Music Ministry Opportunities
at St. Mary’s
Children’s Choir & Bells
All children in grades 1 through 5 are encouraged to participate in our children’s choir and
bell ensemble. This group teaches fundamental musical skills, helps to develop
an understanding our Catholic faith, and provides an opportunity to form friendships with other children whose families are
involved in the parish. Weekly rehearsals are held at 5:30 – 6:15 on your
choice of Mondays or Tuesdays (immediately following their Religious Education class, members come directly to practice). The group sings twice a month at Mass, and for holidays and special events.
Spirit Alive
Junior and senior high school students can share in making contemporary, upbeat music through our Spirit
Alive Band. Singers and instrumentalists work together to provide musical leadership
at two Masses a month (usually 5:00 Mass). Practices are held on Sundays from
7:00 – 8:15.
Emmaus Choir
This group of adults acts as “folk choir”, using their many voices and guitar, piano and
percussion accompaniment to lead the assembly in singing joyfully at 10:30 Masses on the 3rd Sunday of the month,
and as part of the Celebration Choir the last Sunday of each month. Rehearsals
are held on Monday nights at 7:30. The group is fun, friendly and open to all
who wish to join them.
Magnificat Choir
Our Magnificat Choir rehearses on Thursday nights at 7:30, and sings every Sunday (usually at 10:30). Members enjoy preparing hymns, songs and choral anthems in 4-part harmony in a wide
variety of styles from classical pieces and traditional hymns through gospel-style numbers and contemporary songs. No prior experience is necessary.
Marion Handbell Choir
The Marion Handbell Choir enjoys opportunities to prepare and present special bell pieces and hymn
enrichments for Masses and more. They rehearse 6:30 – 7:30 on Thursdays. Even if you’ve never rung, you’ll be able to make some wonderful music
more easily than you’d think with these wonderful, fun-to-play instruments!
MorningSong Bell Choir
MorningSong is designed to be a bell choir for ringers with no previous experience. Come and see for yourself how easy it is to make wonderful music with these easy-to-learn instruments. Rehearsals will be held Monday mornings at 10:00 am, lasting approximately 1 hour.
Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise is a group, like Spirit Alive, that will provide more contemporary, upbeat music for Masses
on a regular basis. Singers, guitarists, bass players, percussionists, keyboard
players and other musicians are all welcome to participate. Rehearsal and Mass
schedule will be determined by consensus at an informational meeting to be held soon.
Tom Carter
Director of Music Ministry
stmarymusicmin@verizon.net
(732) 780-2666 x315
