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! The Bell Choir will play for special events throughout the year. This ensemble is open to members in high school and beyond!


Cantor

The role of a cantor is to lead our Parish in active worship. This 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 volunteer for this role.


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.


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!


Parish Choir 

The Parish Choir is open to all singers in high school and beyond and serves as our primary vocal ensemble. No auditions are required for participation, but a simple vocal test to determine range and section placement will be administrated. 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.


Youth Choir

The Youth Choir is open to our young singers in the Parish, grades 3-8. In addition to singing for Masses, students will also learn basic musicianship skills such as proper vocal technique and music reading.


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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