed to be open to him. It is our goal to help open people’s hearts through the gift of music.

This will be where I put programs and upcoming event posters

Rehearsal Times
Saturday 5:00 Mass –
Rehearsal time 4:00pm
Sunday 9:00am Mass –
Rehearsal time 8:00am
Sunday 11:30 -
Rehearsal Time 10:30

Seeking Vocalists
Vocalists have several different possibilities of placement in music ministry. I hope to form a group of cantors, a choir, contemporary worship leaders, and a children’s choir (4th - 8th grade), and a Christmas a chime choir.

Seeking Instrumentalists
There is lots of room for instrumentalists to join our groups. Instrumentation can add so much depth to our praise. It allows us to worship without words and focus our meditation.

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Groups description
Choir - I am looking for vocalists interested in harmonization and learning basic vocal technique. This is the perfect spot for the beginning vocalist. Rehearsals will be on Thursday evening during the school year as well as an hour before Mass on Sunday.
Cantor – This position is a position of leadership and experience. It requires good vocal skills and the ability to proclaiming scripture with dignity and respect. A cantor is expected to lead the majority of the music for Mass. Cantors may rehearse on a more flexible schedule.
Praise Band – This group is going to be driven by the spirit of worship within the context of liturgy. We will use a more contemporary sound and instrumentation. We will meet for rehearsal regularly before the Mass at which we play, occasionally other rehearsals will be necessary.
Children’s Choir (4th -8th grade) – This group will sing once a month during the school year, as well as at Christmas and Easter. We will rehearse on Sundays following the 11:30 Mass. (This group will be formed and maintained based on interest and committed participation.)

If you are interested in joining please contact Kathleen Rea, the director of music ministry. From there we will schedule an appointment to have a vocal assessment/audition.
Things that you will be asked at your music assessment.
~ Name, age, music experience.
~ Vocalists: To sing Amazing Grace or Happy Birthday (on or off the microphone, depending on your interest.)
~ Vocalists: Assess your vocal range by doing several scales.
~ Vocalists: Assess your hearing-vocal co-ordination (note matching) by note replication.
~Instrumentalists: To play a piece of your choosing
~ Instrumentalists: Assess your sight reading skills through some simple exercises.
Note: This is a casual process by which I can get to know you and your voice/instrument. The purpose is to assess your confidence, vocal quality, experience and where you will best grow in music ministry.

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Hallelujah!
Praise God in his holy sanctuary;
give praise in the mighty dome of heaven.
Give praise for his mighty deeds,
praise him for his great majesty.
Give praise with blasts upon the horn,
praise him with harp and lyre.
Give praise with tambourines and dance,
praise him with strings and pipes.
Give praise with crashing cymbals,
praise him with sounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath
give praise to the LORD!
Hallelujah!
Psalm 150: 1-5

This would be the Main music page— not exactly but kind of.