music ministry

"Sing to the Lord a new song; his praise is in the assembly of the saints. We are urged to sing a new song to the Lord, as new men who have learned a new song. A song is a thing of joy; more profoundly, it is a thing of love." St. Augustine


Get Involved!

Bell Choir

Our bell choir is comprised of a small group of dedicated musicians! It is our intention within the next few months to expand this ensemble to include addition musicians and instruments! The Bell Choir will play for one Mass per month, as well as Christmas, Easter and special events throughout the year. This ensemble is open to members in high school and beyond! Rehearsal days and time will be set once we have an idea as to who will be involved.

If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Brandon Vennink at parish@findlaystmichael.org


Cantor

Cantor - The role of a cantor is to lead our Parish in active worship. This auditioned and trained position participates at all weekend and Holy Day liturgies and is an integral aspect of each Mass. Cantors are encouraged to participate in additional music ensembles, but it is not required. We are in great need of adding additional musicians to our cantor roster - starting now! High School students and beyond are encouraged to audition for this role. Individuals will be required to sing at a minimum of one Mass per month.

If you are interested in serving our Parish as a cantor, please contact Brandon Vennink at parish@findlaystmichael.org


Christmas and Holy Week Choirs

This short-term time commitment choirs meet for only 6 regular rehearsals and one dress rehearsal before Christmas Eve and Holy Week. Open to any parishioner in high school and beyond, rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings. Participants are asked to attend no less than 4 of the regular rehearsals and the mandatory dress rehearsal held the week of each holiday. If you have ever wanted to sing with a live orchestra, here is your chance! We would love to have a choir of 70 for both holidays this year!

If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Brandon Vennink at parish@findlaystmichael.org


Instrumentalists

Solo and small group instrumentalists are encouraged to share their gifts with our Parish by playing at Masses. Individuals will be asked to complete a simple audition. Individuals in high school and beyond are invited to play! All instruments are encouraged!

If you are interested in playing an instrument for our Parish, please contact Brandon Vennink at parish@findlaystmichael.org


Parish Choir 

The Parish Choir is open to all singers in high school and beyond and serves as our primary vocal ensemble. This group will sing once or twice a month at BOTH churches! No auditions are required for participation, but a simple vocal test to determine range and section placement will be administrated. Rehearsals are held on WEDNESDAY evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Main Church, beginning September 8, 2021. We encourage all to join this group as we would love to have a group of singers numbering 50 or more! The Parish Choir will also sing at Holy Day Masses as well as special events throughout the year.

If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Brandon Vennink at parish@findlaystmichael.org


Youth Choir

The Youth Choir is open to our young singers in the Parish, grades 3-8. Youth Choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5:15 in the Main Church, beginning September 15, 2021. In addition to singing one Mass per month, Youth Choir will sing at the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass and at one Easter Mass. In addition to singing for Masses, students will also learn basic musicianship skills such as proper vocal technique and music reading.

If you are interested in having your child participate in this ensemble, please contact Brandon Vennink at parish@findlaystmichael.org


For information regarding the Music Ministry at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, please contact the Parish Office, at 419.422.2646 or bvennink@findlaystmichael.org

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